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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GISENYI HOSPITAL TO COST €32M IN RWANDA

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The planned construction of a new Gisenyi hospital in Rwanda is set to cost Rwf38 Billion. The project became necessary following the eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in May last year in Rubavu District. Officials from Rubavu District are seriously considering moving the hospital to a new location just to avoid any future challenges as the hospital is vital for the district. Currently, the hopsital has the capacity of hosting not more than 300 people. This…

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FACTS: AKANYARU MULTIPURPOSE DAM PROJECT IN RWANDA/ BURUNDI

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Rwanda and Burundi have already started mobilising funds for the Akanyaru Multipurpose Dam. The construction of all the facilities related to this project will require an investment of $190 million. The project to build the Akanyaru Multipurpose Dam will require an investment of US$190 million. This was announced by the Burundian and Rwandan authorities on the occasion of the celebration of the 18th Day of the Nile on 22 February 2021. The Akanyaru River on which…

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RUSUMO HYDROPOWER PLANT TO GENERATE 80MW SHARED BETWEEN RWANDA, TANZANIA AND BURUNDI

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The CEO of Rwanda Energy Group Limited visited different energy development projects in Kirehe District including Rusumo Hydropower plant being constructed on River Akagera. Once complete, this power plant will generate 80MW to be shared between Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. The Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project (RRFP) is a hydropower project under joint development by the Governments of Republic of Burundi, Republic of Rwanda and United Republic of Tanzania through a commonly owned Rusumo Power…

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DUVAL GROUP VISIT RWANDA TO DISCUSS ONGOING INVESTMENT PROJECTS

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President Kagame today received Eric Duval, CEO of Duval Group, and his team who are in Rwanda to discuss ongoing investment projects.  Groupe Duval is a player in the real estate market thanks to wide-ranging expertise and numerous successful projects. They invest in regional projects, while building a sustainable society. Groupe Duval developed the high-rise office building in Abidjan. The company also supports innovative businesses, in particular start-ups – Africa Global Recycling (AGR), created in…

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UPGRADING WORK ON RWANDA CRICKET FACILITY TO COST Rwf100MILLION

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Rwanda cricket association has announced plan on an oval of it facility at a construction cost worth Rwf100million to meet international standards. The 140 square-meter facility Upgrade fund is expected to come from the Cricket Association’s development budget, but negotiations with sponsors to support the project are underway. The first phase of the upgrade works, which include construction of three turf pitches, three practice nets and an after-turf started last week and is expected to…

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RSSB ANNOUNCED HOUSING PLAN FOR RWANDA CITIZENS

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Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has announced it’s plans to address growing deficit of affordable housing in the City of Kigali. The plans involves targeting availing properties valued at not more that Rwf35m which is the threshold for affordable houses in the country according to Rwanda Housing Authority. The pension body will avail land for the firms to set up model houses for exhibition and invite RSSB subscribers to select the most ideal houses on…

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THREE DAMS HAS BEEN IRRIGATED IN RWANDA WORTH US$20M

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Three dams in Rwamagana District in Rwanda has been irrigated, following the rehabilitation that took over one year. The dam irrigation which is worth around US$20 million was funded by the Japanese Government. It is expected to have a rehabilitation of two storage dams of Cyimpima and Gashara, and construction of a new storage dam called Bugugu which is 23.7km long. The project which is set to benefit 1,174 farmers is located in three sectors…

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RWANDA CEMENT MARKET GETS NEW PLAYER FROM KENYA FIRM

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A Kenya cement firm National Cement Company under the brand name Simba has debuted into the Rwanda cement market as one of the new cement players. The firm said their entry into the local market is partially due to the pace of development and infrastructure establishment in the country, which will create an opportunity for supply. Chairman and Chief Executive of the company, Dr. Narendra Raval said “The Rwandan market is one of the fastest growing economies…

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

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The city of Kigali is in the process of establishing a fecal sludge treatment plant in Masaka sector of Kicukiro District after signing a partnership with Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC). The new treatment plant will be expected to receive the 200 cubic metres of fecal matter per day. Currently, the waste is being taken to Nduba landfill where it is received and deposit in stabilizing pods but not treatment done apart from natural treatment….

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PRIME CEMENT TO BRIDGE RWANDA CEMENT SUPPLY DEFICIT

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Prime Cement, a new player in the industry is aiming to help solve Rwanda’s Cement challenges after officially announcing the start of commercial production of cement on September 1 2020. The company with its new US$40-million factory located in Musanze District in the Northern Province plans to bridge the cement supply gap in Rwanda. Speaking during the launch, Prime Cement’s General Manager, Rolf Anttila said “This is the perfect time to go to market as…

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RWANDA GOVT. SAY 22,000 CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETED

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Rwanda Ministry of Education has announced that the ongoing countrywide classroom construction programme is at an advanced level. According to the Statement by the Ministry, “The ongoing countrywide school construction of the Rwanda Quality Basic Education for Human Development project phase 1 is at 81% on single story classrooms, 85% for latrines and 45% for G+1.” The statement further reads, the construction is being funded jointly by both the government with a contribution worth Rwf86…

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RWANDA GOVT. TO BUILD ARTIFICIAL LAKE TO BOOST TOURISM

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The plan to build a man-made artificial lake has been outline by Musanze District in Rwanda to boost tourism. According to reports, the projects, which will be financed by Belgian development agency Enabel, will have a budget of over Rwf 4 billion, according to Andrew Rucyahana Mpuhwe, Vice Mayor in charge of Economic Development. Mpuhwe said “There are a number of projects we have selected that will highlight the theme of tourism in the town…

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RWANDA CEMENT FACTORY TO START OPERATIONS SOON

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The constant shortage of cement in the country is gradually becoming alarming but Prime cement is hoping to bridge that gap with the proposed opening of the cement plant. Rwanda current shortage of cement on the local market has resulted in the sharp rise in market prices to Rwf13,000 from Rwf8,500 per bag of cement. These current challenge has seen construction projects either put on hold or seen budgets on construction projects going significantly up…

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KIZIGURO GENOCIDE MEMORIAL SITE UPGRADE BEGINS IN RWANDA

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The upgrading of Kiziguro Genocide Memorial Site has kick-off in Rwanda. The Kiziguro Genocide Memorial which was created on 11th April 1995, is a resting place to more than 14,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Mayor of Gatsibo District, which is part of former Murambi Commune, Richard Gasana said the memorial will have more than just graves, saying that they are constructing a building where details of the victims, like pictures, will be…

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RWANDA GOVT. TO RESTORE KANYONYOMBA BRIDGE

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Rwanda Governmemt is discussing plans to restore kanyonyomba Bridge which was ruptured last week following heavy rains that left the river flooded. The bridge has for more than a week paralyzed movement between the two Eastern Province districts. Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) officials after visiting the site said Bugesera District officials and the Engineering Brigade of Rwanda Defence Force which specializes in bridge construction, the parties agreed on the Thursday meeting during which they…

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RWANDA INTRODUCE HAND-WASHING AT VARIOUS CENTRES

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Hand-washing at various centers introduced in Rwanda to tackle coronavirus. The nation fight against coronavirus is growing even as it has not recorded any cases of the virus so far. But fear from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo has put them on alert mode. The plan is to have portable sinks for hand-washing at bus stops, restaurants, banks and shops across the capital Kigali. While at the country’s biggest car park in Kigali, passengers…

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WORLD BANK SUPPORTING RWANDA DEGRADED WETLANDS

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Rwanda secure funds from World Bank for degraded wetlands improvement. World Bank will help restore degraded wetlands of Rwanda state capital Kigali. This state was made public by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA). According to REMA, the fund from World Bank will help restore Gikondo Industrial Zone which has increasingly been vacated by manufacturing plants. Speaking to the media, Engr. Coletha Ruhamya, REMA director-general said the new wetlands use a master plan that will…

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RWANDA AND DR CONGO SIGN CONTRACT FOR METHANE GAS RESOURCE

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Picture from the signing of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources development between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a Validation Act. This Validation Act is to review the Management Prescriptions for the development of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources. The signing was performed by the State Minister in charge of Hydrocarbons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Honorable Rubens Mikindo Muhima and Rwanda’s Minister for…

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RWANDA TO BEGIN THE CONSTRUCTION OF REMERA SPORTS HUB

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The government of Rwanda plans to develop a sports hub in Remera. The Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, disclosed the report that at least 35 hectare in Remera, in which Amahoro National Stadium and Kigali Arena are located will get a face-lift so as to produce the Remera Sports Hub. “The government is set to upgrade Remera into a Modern Sports Center. After the construction of Kigali Arena which complies with international standards, the surrounding facilities…

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RWANDA’s MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ASSESS COUNTRY INFRASTRUCTURE DURING TOUR

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Lower House begins infrastructure tour around the nation. Rwanda Members of Parliaments (MPs) to begin tour around the nation basic infrastructural facilities. The tour which kick-off today 6 January 2020 is aimed at assessing projects that have been driving the economic development in the nation. It will also aimed at assessing government program which will serve as recommendation on how to strengthen the projects for sustainable progress. While according to reports from local media houses,…

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