Rwanda targets 50% rise in food crop productivity
September 6, 2026
Rwanda plans to raise food crop productivity by over 50%, combining irrigation, technology, improved inputs, finance and market access.
Rwanda plans to raise food crop productivity by over 50%, combining irrigation, technology, improved inputs, finance and market access.
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has said the annual Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony is an important occasion for Rwanda because it reminds citizens of the value of the country’s natural heritage and their responsibility to protect it.
The 21st Kwita Izina brings together 22 Namers to celebrate mountain gorillas while highlighting conservation, tourism and community benefits.
Football legend Patrice Evra, who is in Rwanda for activities including the 21st Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony, has described his visit as the fulfilment of a promise he made to President Paul Kagame.
Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan has visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where he paid tribute to the innocent victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda’s Chief Justice, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, has announced that the backlog of court cases decreased by 25.1% during the 2025/2026 judicial year, with restorative justice and dispute resolution through mutual agreement playing a significant role in the progress.
President Paul Kagame has said Africa faces a major challenge in providing access to finance for people who need capital to start and grow businesses,
President Paul Kagame has attended a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), where members reviewed key initiatives aimed at accelerating economic growth driven by the private sector.
RSSB says the acquisitions are aimed at increasing the value of its investments and securing long-term benefits for its members.
Rwanda is advancing biodiversity standards to help businesses manage nature-related risks, strengthen resilience and create new opportunities for investment and growth.
