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Hakan Power Plant is located in Mamba Sector of Gisagara District. Craish BAHIZI
Energy

How Gisagara peat power plant could double production to 70MW

Sunday, August 09, 2026
A technician installs a solar panel on the roof of a home in Muhanga District. The government aims to encourage more households to adopt solar energy and allow surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems. File
Energy

Inside plan to buy solar power from households

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Tonci Tadic, the HQ Power Plant Project Manager, guides Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during his visit. Tadic said that the facility began production in 2021 with a gross generation capacity of 80 MW. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Energy

Can Rwanda’s $450m peat power plant reach full capacity?

Friday, September 26, 2025
A view of a peatland in Gisagara District. The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country. Photo: File.
Environment

Rwanda to restore ‘degraded peatlands’

Monday, August 04, 2025
A view of the 8.5MW Rwamagana Solar Power Station in Eastern Province. File
Energy

A breakdown of Rwanda's new policy on sustainable energy generation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Workers sort brigquettes at OAK Investments that are used in clean cooking. Briquette are used to reduce the number of households that depend on firewood and charcoal for cooking.Courtesy
Energy

Inside major projects set to reduce reliance on wood fuel in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File
Energy

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023
A view of the ongoing construction works on the proposed 43.5MW Nyabarongo II hydropower plant in Gakenke District. Authorities have announced that, effective July 10, a segment of the Giticyinyoni–Nzove–Ruli–Gakenke road will be closed to pave way for the dam expansion. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Nyabarongo II hydroelectric dam construction works force road closure

Monday, July 10, 2023
Auditor General (AG) Alexis Kamuhire presenting the annual audit report for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, May 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

10 key highlights from Auditor General’s report

Sunday, May 07, 2023