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An artist's impression of Muvumba multipurpose dam in Nyagatare.
Infrastructure

Major multipurpose dams set to ease water shortages by 2030

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A view of the restored forest in Gicumbi District. Forests are among the common carbon market projects that will pay the fees to be implemented in the country
Environment

This is how much it will cost to start carbon credit projects

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill ratifying a financing agreement worth over Rwf70 billion between the government of Rwanda and the Export-Import Bank of China. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

MPs raise red flags over ‘tied loans’ as Rwf70bn irrigation deal passes

Monday, December 22, 2025
State Minister for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda nd other officials during a guided tour as Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) deployed the Geospatial Hub, also known as Geo-Hub. Courtesy
Editorial

Precision agriculture holds potential for millions of smallholder farmers 

Friday, December 19, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye addresses members of National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) on Thursday, December 18.
Agriculture

Climate threats spur new push to safeguard food production

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

New biotech hub to drive disease-resistant crops

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

When data heals: How Africa is building shared intelligence for climate and health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the BK Foundation NextGen mentorship session held on December 3 at the BK headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Bank of Kigali hosts ‘NextGen’ mentorship for emerging African innovators

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Espérance Uwizeyimana,54, and a mother of five, is a a member of Terimbere Muhinzi Cooperative in Gahara Sector, according to her, the approach has transformed her harvests and reduced farming costs.
Agriculture

Farmers in Eastern Province turn to climate-smart methods to beat drought

Monday, November 10, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama wetland in Rusizi District. Courtesy

World Food Day 2025: Let us be better together

Thursday, October 16, 2025