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KIGALI CENTRALISED SEWAGE SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION TO KICK OFF IN MARCH

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Gambeta News

The plan to construct Kigali’s centralized sewage system is slated for March this year. In an exclusive interview, Dominique Murekezi, the acting director of Water and Sanitation Development at Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), said the contractor sourced from outside Rwanda will closely work with local companies. “We didn’t find a local company that is experienced in such big sewage systems. The preparation to sign the agreement with the company from outside the country is…

CITY OF KIGALI TO UPGRADE UNPLANNED SETTLEMENT WORTH Rwf11.5bn

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Gambeta News

At least Rwf11.5 billion is going to be invested in upgrading four unplanned settlements in Kigali City. The money is part of the Rwf137.5 billion budget for Kigali City in the fiscal year 2022/23 which was presented and approved on June 30, 2022, by the city council. The City Manager, Julian Rugaza said the four unplanned settlements to be upgraded include Nyabisindu, Gitega, Nyagatovu, and Gatenga. Nyabisindu and Nyagatovu are slums located in the Gasabo…

CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the world continues to develop it’s infrastructures via different means, The city of Kigali in Rwanda is calling on real estate developer to invest in green building in the city. According to city officials, there is need for structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient from design, construction, maintenance and renovation. The city currently have ‘Nyarutarama Plaza’ which is the first certified green commercial Building. However, officials keep wondering what would it take to…

KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

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….

AFRICA’S FIRST SILICON VALLEY

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda will host Africa’s first Silicon Valley. Kigali the capital of Rwanda is becoming one of Africa’s fastest developing cities with groundbreaking infrastructural facilities boosting the country’s economy. The Eastern African country as of late propelled Africa’s first electronic cross fringe exchange stage in collaboration with Alibaba Group’s Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) to connect private ventures over the mainland. Another masterpiece is the Kigali Innovation City that has been a Pan Africa Human and…

RWANDA LAUNCHES ENTIRELY MADE IN AFRICA SMARTPHONES

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by Gambeta News

Welcome to the era of MADE IN AFRICA. Yes!!! Rwanda is changing the narrative of Africa. Smartphones in Africa will soon lose its “Made in China” label; as Rwanda recently launched Africa’s first ever smartphone manufacturing plant in Kigali. In a bid to focus on ICT and also becoming a regional technology hub; President Paul Kagame on Monday (7th October 2019) officiated in the launching of Mara Phones manufacturing plant in the country’s capital –…

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Posted on August 7, 2019August 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network. In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; that will connect Mombasa (Kenya) – Kampala (Uganda) – Kigali (Rwanda). In May 2014, the Republic of South Sudan also joined this agreement; in other…

PICTURES OF AFRICA50 INFRASTRUCTURE EVENTS IN RWANDA

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Gambeta News

Africa50 is an infrastructure investment platform that contributes to Africa’s growth . This is through developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. The two-day General ShareHolder Meeting is from 9-10 july in Kigali, Rwanda. Want to know more about what we do @Africa50Infra? Watch our latest corporate video, which was unveiled this morning at the Opening Ceremony of our #A50GSM2019 this…

RWANDA ANNOUNCE MASTER PLANS FOR NEW KIGALI CITY

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Master plan for New Kigali city to be unveiled in August Plans are set in motion for the unveiling of a new Kigali city. The project is expected to lay out the city’s development roadmap for the next 30 years. The plan which is part of Rwanda 2050 vision was presented to stakeholders at the City of Kigali. During the ceremony, Fred Mugisha said people were given adequate time to provide their inputs in the…

RWANDA GETS US $60M FOR WATER PROJECT FROM EAIF

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Gambeta News

Rwanda government secure funds for the construction of a water treatment plant in the state capital. The construction of the water treatment plant in Rwanda is been financed by The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) and it is expected to be the first Bulk Surface Water Supply in sub-Saharan Africa using a public/private partnership (PPP) model. The project is inline with Rwanda aim to see 100% of its 12.4m people having reliable access to clean…