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The ongoing construction of the upcoming Nkombo boat. A redesign of the $3 million (Rwf4.3 billion) Nkombo boat is among the key factors behind delays in the vessel’s delivery. File
Infrastructure

Redesign delays delivery of Rwf4.5bn Nkombo boat

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Some islands in Lake Kivu in Karongi District. Rwanda is laying the groundwork to transform several ecologically rich islands on Lake Kivu into a national biodiversity park by 2028. File
Tourism

Rwanda eyes biodiversity park on Kivu islands

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million (approx. Rwf5.7 billion currently) is expected to be delivered to residents of Nkombo island in Lake Kivu in 2025-2026. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Six major infrastructure projects to be funded under Rwf600bn budget

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Children browse inside the newly launched library at Nkombo Island in Rusizi District on September 20. Photos by Frank Ntarindwa
Featured

USAID through its funded "USAID Uburezi Iwacu" activity launches a community library on Nkombo Island to promote children's literacy

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Eng Alain Munyaburanga, the Managing Director of Afrinest Engineering, a shipbuilding company constructing Nkombo Boat II. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Nkombo II, largest boat on Lake Kivu, nears completion

Saturday, July 20, 2024
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto as he arrives for the Italy-Africa international conference at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy on January 29, 2024. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Italy pledges new partnership with Africa

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
A view of Rusizi Port which is under construction. The port is expected to be fully operational in December next year. All the Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Construction of Rusizi port underway

Sunday, July 02, 2023
The ongoing construction activities of the highly anticipated Nkombo boat in Rusizi District. The Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023.Courtesy
Economy

Over Rwf3bn Nkombo boat to sail in December

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga will be the first motor yacht to sail on Lake Kivu. Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Efforts to make water transport more attractive gain momentum

Monday, September 12, 2022
On the Richard Kandt Trail many beautiful sites, such as Lake Kivu and the golden monkeys in the Volcanoes National Park, can be visited. Photo by Martin Karenzi/GIZ.
Featured

FEATURED: Destination Kivu Belt – A new hiking trail is set to boost cultural tourism and inform about colonial history

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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Rwanda

Rwf2.7bn boat to stimulate development on Nkombo Island

Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Rwanuma island as seen from Nyamunini. / Courtesy

Touring Rwanda’s picturesque islands

Saturday, May 25, 2019