A traditional canoe race on the waters of Lake Kivu has become one of the biggest attractions at this year’s Karongi Expo, showing how culture, sport, and business can work together to boost tourism. Organizers say the event attracted more than 3,000 visitors every day, up from 500 to 800 daily visitors in previous years, […]
Tubafashe Academy School has officially concluded the 2025-2026 academic year with a colourful graduation ceremony for nursery pupils moving to Primary One and a celebration of achievements by learners across the school. The event took place on 03 July 2026 at Tubafashe Academy schools located in Rwamagana District Nyakariro sector also highlighted the school’s belief
Despite major progress in HIV treatment, experts say fear, stigma and mental health challenges are keeping many young people away from lifesaving services. Rwanda has become one of Africa’s success stories in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The country has achieved some of the highest treatment and testing rates on the continent, bringing hope that AIDS
Study Tour to Rwamagana Shows How Land Consolidation Helps Farmers Use Water More Efficiently Farmers from Kirehe District have returned from a study tour in Rwamagana with a new understanding of how irrigation water can be managed more efficiently ,farmers working together to grow the same crop at the same time. During a visit to
Study Tour to Gatsibo Reveals How Irrigation Infrastructure Can Generate Income, Reduce Farmers’ Costs and Sustain Development Farmers from Kirehe District visiting the Kanyonyomba Irrigation Scheme in Gatsibo District have discovered how an irrigation dam can do much more than provide water for crops. Through fish farming, livestock rearing, banana plantations, rental properties and other
Study Tour Inspires New Approach to Water Management, Cooperation and Agricultural Growth Farmers from Kirehe District say they are ready to tackle long-standing water conflicts and improve agricultural productivity after learning a successful irrigation management model during a study tour in Rwamagana District. On June 23, 2026, 58 participants, including representatives of cooperatives, members of
For years, potato farmers in Rwanda worked hard in their fields but earned little from their harvests. After months of planting, weeding and harvesting, many farmers were forced to sell to middlemen who set prices, controlled weighing systems and often left farmers with little bargaining power. Today, many farmers in Northern Rwanda,Musanze District say that
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Digital records are helping farmers gain the confidence of banks, access loans faster, and strengthen agricultural cooperatives across Rwanda For years, tea farmer Nambajimana Simon in Nyamasheke District worked hard in his tea plantation but faced a challenge common to many smallholder farmers across Rwanda: proving his production history to financial institutions. Like many farmers,
For many farmers, growing vegetables is only the first step. The bigger challenge comes after harvest: finding buyers, transporting produce safely, and getting paid on time. For years, members of DUHUZIMBARAGA MUHAZI Cooperative in Muhazi Sector, Rwamagana District, faced exactly these problems. Despite producing tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, and chili peppers, much of their harvest
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Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation Project (CDAT) Innovation Challenge Fund reaches over 10,000 farmers as smart agriculture solutions boost productivity, save water and create jobs Young innovators are playing role in transforming Rwanda’s agriculture sector, using technology to tackle challenges ranging from low productivity and water shortages to post-harvest losses and limited market access.
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