Over a Quarter of vehicles fail air pollution test in Rwanda
The Ministry of Environment (MINIRENA) has revealed that 26.4% of vehicles tested during a three-month campaign exceeded legal air pollutant limits, highlighting ongoing challenges in controlling vehicle emissions. The announcement was made at a public inspection event held at the Remera Contrôle Technique center in Kigali, attended by top government officials including Minister of Environment […]
Meteo Rwanda predicts light rain for early November 2025
Meteo Rwanda forecasts light rainfall across the country from November 1–10, 2025, ranging between 20–70 mm, slightly below the seasonal average of 20–100 mm. Rainfall is expected 2–4 days, depending on the location. Daytime temperatures will range 18–30°C, and nighttime 7–17°C, with winds of 4–12 m/s. Meteo Rwanda warns that some areas may still experience […]
Over one billion people living with mental health conditions, WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning over a rapidly escalating global mental health crisis, revealing that more than one billion people worldwide are currently living with mental health conditions. The agency is urging governments to urgently expand mental health services — especially in low- and middle-income countries where access to care […]
Youth urged to be friends of the environment
Women and youth members of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR) have been urged to be friends of the environment and to take responsibility for protecting it, as this will benefit them in the future. This message was delivered on October 31, 2025, during a meeting and training session for DGPR party members in […]
Rwanda strengthens financial resilience against disasters
Rwanda is shifting from reacting to natural disasters to proactively preparing and building resilience before crises occur. The government has unveiled a framework aimed at strengthening the country’s financial capacity to respond quickly and effectively to disasters. As part of this initiative, Rwanda has secured a US$140 million Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO), a […]
Rwanda to spend $350 million annually to tackle natural disasters
Rwanda is taking a major step toward disaster preparedness, moving from reactive responses to a proactive strategy aimed at reducing the impact of natural hazards. A study conducted by the World Bank in collaboration with Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) and Ministry of Finance (MINECOFIN) revealed that natural disasters cost the country an estimated […]
Rwanda to earn over Rwf 27.5 billion from carbon market by 2026
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has revealed that Rwanda is set to earn more than $19 million, roughly Rwf 27.5 billion, from the international carbon market by 2026, with the funds earmarked for sustainable energy and environmental protection programs. The announcement was made on October 30, 2025, during a briefing with the Parliamentary Committee […]
CHUK hospital on the way to moving to Masaka
As part of improving health services, in February 2023, Rwanda launched a project to expand the capacity and size of Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District, where the Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) is planned to be relocated. The hospital is being constructed by the Chinese company Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd, and is expected to […]
AI could detect laryngeal cancer through voice analysis
Researchers are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect subtle changes in a person’s voice to identify small lesions on the vocal cords, particularly in patients with laryngeal cancer. Experts believe AI could be trained to recognize these changes within the next few years. In the United Kingdom, about 2,000 people are diagnosed with laryngeal […]
Climate change threatens African farmers: A growing crisis with seeds of hope
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a reality reshaping lives across Africa, especially for the millions of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture. The once predictable seasons have become unreliable, leaving farmers struggling to adapt to droughts, floods, and shifting weather patterns that destroy crops and livestock. In countries like Kenya, […]
