As Rwanda’s electric mobility sector continues to scale, Spiro motorbike company has rolled out new digital tutorial systems across its operational centres, reinforcing correct bike usage and safety practices. Speaking during a press briefing, at Spiro’s assembling plant in the Kigali Special Economic Zone, Country Director Arunkumar Bhandari said the initiative marks a shift from […]
Kigali Sim: New modeling tool helping UN to achieve environmental goals
Kigali, Rwanda – The United Nations has introduced a new open-source modeling tool designed to significantly strengthen how countries plan and implement environmental policies under the Montreal Protocol. Known as Kigali Sim, the platform gives policymakers advanced analytical capacity to assess greenhouse gas trends, test policy options, and make faster, evidence-based decisions aimed at reducing […]
Yoruba cultural community in Rwanda: A celebration of heritage and unity
Kigali, Rwanda- Members of the Nigerian community living in Rwanda on Saturday evening gathered to formally launch the Yoruba cultural community, marking a significant moment of cultural affirmation, unity and shared identity within the diaspora. The event brought together elders, professionals, families and young people in a vibrant celebration that reflected both the richness of […]
Uganda ready to face DRC at EACJ
Uganda says it is ready to defend itself before the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) following a petition filed by Congolese civil society groups and fishermen alleging environmental harm linked to oil and gas developments in the Albertine Graben. The case, lodged in Arusha, places renewed regional attention on the management of shared freshwater […]
Rwanda to revamp biogas scheme amid widespread breakdowns
Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Jimmy Gasore, has announced major reforms to the national biogas program to support the country’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable cooking energy. Speaking to members of the Senate this week, Gasore said the redesign aims to reduce reliance on firewood and charcoal, which remain the primary cooking fuels in […]
How animal tracking is strengthening conservation across Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park has undergone a major conservation shift in the past decade, and one of the most transformative tools driving this change is wildlife tracking. From real-time location updates to systematic field identification, tracking has improved how park authorities monitor species, protect habitats, and plan long-term management. Tracking as a conservation tool became especially […]
How Guinea’s mega Iron ore project is poised to steer global steel industry
In a defining moment for both Guinea and Africa, President Paul Kagame yesterday joined Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry for the official launch of the Simandou Iron ore project. This marks the beginning of what is poised to be the largest ongoing mining development in the world. With its vast untapped iron ore reserves, […]
Britam Insurance Company commits to plant 1.5M trees by 2030
On November 5, Britam Insurance partnered with Nyarugenge district authorities and residents in a community tree-planting exercise in Mageragere Sector, where 1,000 of the 10,000 pledged trees were planted. The company has committed to planting 1.5 million trees across Rwanda over the next five years, in partnership with local governments and residents. The activity is […]
Why COP30 must deliver action mechanisms for a just transition
As the world gears up to convene in Belém, Brazil for COP30 from 10–21 November 2025, frontline communities and climate justice advocates insist that the planet cannot wait, and the transition to a greener economy cannot leave workers, women and vulnerable communities behind. A new report by ActionAid International, shows that only 2.8 per cent […]
New Rwanda–Saudi project to expand clean cooking access for 50,000 households
Rwanda has launched a new breakthrough project in partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to promote clean and sustainable cooking solutions, targeting to reach 50,000 households across the country over the next 18 months. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) in collaboration with Forward7, part of Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Green […]