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REG technicians work at a power substation in Bugesera. File.
Energy

New electricity sub-stations to boost supply to industrial parks

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Damien Murwanashyaka addresses senators while appearing before the Senate Committee on Economy and Finance on Tuesday, September 22. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda targets first 110MW from nuclear energy by 2033

Tuesday, September 22, 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
Government officials tour a horticulture hub during its launch in Kinigi, Musanze, on August 29, 2025 under the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project. Horticulture is among Rwanda’s four investment priorities for transforming the agri-food sector. Courtesy photo.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s four major investment priorities to boost agri-food systems

Monday, September 07, 2026
The Nyabugogo II hydropower project whose development has reached 75 per cent, with commissioning expected by December 2027. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI.
Environment

New dams to boost water reserves more than tenfold

Wednesday, September 02, 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
Farmers salvage rice crops washed away by flooding in Nyagatare District in 2020. File photo.
Agriculture

Looming El Niño rains trigger call for conservation agriculture

Monday, August 31, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and officials during a guided tour of Muvumba Multi-Purpose Water Resource Development Programme in Nyagatare District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Over Rwf330 bn needed to expand Muvumba irrigation scheme

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Cattles in Nyagatare based farm. Officials told participants of a consultative meeting that the district wants to raise its average milk yield from about 2.3 litres per cow per day to 6.3 litres next year and 15 litres within three years. File
Agriculture

Nyagatare rallies Kigali-based farmers in bid to modernise livestock farming

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Nyagatare District is increasing water testing, repairing old boreholes and investing in new water projects. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Why Nyagatare District needs to make borehole water safer for use

Sunday, August 16, 2026
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International

Zimbabwe: 15 dead, 27 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Kariba

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.
Environment

Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report

Friday, July 31, 2026