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Senator Frank Habineza (left) and Senator Penine Uwimbabazi during a meeting between the private sector and the Senate Committee on September 11. Courtesy photo.
Energy

Senators push private sector to lead renewable energy adoption

Monday, September 14, 2026
An artist's impression of the Kigali Green City project, which aims to create sustainable, environmentally friendly, and affordable housing. (Courtesy)
Housing

Govt moves to update building code for greener cities

Thursday, September 10, 2026
The three-day conference, running from September 8 to 10 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
Featured

Private investment key to Africa’s energy transition, energy leaders say

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Nyabarongo II will become Rwanda's largest hydropower plant by installed capacity, surpassing the 28-megawatt Nyabarongo I with a capacity of 43.5 megawatts.
Energy

10 major projects shaping Rwanda’s energy future

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
The three-day summit is a platform aimed at accelerating Africa’s transition towards clean energy, promoting sustainable development, and unlocking investment opportunities.
Energy

Sixth renewable energy summit begins on Tuesday in Kigali

Monday, September 07, 2026
A view of the ongoing construction works of a headrace tunnel at Nyabugogo II hydropower plant project in Gakenke. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Nyabarongo II reaches 75% completion, set to become Rwanda’s largest hydropower plant

Monday, August 31, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Students who are benefiting from UK-funded regional initiative during a group work. File
Rwanda

How a regional project is shaping climate innovation

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Officials from different institutions inspect an electric bus and its underlying technology during Ozone Day celebrations at ACES Rubirizi Campus on September 16, 2025, offering a glimpse of Rwanda’s transition to cleaner transport solutions. COURTESY

Rwanda has decided to electrify its fleets. Now comes the hard part

Friday, July 31, 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
The car show featured exhibitions of luxury, classic and modified vehicles alongside slalom and drifting competitions involving eight local drivers. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Classic cars, drifting and speed thrill fans at Rwanda Auto Fest

Monday, July 27, 2026