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Zaria Court is located in the heart of Kigali Sports City, steps from the 10,000-seat BK Arena and the iconic 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy
Featured

Zaria Court Kigali now open as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monday, January 12, 2026
A view of Kimihurura residential area in Gasabo District. The newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the City Council in February 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

A closer look at how land taxes are set

Thursday, January 08, 2026
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy

Six major projects to watch in 2026

Friday, January 02, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and Minister of Environment Bernadette Arakwiye. Courtesy
Housing

Parliament summons ministers over housing, land use issues

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Imbuga City Walk is the biggest car-free area, turning 520 metres of KN4 Avenue into a lively public space.
Tourism

Finding escape in Kigali’s green recreational spaces

Saturday, December 27, 2025
A new look of the newly revamped Kigali Convention Centre public square in Kimihurura on Wednesday, December 24. According to City of Kigali officials, the space, formerly the KBC roundabout, will host a 10-day line-up of entertainment activities during the festive season. Photo by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: KCC public square adds sparkle to Kigali’s festive season

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The newly revamped Kigali Convention Centre public square in Kimihurura, which is hosting a 10-day line-up of entertainment activities during this festive season, effective Christmas Eve.
Rwanda

KCC public square to host 10-day festive season events

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The ongoing Kigali Urban Wetlands Project aims to rehabilitate multiple wetlands, restoring hundreds of hectares of natural landscapes and integrating green spaces, lakes, and pedestrian paths across the city

Kigali’s wetlands revamp inspires a new urban vision

Monday, December 08, 2025
A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Two artificial ponds under construction at Gikondo Wetland, the former Gikondo industrial park in Kigali. Upon completion, a total of 12 artificial ponds will be created across the five wetland sites — five in Kibumba, four in Gikondo, one in Rugenge-Rwintare, and two in Rwampara. Courtesy

THROUGH THE LENS: How once-degraded wetlands are turning into recreational city spaces

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A view of Kinyaga residential area in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

How new settlement site rules will reshape real estate development

Friday, October 17, 2025
A view of a construction site at Rebero in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Govt to enforce new eco-friendly rules for settlement planning

Thursday, October 16, 2025