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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
A Rwanda Energy Group electrician checks on a power metre in the community. File.
Energy

Rising electricity demand putting pressure on national grid - experts

Sunday, July 19, 2026
At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy
Energy

Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Some transformers at Gasogi station. The government plans to install about 290 new transformers and upgrade electricity distribution networks nationwide to ease persistent power shortages. File
Energy

Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages

Thursday, March 19, 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
Bugesera FC and APR FC players battle for the ball during an evening league match on January 10 at Kigali Pele Stadium. Courtesy
Football

RPL reschedules Kigali Pelé Stadium kick-off times amid power outages

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
The government has apologised to Rwandans following power disruptions recorded in different parts of the country. Courtesy
Rwanda

Regional grid challenges 'causing power cuts in Rwanda'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
According to REG officials, the government plans to more than double its electricity generation capacity to 1,066 megawatts (MW) by 2034. Photo: File.
Energy

Inside Rwanda's $3.2 billion plan to reach 1,066MW energy capacity

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion at the opening of the Vaccine Cold-Chain Symposium in Kigali on Monday, November 17. COURTESY
Health

Cold-chain upgrades pave way for vaccination at health posts

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The three-day event brings together over 200 scientists, engineers, researchers, health policymakers, industry experts, and private-sector innovators. courtesy
Featured

Rwanda hosts vaccine cold-chain symposium

Monday, November 17, 2025
REG is still investigating what triggered the power outage that left most parts of the country in darkness on the night of Sunday. November 9. Courtesy
Energy

REG probes cause of Sunday's blackout

Monday, November 10, 2025
Rwanda National Police announced on Wednesday, November 5, the arrest of five men for allegedly stealing and vandalizing electricity cables in Gasabo District.
Crime

Gasabo: Five arrested over vandalising electric cables

Wednesday, November 05, 2025