Poor agricultural harvests and prolonged dry spells are reducing the ability of some rural households in Rwanda to save, with residents in Kayonza District saying […]
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Experts call for tighter controls on lead in paint
Health experts have called for stronger monitoring and enforcement of standards governing the use of lead in paint, warning that exposure to the toxic metal […]
Kigali Amendment enters second decade with calls for measurable results
Countries implementing the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol should focus on delivering measurable results over the next decade rather than making further promises, Rwanda’s […]
Six-month HIV prevention injection to be introduced in Rwanda on December 1
Rwanda will begin offering a long-acting HIV prevention injection on December 1, giving eligible people an additional option to reduce their risk of infection for […]
Rwanda plans irrigation projects covering more than 50,000 hectares
Rwanda is preparing a pipeline of irrigation projects expected to cover more than 50,000 hectares, as the government seeks to expand agricultural production and reduce […]
10,000 farmers in eastern Rwanda to benefit from $5m climate resilience project
At least 10,000 smallholder farmers in Kayonza, Gatsibo and Nyagatare districts are expected to benefit from a $4.97 million project designed to help them cope […]
East African businesses urged to invest in processing to capture more value from local products
East African businesses have been urged to invest more in processing agricultural produce and animal hides into finished products, as countries seek to retain a […]
MPs question slow transfer of government services to local authorities
More than half of government services are still delivered at national level, raising questions among lawmakers about progress in implementing Rwanda’s decentralisation policy, which aims […]
Could a single injection change how malaria is prevented?
An experimental injection being tested in Rwanda could offer a different approach to malaria prevention by keeping an antimalarial medicine in the body for an […]
Rwanda steps up fight against illegal refrigerant trade
Rwanda is strengthening controls on refrigerant imports and exports and training customs officers and refrigeration technicians as it seeks to prevent illegal trade in chemicals […]