Rwanda: Organic waste becomes a valuable commodity as farmers turn to regenerative Agriculture

If you can gather fallen leaves, grass and any other biodegradable scraps, toss them into a compost pit, introduce earthworms in it, and wait for the mixture for two months,…

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New seed professionals join Rwanda’s Agriculture Workforce

The RICA Seed Center celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of seed professionals, reinforcing Rwanda’s continued investment in a strong and resilient seed system that supports national food security…

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Kigali’s Master Plan to resolve informal settlements within six years

Several densely populated neighbourhoods of Kigali have been given six years—from 2024 to 2031—to be upgraded with modern housing composed mainly of two storey residential units, according to the city’s…

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Rwandans unable to afford Rwf 25 Million houses to be housed in shared urban halls

Kigali — The Government of Rwanda has unveiled a new urban housing plan that will see citizens who cannot afford to buy low-cost houses offered affordable rental spaces in large…

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Fuel price surge threatens to push cars off Rwanda’s roads

The continuous rise in fuel prices is causing growing concern among private car owners in Rwanda, some of whom fear that driving personal vehicles could soon become a luxury—or even…

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Rwanda to showcase how Agroforestry is preventing soil degradation

The Ministry of Environment (MoE) plans to showcase to participants of the ongoing World Congress on Agroforestry (WCA) in Kigali how agroforestry trees are helping prevent soil degradation and reduce…

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Rwanda’s bamboo plantations along Nyabugogo and Nyabarongo attract new investors

Bamboo planted about 15 years ago in the wetlands of Nyabugogo, Nyabarongo and Akanyaru has now fully matured, with some clumps producing over 200 new shoots each. Rwanda Forestry Authority…

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Rwandan Journalists Trained on Fact-Checking and Geolocation

Environmental journalists in Rwanda have been urged to strengthen fact-checking and use geolocation tools in their reporting to ensure accuracy and combat misinformation. This call was made during the opening…

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Partners Gather in Kigali to Support Rwanda’s Cooling and Cold-Chain Initiative

The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES), in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, is hosting a week-long exhibition at Rubirizi to showcase modern cooling solutions…

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Where air pollution is found in Rwanda — and why it’s a growing health concern

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and the Ministry of Health (MINISANTE) are urging citizens to support national efforts aimed at cleaning the air that people breathe — a move…

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