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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
A view of Kigali City's Central Business District in Nyarugenge District on August 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

10 things to know about Rwanda’s new devt cooperation policy

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Workers sorting gabbages at Nduba Landfill. The transformation of Nduba landfill is among GGGI's flagship interventions. Courtesy
Featured

From green cities to carbon markets: GGGI’s decade of supporting Rwanda’s transition to a green economy

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
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
Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
More than 1,600 modern housing units are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Is Kigali transforming informal settlements into future-ready communities?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Passengers board a public bus in Kigali on Monday, April 27. Courtesy

Kigali’s next mobility leap: A unified school bus system

Thursday, April 30, 2026
An artist's impression of Kigali Green City project that aims to create sustainable, environmentally friendly, and affordable housing. Courtesy
Housing

What is behind delays of Kigali Green City project?

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
An erial view of Kigali Sports hub in Remera. Changes in the area are not limited to buildings.The concentration of development around Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena is contributing to improvements in road infrastructure, traffic flow, and public transport connectivity. Courtesy
Business

Inside Migina’s transformation into a modern sports, entertainment hub

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Officials celebrate the adoption of COP-21-Paris-Agreement on December 12, 2015. From January 2026, the United States officially is out of the Paris Agreement in January 2026. Internet
Environment

What US withdrawal from Green climate fund means

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.
Environment

20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025