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Residents living near Volcanoes National Park watch as a mountain gorilla moves through a potato farm in Musanze District. In August, the government launched construction of a $49 million green village to relocate families whose properties and livelihoods have been affected by wildlife from the park. The village is being developed on a 50-hectare site in Rurembo Village, Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, with the first phase expected to accommodate 547 households affected by the park’s expansion. Courtesy
Rwanda

Inside the $49m village where families around expanded VNP will be resettled

Monday, October 05, 2026
Equity Group officials and investors pose for a group photo during the Trade and Investment Roadshow in Kigali on Friday, September 18, PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA
Featured

Equity roadshow connects investors with Rwanda’s growing business opportunities

Friday, September 18, 2026
Ecole d’Arts de Nyundo school in Rubavu District was left submerged after the banks of the River Sebeya burst in May, 2020. Rwanda is seeking more funding to cope with such climate change effects.
Environment

Govt seeks $7bn to close climate finance gap by 2035

Friday, September 18, 2026
Land and forest restoration projects are among 29 projects seeking climate finance through Rwanda's carbon market. COURTESY/PHOTO
Environment

Carbon credits generate $1.5m as Govt registers 29 projects

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cookstoves powered by pellets made from rice husks and wood waste are expected to help cut about 1.56 million tonnes of emissions from the energy sector. Courtesy photo
Environment

Efficient cookstoves to cut energy sector emissions by 25%

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Senator Frank Habineza (left) and Senator Penine Uwimbabazi during a meeting between the private sector and the Senate Committee on September 11. Courtesy photo.
Energy

Senators push private sector to lead renewable energy adoption

Monday, September 14, 2026
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Energy

MPs demand answers from REG over power outages

Thursday, September 10, 2026
An artist's impression of the Kigali Green City project, which aims to create sustainable, environmentally friendly, and affordable housing. (Courtesy)
Housing

Govt moves to update building code for greener cities

Thursday, September 10, 2026
The three-day conference, running from September 8 to 10 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
Featured

Private investment key to Africa’s energy transition, energy leaders say

Wednesday, September 09, 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
The three-day summit is a platform aimed at accelerating Africa’s transition towards clean energy, promoting sustainable development, and unlocking investment opportunities.
Energy

Sixth renewable energy summit begins on Tuesday in Kigali

Monday, September 07, 2026
Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda during the signing ceremony in Kigali on the sidelines of Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, on September 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

IFAD, Equity Group’s new $200m climate resilience fund to benefit 260,000 farmers

Friday, September 04, 2026