BDF urged to strengthen support for agriculture and livestock projects
For 13 years, the Business Development Fund (BDF) has been operating in Rwanda, facilitating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
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Pineapple farmers in Ruhango struggle with market access after factory closure
Pineapple farmers in Kabagali Sector, Ruhango District, are decrying significant losses due to the lack of market access following the
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Musanze’s urban renewal sparks economic optimism
As Musanze advances through the second phase of its urban renewal, outdated plots and aging buildings are being replaced with
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From poacher to potato farmer: Mupenzi Valentin’s journey of transformation
Mupenzi Valentin, a 48-year-old resident of Bunyenyeri Village, Bisoke Cell, Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, once lived as a poacher but
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The environmental risks of using human waste as fertilizer: A call for responsible practices
The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has raised alarms over the use of untreated human waste as fertilizer, highlighting its environmental
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Rulindo: Reforestation begins on a hill recently devastated by Wildfire
The Rulindo District administration, in partnership with Sustainable Development in Agriculture and Environmental Protection (SDAEP), has embarked on a reforestation
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Nyacyinzirika river crisis threatens Bugarama rice valley
The Nyacyinzirika River, already a contentious topic among rice farmers, is now under fire for depositing stones and sand into
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Gatsibo authorities warn mining companies against violating regulations
The Gatsibo District administration has issued a stern warning to mining companies, urging them to adhere to legal guidelines governing
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The benefits of growing pyrethrum for farmers, soil, and Rwanda’s tourism
Pyrethrum is a widely grown crop in Northern Rwanda, particularly in Musanze District, in sectors overlooking the Virunga mountains such
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Reforestation on Mbwe hill to combat soil erosion and landslides threatening lake Ruhondo
Residents of Gashaki Sector in Musanze District, particularly from Mbwe Cell, have voiced their concerns over the steep hillsides in
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