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Rwanda commissions East Africa’s largest solar plant

Posted on September 13, 2014Author Kofi SaaPosted in Africa, Economy, Top Stories, TourismLeave a Reply

KIGALI – The Rwandan government has commissioned the country’s first utility scale solar plant, which is also the biggest in the region.
The solar photovoltaic…

Flydubai opens new routes to Bujumbura, Kigali and Entebbe

Posted on August 28, 2014Author Zegabi NewsPosted in AfricaLeave a Reply

By Mary Sophia
 Gulfbusiness-Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced that it will begin services to three new destinations in East Africa from September.
The budget airline,…

Rwandan authorities deny claims of complicity in alleged disappearance of citizens

Posted on June 2, 2014Author Kofi SaaPosted in Africa, Security, Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Rwanda Police have dismissed allegations by a human rights advocacy group that the state is guilty of involvement in several cases of enforced disappearances in…

South Sudan to join regional railway project

Posted on April 12, 2014Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply

South Sudan will join Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda in a standard gauge railway (SGR) project that seeks to enhance regional integration and trade.
A Joint…

Rwanda set to Host East Africa’s Business Council Headquarters

Posted on March 3, 2014Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply

The Rwandan government has agreed to allocate land to East Africa’s Business Council (EABC) to construct the body’s regional head offices, reports indicate.
According to…

Rwanda to Host East Africa’s Science and Technological Commission

Posted on February 27, 2014February 27, 2014Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply

The East African Community (EAC) has settled on Rwanda to host the upcoming East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).
Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister,…

East African Leaders to Introduce Central Corridor Infrastructural Projects

Posted on February 26, 2014February 27, 2014Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply


Leaders from the East African region will soon initiate the Central Corridor Infrastructural Project, which will include Burundi and Tanzania, reports indicate.
According to reports,…

Rwanda’s $24m Solar Plant Deal

Posted on February 20, 2014Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply


Reports indicate that Rwanda is set to become the first East African country with a utility-scale solar plant following a $24m deal.
This deal will…

Grenade Attack in Rwanda leaves 6 Injured

Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply


A grenade attack reportedly occurred next to a bus stop in Rwanda’s Northern Province, leaving at least six people wounded. It is reported that two…

Rwanda to Crack Down on Taxis without Automated Meters

Posted on November 27, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply

taxiRwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) will soon initiate a crackdown on all Taxi operators who have not installed automated meters as directed by the agency.…

Tanzania Complains of Being Sidelined in East African Bloc

Posted on November 6, 2013November 6, 2013Author Juliet OnyangoPosted in Africa, Top StoriesLeave a Reply

images (3)Previously a model of regional integration, the EAC is seemingly demonstrating indications of cracking under the pressure of competing agendas.
Apparently too cautious and slow…

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