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PM Nsengiyumva addresses officials during the opening of a consultative meeting of central and local government officials on Monday, March 23. Courtesy
Politics

PM Nsengiyumva tips leaders on service delivery, problem-solving

Monday, March 23, 2026
Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
According to Rwanda National Police, 130 people died nationwide from natural disasters in 2025, including lightning strikes, floods, landslides, and storm-related accidents.

Preparing your finances for emergencies and disasters

Thursday, March 05, 2026
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Environment

Kayonza: Lightning strikes kill five cows

Friday, February 27, 2026
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment

11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Debris of some of houses that were destroyed by disasters, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District on May 3, 2023. According to Meteo Rwanda above-average rainfall and strong winds are expected in late February
Environment

Above-average rainfall, strong winds expected in late February

Sunday, February 22, 2026
A jaw crusher is primarily used as the first-stage machine to break large rocks into smaller pieces for further crushing in mining, aggregates, and recycling operations. Photo by MMI
Economy

Mining tailings: Turning waste into wealth

Saturday, February 21, 2026
A landslide swept away their house, banana plantation and all the crops in the valley in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District in 2024. File
Environment

How high-risk districts are bracing for heavy March–May rains

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Residents of Nyabihu District watch as heavy rains wash away a bridge on May 7, 2020. File.
Environment

Districts race to fix bridges amid rising flood risks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April 2022. Rwanda will experience slightly above-normal rainfall during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 season. File
Environment

Heavy rains expected in March-May season

Sunday, February 15, 2026
A segment of drainage in which two suspects snatched women’s belongings in Nyamirambo Sector before fleeing into this drainage channel. Courtesy
Security

Kigali steps up drainage patrols after floods, crime incidents

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the launch of the parternship in Kigali on Monday, February 9. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Japan backs Rwanda’s emergency response efforts with $1.3m project

Tuesday, February 10, 2026