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A view of a 45-hectare maize farm affected by drought in Nyagatare District on July 27, 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

New funding offers relief to drought-hit farming districts

Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at a consultative meeting to discuss jobs for women with disabilities. Courtesy
Women

Women with disabilities push for fairer access to jobs

Monday, November 02, 2026
Panelists discuss at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo in Kigali on October 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Energy

World Bank lauds Rwanda’s renewable energy efforts

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
One of the new climate-resilient settlement in Gakenke district
Environment

How new climate-resilient villages are transforming lives in Gakenke, Kirehe

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Gertrude Majyambere, Strategic Partnerships Manager at I&M Bank Plc, speaks during the women entrepreneur-focused training in Huye District, on October 23, 2026. All photos by Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti.
Featured

Rural women eye business growth through I&M Bank’s single-digit interest loans

Monday, October 26, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a photo at the launch of RUMBUKA Project. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: HEINEKEN Africa Foundation, Ripple Effect Rwanda launch RUMBUKA Project to strengthen climate resilience, rural livelihoods

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Workers packaging fresh green beans for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone on June 16. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture

Labour force participation rises 13% in five years

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
A total of the 937 households from Rwamagana, Ngoma and Gatsibo districts received biogas systems under a clean-cooking initiative. COURTESY
Featured

Biogas scheme brings cheaper, cleaner cooking to Eastern Province families

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Rwandan agribusiness entrepreneur Nadege Uwamahoro has been named among 100 women recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
Agriculture

Rwandan agripreneur named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The training brought together entrepreneurs to learn how to manage their businesses, identify growth opportunities and access financing.
Featured

I&M Bank takes business skills, affordable loans to Muhanga women entrepreneurs

Monday, October 19, 2026
A medical team posing for a photo at Kibagabaga Hospital. Photo by Jesca Mutamba
Health

Fistula: Why prevention must start before childbirth

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of a three-day international symposium in Kigali, at on Thursday, October 15. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Featured

NCDA turns to nutrient-dense supplements to accelerate fight against child stunting

Friday, October 16, 2026