RSSB ANNOUNCED HOUSING PLAN FOR RWANDA CITIZENS

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has announced it’s plans to address growing deficit of affordable housing in the City of Kigali.

The plans involves targeting availing properties valued at not more that Rwf35m which is the threshold for affordable houses in the country according to Rwanda Housing Authority.

The pension …

THREE DAMS HAS BEEN IRRIGATED IN RWANDA WORTH US$20M

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

Three dams in Rwamagana District in Rwanda has been irrigated, following the rehabilitation that took over one year.

The dam irrigation which is worth around US$20 million was funded by the Japanese Government.

It is expected to have a rehabilitation of two storage dams of Cyimpima and Gashara, and construction …

RWANDA CEMENT MARKET GETS NEW PLAYER FROM KENYA FIRM

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

A Kenya cement firm National Cement Company under the brand name Simba has debuted into the Rwanda cement market as one of the new cement players.

The firm said their entry into the local market is partially due to the pace of development and infrastructure establishment in the country, which …

Project Structural Engineer at FBW Group

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

Job Title: Project Structural Engineer

Country: Rwanda

Reports to: Country Director; Director of Engineering; senior engineer

Competency level: Registered

Overview / job purpose:

Primary Duties:

Carry out desk top study with a view of developing site investigation scope/specifications and reviewing results of site investigation report
Idealization of the structure

CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the world continues to develop it’s infrastructures via different means, The city of Kigali in Rwanda is calling on real estate developer to invest in green building in the city.

According to city officials, there is need for structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient from design, construction, maintenance …

KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

The city of Kigali is in the process of establishing a fecal sludge treatment plant in Masaka sector of Kicukiro District after signing a partnership with Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC).

The new treatment plant will be expected to receive the 200 cubic metres of fecal matter per day. Currently, …

PRIME CEMENT TO BRIDGE RWANDA CEMENT SUPPLY DEFICIT

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Prime Cement, a new player in the industry is aiming to help solve Rwanda’s Cement challenges after officially announcing the start of commercial production of cement on September 1 2020.

The company with its new US$40-million factory located in Musanze District in the Northern Province plans to bridge the cement …

RWANDA GOVT. SAY 22,000 CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETED

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda Ministry of Education has announced that the ongoing countrywide classroom construction programme is at an advanced level.

According to the Statement by the Ministry, “The ongoing countrywide school construction of the Rwanda Quality Basic Education for Human Development project phase 1 is at 81% on single story classrooms, 85% …

RWANDA GOVT. TO BUILD ARTIFICIAL LAKE TO BOOST TOURISM

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The plan to build a man-made artificial lake has been outline by Musanze District in Rwanda to boost tourism.

According to reports, the projects, which will be financed by Belgian development agency Enabel, will have a budget of over Rwf 4 billion, according to Andrew Rucyahana Mpuhwe, Vice Mayor in …

RWANDA CEMENT FACTORY TO START OPERATIONS SOON

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

The constant shortage of cement in the country is gradually becoming alarming but Prime cement is hoping to bridge that gap with the proposed opening of the cement plant.

Rwanda current shortage of cement on the local market has resulted in the sharp rise in market prices to Rwf13,000 from …

KIZIGURO GENOCIDE MEMORIAL SITE UPGRADE BEGINS IN RWANDA

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

The upgrading of Kiziguro Genocide Memorial Site has kick-off in Rwanda. The Kiziguro Genocide Memorial which was created on 11^th April 1995, is a resting place to more than 14,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Mayor of Gatsibo District, which is part of former Murambi Commune, Richard …

EXPANSION OF KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNDERWAY

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the coronavirus keeps on spreading, Rwanda Government has began plans to upgrade the airport. The new upgrade will see the airport increase its aircraft parking capacity, arrival terminal and the runway strip.

Managing Director of Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), Firmin Karambizi said “We are expanding the aircraft parking capacity …

RWANDA GOVT. TO RESTORE KANYONYOMBA BRIDGE

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda Governmemt is discussing plans to restore kanyonyomba Bridge which was ruptured last week following heavy rains that left the river flooded. The bridge has for more than a week paralyzed movement between the two Eastern Province districts.

Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) officials after visiting the site said Bugesera …

RWANDA INTRODUCE HAND-WASHING AT VARIOUS CENTRES

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

Hand-washing at various centers introduced in Rwanda to tackle coronavirus.

The nation fight against coronavirus is growing even as it has not recorded any cases of the virus so far. But fear from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo has put them on alert mode.

The plan is to have …

WORLD BANK SUPPORTING RWANDA DEGRADED WETLANDS

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda secure funds from World Bank for degraded wetlands improvement.

World Bank will help restore degraded wetlands of Rwanda state capital Kigali. This state was made public by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).

According to REMA, the fund from World Bank will help restore Gikondo Industrial Zone which has …

RWANDA AND DR CONGO SIGN CONTRACT FOR METHANE GAS RESOURCE

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

Picture from the signing of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources development between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a Validation Act. This Validation Act is to review the Management Prescriptions for the development of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources.

The …

RWANDA TO BEGIN THE CONSTRUCTION OF REMERA SPORTS HUB

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

The government of Rwanda plans to develop a sports hub in Remera.

The Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, disclosed the report that at least 35 hectare in Remera, in which Amahoro National Stadium and Kigali Arena are located will get a face-lift so as to produce the Remera Sports Hub.…

RECURRING FLOODING SET TO END AFTER CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda’s Nyabugogo area set for major revamp after appointment of contractor.

Flood prone Nyabugogo area is set for a major revamp after the hiring of a contractor. The recent downpour in Nyabugogo area has killed people and also paralysed business which resulted in the project.

According to report, the implementation …

TANZANIA: RUSUMO HYDRO POWER PLANT ALMOST COMPLETE

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rusumo 80MW hydroelectric power station is 59% complete.

The construction of Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station to generate 80MW has now reached 59% compared to 32% in June last year. The revelations were made by the outgoing chairman of Energy Ministers from Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, Tanzanian Minister for Energy, Dr …

RWANDA’s MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ASSESS COUNTRY INFRASTRUCTURE DURING TOUR

Posted on January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

Lower House begins infrastructure tour around the nation.

Rwanda Members of Parliaments (MPs) to begin tour around the nation basic infrastructural facilities. The tour which kick-off today 6 January 2020 is aimed at assessing projects that have been driving the economic development in the nation.

It will also aimed at …

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