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Albert Nkundabagenzi demonstrates how crop residues are transformed into nutrient-rich biochar, boosting soil fertility while reducing waste. Courtesy
Agriculture

How organic methods helped a Ngoma farmer double yields

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Jean-Claude Shirimpumu, a Gicumbi District-based farmer and chairperson of the Rwanda Pig Farmers’ Association touring his farm. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

Feed shortages, imports drive up costs for livestock farmers

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Image taken in Gakenke District starkly reveals the environmental cost of conventional tillage, where bare, disturbed soil is left defenceless against erosion, as evidenced by the sloughing hillside and washed-out field. Such practices compact the soil, severely hindering water infiltration and aggressively depleting the soil of its vital organic matter and nutrients. Photo: Courtesy of RICA

Conservation agriculture: Rwanda’s practical response to climate change and soil degradation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
An artist's impression of Muvumba multipurpose dam in Nyagatare.
Infrastructure

Major multipurpose dams set to ease water shortages by 2030

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, speaks to journalists after addressing senators on January 19, 2026 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Agriculture

Government prioritises efficient land use to meet food demand

Monday, January 19, 2026
Technicians convert fuel-powered motorbikes into electric motorbikes. Courtesy
Technology

What will it take to convert 120,000 motorcycles into electric models?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion titled “Building a solid foundation for our country” at the 17th Congress of Rwanda Patriotic Front. Courtesy

Cheap money is the critical factor for double-digit growth

Thursday, December 25, 2025
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Featured

Radisson Blu Kigali closes resilient 2025, eyes strong festive season, promising 2026

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.
Environment

20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill ratifying a financing agreement worth over Rwf70 billion between the government of Rwanda and the Export-Import Bank of China. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

MPs raise red flags over ‘tied loans’ as Rwf70bn irrigation deal passes

Monday, December 22, 2025
State Minister for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda nd other officials during a guided tour as Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) deployed the Geospatial Hub, also known as Geo-Hub. Courtesy
Editorial

Precision agriculture holds potential for millions of smallholder farmers 

Friday, December 19, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye addresses members of National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) on Thursday, December 18.
Agriculture

Climate threats spur new push to safeguard food production

Thursday, December 18, 2025