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A sewage suction truck operates in Kigali. Urban planners are calling for decentralised sewerage systems to address the city’s growing sanitation challenges. File.
Rwanda

Can decentralised sewer systems solve Kigali’s sanitation challenges?

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Construction works on a new landfill and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Rubavu District. WASAC Development Ltd is seeking a contractor to complete the project. PHOTO/COURTESY
Rwanda

WASAC seeks new contractor for Rubavu waste treatment project

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Construction works of the Rusizi faecal sludge treatment plant and landfill valued at Rwf4.55 billion. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Environment

Funding lined up for major waste treatment projects

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A view of the Nyabarongo River, one of Rwanda’s longest rivers and a major tributary of the Akagera River system, which flows onward into Lake Victoria. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda set to benefit from Lake Victoria Basin conservation drive

Monday, May 25, 2026
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Kigali generates approximately 3,240 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with about half discharged untreated into the environment. File
Infrastructure

Gasabo to get dedicated sewage system

Sunday, April 05, 2026
The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Minister Gasore told MPs that the contractor who won the tender to build the Kigali Centralised Sewerage System has failed to fulfill his contractual obligations. File
Infrastructure

Govt considering new contractor for Kigali’s sewage system

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The ongoing construction works for a new landfill and a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Construction of Rubavu modern landfill gets underway

Sunday, January 25, 2026
By 2050, Musanze plans to have 200,750 dwelling units, with 112,500 in town, 13,250 in semi‑urban centres and 75,000 in rural settlement sites. Courtesy
Tourism

Volcano canopy walkways, aerodrome and eco-parks in Musanze’s master plan

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
The ongoing construction works for modern Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) and landfill in Rusizi District. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Musanze, Karongi to get new waste treatment facilities

Monday, July 28, 2025
A view of a construction project of an integrated waste treatment facility designed to process both faecal and solid waste in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Environment

Rusizi waste treatment project to create 1,200 green jobs

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
A view of Nyabugogo river, is reported to be increasingly under threat from a range of pollution sources stemming from poor waste management practices
Environment

Scientists raise alarm over worsening pollution in Nyabugogo river

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File
Infrastructure

Construction of Kigali sewage system begins in June

Thursday, May 15, 2025