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Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Bank of Kigali (BK), Numa Logistics and Kabisa officials launch a partnership to expand the use of electric trucks in commercial transport, on June 12. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Bank of Kigali leads electric truck financing in commercial transport shift

Monday, June 15, 2026
Anastase Nduwayezu, a potato pathology scientist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB during a field visit of the trials in Kinigi Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

New potato varieties may cut pesticide costs for farmers

Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, presenting the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year to Parliament on Thursday, June 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Experts commend raising domestic financing as Rwf7.8tn budget is tabled

Friday, June 12, 2026
Senators follow the presentation of the draft finance bill by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa on June 11. Courtesy
Agriculture

Fertiliser subsidy hits Rwf64bn as Middle-East turmoil spikes prices

Friday, June 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Jobs, growth get lion's share of 2026/27 budget

Friday, June 12, 2026
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026
District officials and FXB officials pose for a group photo with Community Volunteers who were recognized at the event
Featured

1,600 families rise out of extreme poverty through FXBVillage / The Light Foundation

Friday, June 05, 2026
Students have lunch under the school feeding programme at a school in Masaka, Kicukiro District, in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Schools turn to iron-rich beans to cut feeding costs

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Beyond the harvest, the real work begins beneath the surface. Leaving crop residues allows the farmers to return essential nutrients to the land, mimicking the natural protection of cover crops to build organic matter, keep soil moisture and combat erosion (Photo courtesy: RICA).

Naked soil, vanishing harvests: The hidden disaster beneath uncovered fields

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Workers during a maize plantation where solar powered irrigation is installed. The district has also partnered with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority to expand solar-powered irrigation systems.
Agriculture

Technology boosts Kirehe’s food security drive

Tuesday, May 26, 2026