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Paulin Buregeya, a waste management expert and Chief Executive Officer of COPED Ltd, said he used the AI-powered waste sorting system. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali pilots AI-powered waste sorting system

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Some chemicals and hazardous waste collected from schools and health facilities. They will be stored at a new facility that was constructed near Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali. File
Environment

Hazardous waste to be temporarily stored at new specialised facility

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Workers process coated steel roofing sheets at the Safintra Rwanda factory in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. The manufacturing sector has been a key driver of Rwanda's industrial growth. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

June industrial output climbs 6.2% on manufacturing growth

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Officials and customers cut a cake to celebrate the company's impact in Rwandan society.
Featured

Beyond safe water: How Jibu Rwanda is scaling a social enterprise network

Monday, July 20, 2026
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Women

Patricia Hajabakiga: One woman’s role in public policy after Liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
A worker at Enviroserve Rwanda’s e-waste recycling facility in Kigali handles electronic waste. The circular economy model is being validated to improve production efficiency and promote waste-to-value investment. Photo courtesy.
Environment

Waste-to-value model tested to power circular economy shift

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Nyabugogo wetland captured from Ku Kinamba.
Environment

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Inside Kigali Wetlands Park

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali, (2nd L) speaks at a panel discusion during the launch of launch of the United Nations Global Compact Rwanda Country Network in Kigali on May 15. Courtesy

Beyond connectivity: How businesses can shape Rwanda’s sustainable future

Friday, May 22, 2026
RURA is strengthening sanitation systems by placing greater emphasis on water quality monitoring. file
Featured

RURA tightens enforcement to ensure safe water, sustainable sanitation

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026
Workers sort and pack products into paper-made packages at a processing facility in Kigali. The initiative promotes eco-friendly packaging while supporting local manufacturing and job creation. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is driving the transition from plastic to sustainable packaging

Friday, February 13, 2026
Rwanda’s formal sector industrial output grew by 10.3 per cent in November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Industrial output rises by 10 per cent in November

Monday, January 05, 2026