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AVIATION CENTRE LAUNCHED IN RWANDA

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AVIATION CENTRE LAUNCHED IN RWANDA

Rwanda, on February 14, launched a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) aimed at building local capacity and empowering the labour force in the aviation industry in the region and beyond. The five-year project will be implemented in collaboration with the African Development Bank at an investment worth $26.6 million (approx. Rwf34.1 billion) to build a skilled workforce to meet national and international aviation training standards and industry demand. The centre of excellence will…

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HOW CLEAN WATER IS CRITICAL FOR RWANDA PEOPLE

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HOW CLEAN WATER IS CRITICAL FOR RWANDA PEOPLE

Access to sustainable clean water service is critical for human survival and Water For People, has, since 2008, been striving to bring clean water to Rwandans in different parts of the country. Water For People has been working in Rwanda; partnering with the Government of Rwanda, districts communities, businesses, and other stakeholders to provide sustainable access to safe water, and sanitation facilities and hygiene education to communities and public institutions in Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi…

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HOW RWANDA GREEN BUILDING IS COST EFFECTIVE IS LONG TERM SAVINGS

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HOW RWANDA GREEN BUILDING IS COST EFFECTIVE IS LONG TERM SAVINGS

There are quite many reasons why Rwanda chose to go green they include the need to save the planet and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to experts. Green building, a resource-efficient method of construction that produces healthier buildings that have less impact on the environment and cost less to maintain, involves the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life cycle. By and large, green buildings are…

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RWANDA GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT Rwf13BILLION VETERINARY LABORATORY COMPLEX

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RWANDA GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT Rwf13BILLION VETERINARY LABORATORY COMPLEX

The government is building a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus, in Eastern Province, to boost veterinary medicine, livestock production and technology. The lab will carry out scientific experiments, analyses, and veterinary and animal science research for both domestic and wild animals across the entire country and the region, according to officials. Raymond Ndikumana, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and Administration at the University of Rwanda said that…

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FOUR MULTI-BILLION NATIONAL ROAD PROJECTS GET GREENLIGHT IN RWANDA

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FOUR MULTI-BILLION NATIONAL ROAD PROJECTS GET GREENLIGHT IN RWANDA

A new Ministerial Order signed by the Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya, and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, approved the expropriation of assets in public interest along four roads set to be constructed. The approval of the expropriation – published on December 20, 2023, in the official gazette – was done to pave the way for the construction and rehabilitation of Base (Rulindo)-Butaro (Burera)-Kidaho (Burera) road, Sashwara (Nyabihu)-Rega (Nyabihu)-Mutovu (Rubavu)-Kabuhanga…

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BioNTECH PLANT CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF IN RWANDA

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BioNTECH PLANT CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF IN RWANDA

The plant is expected to start producing 50 million vaccines, but the production will increase depending on the demand. Senegal’s President Macky Sall arrived in Rwanda on Sunday evening ahead of the inauguration of BioNTech Africa, a cutting-edge manufacturing facility for mRNA-based vaccines, on Monday, December 18. President Sall was received by Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana at the Kigali International Airport. Earlier on Sunday, the Senegalese Presidency posted a tweet on…

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NGOMA-NYANZA ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK IN RWANDA

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NGOMA-NYANZA ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK IN RWANDA

Nyanza district residents are already reaping the benefits of the ongoing Ngoma-Nyanza road construction. The road will link the Southern Province to the Eastern Province, enhancing accessibility without the need to traverse through the City of Kigali. The Ngoma-Nyanza road upgrading project, spanning around 123 kilometers and connecting Ngoma, Bugesera, and Nyanza districts, is progressing in phases, including the Ngoma-Ramiro road (52.8 km) and Kibugabuga – Gasoro (66.55 km). This crucial infrastructure is expected to…

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MUSANZE RENOVATED YOUTH CENTRE OPENS IN RWANDA

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MUSANZE RENOVATED YOUTH CENTRE OPENS IN RWANDA

Anticipation and excitement ripple through the youth of Musanze as a newly renovated youth centre opens its doors, poised to become a catalyst for nurturing a dynamic and skilled young generation. With an investment of Rwf 1.7 billion, this facility is designed to be a pivotal hub, offering a diverse range of skills across various professions and creating employment opportunities for the youth. The grand inauguration ceremony, held on September 22, 2023, witnessed the presence…

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CALLS FOR INVESTORS TO BUILD MULTI-STAR HOTEL INTENSIFY IN RWANDA

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CALLS FOR INVESTORS TO BUILD MULTI-STAR HOTEL INTENSIFY IN RWANDA

The CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare, has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. He made the case for the luxury hotel, on November 25, 2023, after participating in Umuganda where 1,000 trees were planted on the hill in partnership with youth and Global Citizen–an organisation dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty. Mount Rebero is an enchanting area that has undergone a breathtaking transformation, emerging as…

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KIGALI TO MUHANGA ROAD EXPANSION SET TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WHERE SECURED

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KIGALI TO MUHANGA ROAD EXPANSION SET TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WHERE SECURED

The road from Kigali to Muhanga is set to be expanded after the lower chamber of parliament passed a law ratifying a $120 million (approx. Rwf150 billion) loan agreement to that end, on November 13. It was signed between the Government of Rwanda and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (commonly known as the Korea Eximbank) — the financier — on September 13, 2023, in Busan, South Korea. The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel…

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RWANDA GOVT. SECURE €75M FUNDS TO UPGRADE RUHENGERI REFERRAL HOSPITAL

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RWANDA GOVT. SECURE €75M FUNDS TO UPGRADE RUHENGERI REFERRAL HOSPITAL

The government has secured a €75 million (over Rwf91 billion) loan from French Agency for Development (AFD) to modernise Ruhengeri Referral Hospital. The concessional loan agreement was signed on Monday, October 30 by Richard Tusabe, Minister of State for National Treasury, and Arthur Germond, AFD’s Director in Rwanda. The referral hospital has also been designated as a second-degree teaching hospital (below a university hospital) by the Ministry of Health. Ruhengeri Hospital, located in Musanze District, serves…

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RWANDA CONNECT ITS METHANE GAS POWER PLANT TO NATIONAL GRID

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RWANDA CONNECT ITS METHANE GAS POWER PLANT TO NATIONAL GRID

Rwanda has connected its biggest methane gas power plant to the national grid, marking a step further towards cheaper, diversified sources of energy and tapping into the gas reserve under Lake Kivu. The methane plant was connected as the country shut down all diesel-powered plants, which were the most expensive of all current sources of energy. Though delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic and technical issues that needed fixing before the connection to the national grid,…

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RWANDA LARGEST SHOPPING CENTER: THE INZOVA MALL INSIGHT

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RWANDA LARGEST SHOPPING CENTER: THE INZOVA MALL INSIGHT

A multi-billion-dollar shopping center named Inzovu Mall under construction is expected to be completed in September 2025. Once complete and operational, the shopping mall being constructed by French firm Groupe Duval through Duval Great Lakes is expected to complement the tourism experience for guests in the country. Duval Great Lakes Ltd is owned by Groupe Duval in partnership with a local businessman Vicky Murabukirwa, the Managing Director of Duval Great Lakes. In an exclusive interview with The New…

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RWANDA PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW INFRASTRUCTURAL MINISTER

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RWANDA PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW INFRASTRUCTURAL MINISTER

President Paul Kagame appointed Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure on Tuesday, September 12. Gasore replaces Ernest Nsabimana, who was appointed in January 2022. Gasore is a former lecturer at the University of Rwanda who taught atmospheric sciences. He was also Station Chief Scientist for the Rwanda Climate Observatory and a research fellow at the Kigali Collaborative Research Center (KCRC). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the National University of Rwanda…

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PROGRESS REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION OF RWANDA RUBAVU PORT

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PROGRESS REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION OF RWANDA RUBAVU PORT

Construction of the Rubavu port, which is anticipated to enhance tourism and facilitate cross-border trade between Rwanda and DR Congo, is making progress. With works underway, the port, covering two hectares, is located in Rubavu District’s Nyamyumba Sector along the shores of Lake Kivu. According to the Senior Engineer of Railway and Cable Car Transport at Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA), Jean Népo Ndayambaje, the development of the port will open up Western Province for…

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HOW NEWLY CONSTRUCTED US$100M CEMENT PLANT CAN IMPACT RWANDA

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HOW NEWLY CONSTRUCTED US$100M CEMENT PLANT CAN IMPACT RWANDA

Rwanda is home to a $100 million new cement manufacturing plant, thanks to a joint venture involving West China Cement subsidiary, Anjia Cement. Located about 50km southwest of Kigali, the new cement grinding station targets an annual output of 1 million metric tonnes, once fully operational. The New Times understands that the plant currently manufactures 2,255 metric tonnes per day. This would make Anjia Prefabricated cement plant the largest cement factory in the country, with…

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RWANDA GISENYI MARKET CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN SIX MONTH

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RWANDA GISENYI MARKET CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN SIX MONTH

The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko has said that the much-awaited Gisenyi market will finally be completed within the next six months. Habitegeko addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the market, revealing that the construction permit was issued to investors years ago, but various challenges had caused significant delays. “The construction permit for the Gisenyi market was granted to the investors along with all necessary support,” he said. “Now it is up to the engineers…

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DISTRICT PARTNER TO CONSTRUCT FIVE STAR HOTEL IN RWANDA

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DISTRICT PARTNER TO CONSTRUCT FIVE STAR HOTEL IN RWANDA

Muhanga, Kamonyi, and Ruhango districts in the Southern province have joined forces to find a contractor for the construction of a luxurious five-star hotel comprising 100 rooms. The decision to build the hotel stems from the districts’ recognition of the cultural tourism opportunities within their boundaries. To oversee the project, the districts have established a Public Private Partnership company called “RMK Ltd.” According to Kharfan Twagiramutara, the Chairperson of the Company, the hotel, estimated to…

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RWANDA SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE MAKING WAVES AFTER POST GENOCIDE

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RWANDA SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE MAKING WAVES AFTER POST GENOCIDE

Sports infrastructure is one of sectors that continue to make strides in Rwanda 29 years after the country was liberated. The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi left a number of major sports infrastructures destroyed and, just like other sectors, the country had to start from scratch in its rebuilding process and has since invested billions of Rwandan francs in constructing new facilities as part of promoting sports tourism. From football and basketball to Volleyball and…

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RWANDA GOVT. SET TO SPEND US$184MILLION FOR DISASTER RECOVERY

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RWANDA GOVT. SET TO SPEND US$184MILLION FOR DISASTER RECOVERY

Rwanda plans to spend Rwf215 billion for disaster recovery, including repairing infrastructure such as roads, water, and electricity, as well as resettling families whose houses were destroyed by disasters, according to Parliament. Such an amount represents over 4 percent of more than Rwf5 trillion national budget for 2023/2024, which Parliament approved on June 27. The budget was analyzed by the lower house’s committee on national budget and patrimony. While giving a presentation on the budget…

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