Karongi District is seeking to turn its rich historical heritage and natural attractions into a stronger engine for tourism, investment and job creation.

The growing involvement of communities living around Volcanoes National Park is being credited as an important factor in Rwanda’s efforts to protect mountain gorillas and expand their population.

For communities living around Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, tourism is creating opportunities beyond gorilla trekking, with locally made crafts providing both income and memorable souvenirs for visitors.

Construction of Rwanda’s Nyabarongo II hydropower project has reached 75%, with the multipurpose project expected to generate 43.5 megawatts of electricity while also supporting water supply, irrigation, transport and other activities.

The City of Kigali has warned residents and businesses against discharging untreated wastewater and waste into wetlands, saying the practice threatens biodiversity and undermines ongoing efforts to restore the city’s degraded wetland ecosystems.

Rwanda is beginning to integrate artificial intelligence into waste management, with a new technology designed to improve waste sorting, collection and recycling while reducing the environmental impact of poorly managed waste.

The Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) has urged the public to exercise heightened caution during the dry season as dry vegetation increases the risk of forest fires across the country.

The City of Kigali has warned that buildings that fail to meet hygiene, sanitation and environmental standards will continue to face closure until they address the violations identified during inspections.