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February 26
Rwanda: Over 120,000 People Get Stable Water Supply After Wasac Group Repairs Nonfunctional Systems
Until mid-2023, running downhill every morning to fetch water used to be a tiresome chore that Providence Iradukunda had to plan for ahead of time. The 28-year-old mother of one… Read more »
December 16, 2023
Rwanda: Bugesera - Rice Farmers Troubled as Invasive Weed Invades Key Water Reservoir
Farmers in Bugesera District, specifically in Mareba and Ruhuha Sectors, have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs U.S.$400 Million to Meet Water Demand By 2050
Rwanda will need at least $400 million (nearly Rwf500 billion) every year to meet water demand by 2050, according to the Water and Sanitation Cooperation (WASAC). Read more »
December 11, 2023
Rwanda: Climate Change Takes Centre Stage at Water Congress in Kigali
As the 2023 Water and Development Congress began in Kigali on Sunday, December 10, officials said climate change was ''the biggest'' hindrance to universal access to water and… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: Kamonyi Residents Celebrate Completion of Rwf1 Billion Water Supply Line
Kamonyi district is basking in the glow of progress as a transformative water supply line, costing over Rwf1 billion, becomes a beacon of relief for residents grappling with water… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: Burera Residents No Longer Need to Cross the Border for Water
Burera District has experienced significant development as a result of substantial investments that have notably enhanced the water and sanitation sector. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda - AfDB Approves Over U.S.$270 Million for Water Access, Sanitation
Water access and sanitation for Rwandans are expected to be improved following the approval of $274.2 million (more than Rwf340 billion) by the African Development Bank (AfDB)… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Rwanda: City of Kigali Identifies 80 Sites for New Public Toilets
The City of Kigali (CoK) plans to build new public toilets in 80 designated locations to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the capital. This commitment was announced during… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf26 Billion to Boost Water Supply to Kigali
The OPEC Fund for International Development has announced a $21 million (about Rwf26 billion) loan to support a sustainable water supply project in Rwanda. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: FAO Tips Students on Importance of Water on World Food Day
Officials from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Rwanda on Wednesday, October 25, marked the World Food Day (WFD) by visiting St. Andre Secondary School in Kigali where… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised
Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Rwanda: Six Dams to Help Cope With Climate Quirks
Despite having ample water resources, Rwanda faces a significant challenge in terms of water storage capacity, as revealed by a recent report from the Rwanda Water Resources Board. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Rwanda: How Illegal Miners Vandalised Rwf2 Billion Water Supply System
Eastern Province officials say that illegal miners have caused extensive damage worth Rwf1.8 billion of a water supply system in Gatsibo district. Richard Gasana, the mayor of… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Why Bugesera Suspended Local Leaders
Three local leaders in Bugesera District have been suspended from office for a month for failure to deliver on sanitation and hygiene targets. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Task WASAC to Resolve Water Issues, Implement Auditor General's Recommendations
The Senators who comprise the Committee on Economic Development and Finance, on Tuesday, tasked officials from Water and Sanitation Cooperation (WASAC) to resolve persisting water… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Rwanda: Over 600km Water Network to Address Shortage in Kigali and Peri-Urban Areas
Kigali Water Network Project has begun bearing fruits in addressing water shortage in the City of Kigali and peri-urban areas. Read more »
Rwanda: Rainwater Harvesting Transforms Livelihoods in Volcanic Communities
Communities living in the volcanic region are experiencing improved livelihoods through rainwater harvesting, addressing their water access challenges. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Rwanda: World Vision Celebrates Reaching One Million People With Clean Water in Rwanda
World Vision (WV), a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, celebrated on Tuesday, May 9, reaching over one million… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: Water Shortage Threat As Treatment Plants Are Hit By Floods
Four water treatment plants across the country have halted operations after river flooding polluted the sources of the water they use. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Rwanda: African Youth Establish Water Platform to Influence Decision-Making
African youth have formed an association aimed at sharing information, ideas, and making strategies to cause a positive impact in water and sanitation. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Chosen As Water and Sanitation Training Locations
The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) is in its pilot phase to establish the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA) in a bid to reach the Sustainable… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: 420 Million Africans Still Lack Basic Drinking Water, Continent Seeks Solutions
African countries are linking efforts to improve access to safe drinking water. This was discussed during the ongoing African Water Association (AfWA) International Congress and… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Rwanda: Take Lead in Awareness On Water and Sanitation, Journalists Told
Water and sanitation are topics that are not excessively reported about in Rwanda and Africa at large. One of the reasons is that journalists lack enough information about them… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Nduba Landfill to Be Shut Down, Modern Facility in Offing
The City of Kigali's only dumping site located in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District is set to be closed to pave the way for the construction of a modern landfill that is expected… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Rwanda: How Access to Clean Water Has Changed Lives in Rusizi District
On a cloudy morning on December 14 at around 10 a.m, Amos Nsengiyumva places a yellow jerry can under a water tap. He turns the valve, and water starts pouring in - its sound… Read more »
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