August 02, 2022
Rwanda: What Is the Best Way to Address Kigali's Public Transport Challenges?
Every year, the issue of public transport in Kigali clouds the media space, and over time, different measures have been suggested but it persists. One cannot ignore the fact that… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Roll Out 'Flood Sensors' to Mitigate Disasters
Rwanda is set to roll out flood sensors countrywide to strengthen the early warning system. Read more »
July 13, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali to Get Stormwater Master Plan in Two Years
Over $1 million (over Rwf1 billion) is set to be invested in developing the Kigali 'Stormwater Management Master Plan' that is expected to be complete by 2024 so as to mitigate… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Rwanda: More Four-Lane Roads, 43 Flyovers Planned for Kigali
The City of Kigali has announced plans to construct new flyovers and four-lane roads so as to ease congestion across the capital. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, Enviroserve Launch Competition to Boost E-Waste Collection #AfricaClimateCrisis
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) and Enviroserve Rwanda, together with partners of the Rwanda e-waste campaign, have launched a competition dubbed "Drop-off and… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Rwf11.5bn to Upgrade Kigali's Unplanned Settlements
At least Rwf11.5 billion is going to be invested in upgrading four unplanned settlements in Kigali City. Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali to Invest Rwf600 Million in Extending Imbuga City Walk
The City of Kigali has announced that it will invest Rwf600 million under the 2022/23 fiscal year in extending Imbuga City Walk, Kigali's major car free zone and recreational… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Rwanda: Amahoro Stadium Renovation to Cost Rwf 160 Billion
Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) acting Director General, Noel Nsanzineza says it will cost the government in excess of Rwf 160 billion to successfully complete the upgrade works on… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Rwanda: Renovation Works at Huye Stadium to Cost Rwf 10 Billion
The ongoing renovation works at Huye stadium are set to cost about Rwf 10 billion upon completion, the Rwanda Housing Authority has confirmed. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Rwanda: 3rd Phase of Muhanga-Karongi Road Rehabilitation Set for Next Month
The third phase of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Muhanga-Karongi road is set to begin next month, according to the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA). Read more »
June 02, 2022
East Africa: Investors Assess Regional Railway Prospects
Potential investors are weighing income prospects in financing the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB)… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali Arena Rebrands to BK Arena
The state-of-the-art Kigali Arena has, effective Tuesday, May 24, rebranded to BK Arena in a mega deal that will last six years. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Rwanda: Inside BK's Rwf 7 Billion Naming Rights Deal With Kigali Arena
The Kigali Arena has been rebranded to BK Arena after Bank of Kigali reached a Rwf7 billion agreement for the multipurpose facility's naming rights. Read more »
May 18, 2022
Rwanda: Nyacyonga-Mukoto Road Gets Funding
Rwanda has signed a loan agreement worth $18million (approximately Rwf18Bn) with OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to upgrade the road from Nyacyonga to Mukoto between… Read more »
August 22, 2016
Africa: Contourglobal Sets Innovation Into Action On Rwanda's Lake Kivu
For decades, Rwanda's 80 km long Lake Kivu, with its high concentration of methane and carbon dioxide, has been seen as a risk due to its potential for toxic release. Read more »