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Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as Kwa Dubai, in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District. The housing estate was reported in 2023 to have serious construction defects, forcing many homeowners to relocate. File photo
Housing

Can ending individual homebuilding improve housing standards?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Delays in implementing neighbourhood road projects have been noted despite residents having already raised their share of the funding. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Infrastructure

City mayor explains delays in neighbourhood roads construction

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
A section of Kigali City Centre in Nyarugenge District on June 25, 2026. The country marked 32 years after Liberation on July 4, the ministry said Rwanda’s economy has expanded from $1.4 billion in 1994 to $16.3 billion in 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Kwibohora32: Rwanda’s growth story in key figures

Monday, July 06, 2026
Students sit in one of the new classrooms handed over by the RDF, RNP and local governments authorities. Photo credit, Gasabo District.
Education

Gasabo school gets new classrooms as part of liberation celebrations

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Workers construct a drainage in Remera. The report also revealed that 268 of the 320 planned drainage channels across Kigali, 84 per cent remain unconstructed. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

What next for Kigali's unfinished drainage projects?

Friday, July 03, 2026
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Director General Juliet Kabera addresses members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on Tuesday, June 30. Courtesy
Editorial

Planned housing is no longer optional

Thursday, July 02, 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
Damien Murwanashyaka was appointed as new Minister of Infrastructure. File
Politics

Who is Damien Murwanashyaka, the new infrastructure minister?

Friday, June 12, 2026
The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport is in Rwamagana District. Courtesy of Igihe
Environment

How Rwanda’s certified teleport benefits citizens

Thursday, June 11, 2026
An artist's impression of Ramba Hills Real Estate in Kigali. A $80 million (approximately Frw 115 billion) real estate development is underway in Kacyiru. Courtesy
Editorial

Real estate growth must include affordable housing

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A section of an informal settlement earmarked for upgrading and redevelopment in Jali, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Housing

What is the best housing model for Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero? 

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Bwiza Riverside Homes in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing

Inside rising real estate investment appeal

Monday, June 08, 2026