In Mwiri Sector, 253 KOPUAIM farmers raised maize yields from 1.8 to 4.5 tons per hectare with KIIWP-2 support. Improved seeds, fertilizers, and training have boosted sweet potato production and strengthened food security in Rwanda 🇷🇼.
For many years, Ndego Sector in Kayonza District told a story of struggle. Farmers worked hard on their land, but the land often failed them. Frequent droughts, combined with heavy rains that washed away fertile soil, made agriculture unpredictable. Most families grew just enough food to survive, leaving the region highly vulnerable to food insecurity.
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Rwanda is preparing for an above-normal 2026 rainy season following a forecast by Meteo Rwanda, with authorities warning of possible floods and landslides. RAB is urging farmers and livestock keepers to join the “Tekana Urishingiwe Muhinzi-Mworozi” insurance program to protect their livelihoods from climate and production risks. 🌧️🌱
CEFOTRAR TVET School on Tuesday, February 04, 2026, awarded vocational training RTB certificates to 20 students include 11 females and 9 males after successfully completing a one-year skills development program aimed at preparing youth for employment and self-reliance. The training was supported by the Skills Development Fund (SDF), an initiative known for promoting technical and
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A new project aimed at strengthening economic participation among cross-border traders and small businesses was officially launched in Kigali by CDE Rwanda.
Women Plan Rwanda, in partnership with students from Green Hills Academy, reached out to vulnerable school children and teenage single mothers. Through two key projects Dropout Prevention Program (DOP) and Single Mothers Empowerment Program (SMEP) the organization distributed school materials and hygiene kits, saying that education grows best where care meets opportunity
In Kayonza District, agriculture is the backbone of most households. Families depend on farming not only for food but also for income, school fees, and health care. For years, farmers have received support in improved seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and modern farming techniques. However, despite these efforts, some households continued to record poor harvests and slow
African publishing is entering a new digital chapter, and Kigali is positioning itself at the center of that transformation. during a recent audio publishing training organized by Arise Book Academy, bringing together writers, publishers, and cultural entrepreneurs to explore how African stories can reach wider audiences through sound. The training, hosted at Ayina Think Tank
Rwanda is taking a bold step to transform its livestock sector. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has received the first batch of 10 high-genetic-merit Holstein-Friesian bulls imported from Germany, marking a major milestone in the national Bovine Artificial Insemination (AI) programme 🐂✨. These bulls are expected to revolutionize dairy farming in
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Some families in Kayonza District have lived with many challenges. Drought, lack of water, poor harvests, low income, and family conflicts were part of daily life. But behind all these visible problems, there was another serious issue that many people did not talk about: hunger of the mind. Many men and women believed that development
