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September 04
Rwanda: 10 Things to Know About Green City Kigali Project
The City of Kigali on Tuesday, September 3, announced the completion of the graphic design of the "Green City Kigali" project, which will be built in Kinyinya Sector, beginning in… Read more »
September 05
Rwanda: Kigali Mayor Urges Taxi-Moto Riders to Help Keep City Clean
Moto riders in the City of Kigali were on Wednesday, September 4, urged to enhance personal hygiene and maintain the city's cleanliness by adhering to the city's sanitation… Read more »
August 23
Rwanda: City Mayor Pledges Faster Issuance of Construction Permits
The Mayor of City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, who was re-elected for a five-year term on Thursday, August 22, has pledged to improve service delivery, including by reducing the… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Kigali's Public Transport Revolution - a Bumpy Road to a Smoother Ride
The move this week by the regulatory authority together with the City of Kigali to liberalise the public transportation sector is a welcome step towards a more efficient and… Read more »
March 04
Rwanda: Kwa Dubai - Key Questions On Impending Demolition of Houses
A number of questions surround the way forward on Urukumbuzi estates (Kwa Dubai) in the wake of the City of Kigali's announcement that it will demolish 28 of the houses. Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: New Model Villages to House Disaster-Displaced Families
The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has unveiled climate- resilient model villages expected to accommodate families being relocated from high-risk zones. Read more »
January 19
Rwanda: Where Are Rwanda's Hot Springs?
Hot springs, locally known as 'Amashyuza', are fascinating geographical features and are not commonly found. However, Rwanda has a number of them that serve as national tourist… Read more »
January 15
Rwanda: Explainer - Inside the World of Green Building
Green building goes beyond just having solar panels to enhance and protect the environment; it also has a significant impact on people-- green building aims to reduce the… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Rwanda: Revised Policy on Land, Rental Tax to Take Effect in February 2024
In a bid to bolster the economy and ease financial burdens on property owners, the government has introduced significant revisions to land, building, and rental taxes for the… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Government Reduces Taxes on Residential Houses
Houses with three floors will now pay 0.25%, down from the previous 0.5%. Those with over three floors will only be taxed at 0.1%. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors in Rusizi District Get New Houses
Survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in various sectors of Rusizi district have received new homes, relieving them of concerns related to meeting monthly rent payments. Read more »
Rwanda: Kinyinya Residents Encouraged to Have a Say on Green City Master Plan
The Green City Kigali (GCK) masterplan for Kinyinya Hill has reached a key milestone to precede its adoption by the City of Kigali as a statutory tool. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: First Africa's New Cities Summit Showcases Ambitious Urbanisation Projects
The first-ever Africa's New Cities Summit, occurring from November 16-18, brought together industry experts to enhance collaboration within Africa and address the challenges of… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Hazardous Asbestos Roofing Removed From Over 80% Buildings
Government aided the removal of about 1.4 million (82.4 per cent) square metres of asbestos roofing from public and private buildings in the country as of October 31, according to… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: The Evolution of Busanza, a Once Over-Looked Kigali Suburb
For many years, Busanza was mostly known for its old cemetery - perhaps a less 'affluent' option compared to Rusororo cemetery. People only went there to bury their own and left… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: Muhanga Undergoes Transformation Through Infrastructure Projects
Muhanga District, one of Rwanda's rapidly expanding satellite cities, is witnessing a profound transformation. The implementation of significant infrastructure projects, including… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Repurpose 1,000 Idle State-Owned Buildings
The government is taking proactive measures to address the issue of exorbitant annual office rental costs for public entities, which currently amount to roughly Rwf12 billion. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Rwanda: 22 Stations to Monitor Floods in Kigali City
The City of Kigali has launched 22 hydrological and weather stations that will help monitor levels of floods in the capital. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Over 1,200 Affordable Housing Units Completed in Busanza
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has said that progress has been made regarding putting to use land in Busanza and Ndera in Kigali for affordable housing purposes. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: Fresh Details Emerge As Kigali Green City Project Takes Shape
More details about the Kigali Green City pilot project expected to be set up on some 600 hectares in the Kinyinya suburb of Gasabo district have emerged. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Many Lessons to Learn From the Busanza 'Serial Killer' Incident
One of the stories that dominated headlines both in mainstream outlets and across social media platforms this past week was the unravelling of a suspected serial killer in Busanza,… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Rwanda: Five Key Elements for Smart Cities Amid Population Growth
Rwanda's development ambitions call for more investment in smart city solutions to design a place fit to accommodate the growing population. Read more »
Africa: How Kigali Became Africa's Premier Smart City
Kigali emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index, a pioneering initiative designed to gauge the integration of… Read more »
Africa: Kigali Tops Africa Smart City Rankings
Kigali has emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities that participated in the assessment, according to the 2023 African Smart City Index. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Urges Investors to Implement Smart City Solutions as Population Grows
The City of Kigali has invited investors to inject money into scaling up smart city solutions. The call was made during the opening of the Smart City Investment Summit in Kigali on… Read more »
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