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 Ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026, Kigali residents and artists, including Chriss Eazy and Bwiza, joined a special Umuganda event for the restoration of Gikondo wetland to prevent flooding and boost biodiversity. In a major show of community contribution, hundreds of Kigali residents joined government officials and local celebrities today to advance the ongoing restoration of the Gikondo wetland. This collective effort comes just two days before Rwanda joins the global community to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2026 on February 2. The restoration activities, which are currently underway, represent a critical step in transforming the former industrial site into a functional eco-park. Today’s work focused on manual labor that complements the heavy engineering already on-site, bringing the project closer to its completion goal of restoring Kigali's natural defenses. Chriss Eazy and Bwiza Join Community Work The spirit of the day was uplifted by the participation of popular Rwandan art...

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A review of Sebeya Catchment restoration, highlighting lateral dykes, erosion control, and sustainable water engineering in Rwanda.                                 The Sebeya Catchment is one of Rwanda’s most environmentally sensitive and highly monitored river basins due to its long-standing vulnerability to flooding and severe soil erosion. Located within the Congo Basin and covering an estimated area of over 363 km² , the catchment spans 21 sectors across Rubavu, Rutsiro, Ngororero, and Nyabihu districts . Its steep mountainous terrain combined with high annual rainfall creates ideal conditions for accelerated runoff, sediment transport, and destructive floods. Over the past decades, Sebeya has experienced multiple flood-related disasters that caused loss of life, destruction of property, and environmental degradation. These recurring events positioned the catchment as a national priority for research, ...

  A clear  review of the Water Resources Modelling Hackathon 2026. Learn what modelling is, why it matters for water and environmental students, the key software used, selection tips, and how to prepare effectively. On 3 April 2024 , the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB) , in partnership with the Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) , launched the Water Resources Modelling Hackathon( Igihe.com ) . Since its introduction, the event has become an annual platform where undergraduate and master’s students passionate about water, environment, and technology explore modelling tools to predict “what happens if” scenarios.  This competition aims to engage young people in water conservation , especially students in water resources, climate science, urban planning, and geography .In this review, we highlighted the key concepts introduced in the hackathon, including: What modelling is Why water and environmental students should care about modelling Common softwa...

Rwanda has undergone a remarkable engineering transformation over the last three decades, shifting from a period of severe environmental strain and post-conflict rehabilitation to a modern era defined by hydro-engineering , environmental restoration , and ambitious national infrastructure.  This article analyses Rwanda’s engineering progress from 1994 to 2025 , spotlighting the mega-projects that have shaped national development across energy access, water security , climate resilience , and economic growth. This article intends to review the evolution of Rwanda’s engineering landscape, the rise of high-value mega-projects, and the measurable outcomes across key sectors. With large-scale investments and increasingly sophisticated engineering capacity, Rwanda is now entering its strongest phase of infrastructure delivery. Inline references are included for contextual grounding, and the discussion highlights how engineering excellence is central to Rwanda’s sustainable development tr...