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Ethiopia Plans to Use Hydropower to Increase Energy Export Capacity
31 Jan 2013 - 08:37 by Local Press Report
ADDIS ABABA (AlertNet) — Ethiopia is gearing up to export large amounts of clean power across East Africa in the coming years, starting with neighbouring countries Djibouti and Sudan.
Lake Victoria Commission Concerned About Mara River
19 Sep 2012 - 08:43 by Local Press Report
nairoBi (The Star (Nairobi)) — The Mara ecosystem is facing serious threats that could affect the survival of human beings and wildlife, the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has said.
75 Percent of Rwandans Have Access to Clean Water
26 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — Seventy-five percent of Rwandans have full access to clean water, according to Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karega. "Before 2003, only 4 percent had access to electricity, but
Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi Seek Final Review of Kagera River Project
22 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KIGALI, Rwanda — Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi are pressing for a final review of the impact of a $190 million USD multi-purpose project on water resources and socio-economic activities along the
World Bank to Fund $34 Million USD Project in Rwanda
4 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KIGALI, Rwanda — T he World Bank is lending Rwanda $34 million USD to promote water harvesting and hillside irrigation.
Government Allocates Funds for Hyacinth Removal
14 Dec 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — The Rwandan government allocated some $272,000 USD to remove water hyacinth in the Lake Victoria Basin. The move is part of a broader initiative to conserve the heavily degraded basin.
Rwanda Adopts Leading Edge Clean Water Technology
30 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda may be on the leading edge of clean water technology. An independent water treatment firm, Manna Energy Ltd., with funding from the Coca-Cola Foundation and social
Egypt Holds Talks With Rwandan, Ugandan, Sudanese Officials
16 Nov 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt's top officials held a series of talks earlier this month with Rwandan, Ugandan and Southern Sudanese officials over water issues.
In a meeting with Rwandan President Paul
Egypt to Extend Hyacinth Removal Project To Rwanda, Burundi
12 Oct 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egyptian officials in late September announced the extension ' of an Egyptian-funded initiative to remove water hyacinth on Lakes Victoria and Kyoga to Rwanda and Burundi.
Population, Economic Growth Contribute to Water Shortages
27 Jul 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (Focus Media (Rwanda)) — Rapid population growth and increased economic activity, as well as prolonged dry weather are all factors in the current water shortage in Rwanda, according to Theoneste Minani, head of water sectio
More Than 73 Percent of Rwandans Have Access to Safe Water
15 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — Some 6 million Rwandans, or over 73 percent of the country 's population, had access to sage drinking water last year, compared to 71 percent the previous year, according to a joint Ministry of Infr
Rwandan Government Implements Wastewater Plan for Kigali
27 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KIGALI, Rwanda — IJ owing to public pressure, the Rwandan government has implemented a wastewater plan for the capital, Kigali.
The Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) has
All Rwandans to Have Clean Water Access by 2012
23 Mar 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — All Rwandans are to have access to clean water by 2012, according to Minister of State in Charge of Energy and Water Dr. Albert Butare. He said Rwanda has already
Rwanda Water Partnership, International Partners Meet
23 Feb 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — The Rwanda Water Partnership (RWP), an umbrella association of national stakeholders in charge of water resource management met last week with international partners to review progress and set new t
Rwanda: EU Gives $23.6 Miiiion USD Grant for Water, Energy Distribution
4 Feb 2008 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (East African Business Week (Uganda)) — — The European Union will extend a $23.6 million USD grant to support water and energy distribution in rural Rwanda.
The grant agreements were signed at the Rwandan finance ministry last week.
Rwanda: Kigali City Council Opts for Central Sewage Treatment Plant
13 Jan 2008 - 23:28 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — — The Kigali City Council is looking at installing a central sewage treatment plant for the capital after building owners in the city failed to meet a deadline for implementing sewage management
Rwanda's Water Levels Dropping
2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
KIGALI, Rwanda — — Water levels in Rwanda's water bodies have decreased dramatically, according to President Paul Kagame.
Deforestation, soil erosion and wetland degradation have significantly
Rwanda: UN-HABITAT Gives $1.5 Miiiion USD for Supply, Sanitation
2 Jul 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (New Times (Rwanda)) — — The United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT) is providing $1.5 million USD to improve water and sanitation to urban areas The funds fall under a three-year memorandum of understanding
Rwanda: Buildings Must Meet Sewage Standards
11 Jun 2007 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (New Times (Rwanda)) — — Buildings in Kigali must install proper sewage systems within the next four months or be closed, the Kigali City Council said.
"We have given them up to October this year for them to install
Rwanda: Journalists Trained to Report on Environment
16 Apr 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — — Rwandan journalists have received training in reporting on environmental issues.
The Nile Transboundary Environmental Action Project hosted a workshop for Nile Media
Rwanda: Government Spending $29.5 Million USD in Kigali City
5 Feb 2007 - 10:08 by Local Press Report
KIGALI, Rwanda (The New Times (Rwanda)) — — The Rwandan government is allocating $29.5 million USD to improve the water supply system in Kigali.
Jean Marie Vianney Mushinzimana, the head of water and sanitation
Rwanda: ADB Funds $5.7 Million USD Pipe Project
28 Jan 2007 - 03:37 by Local Press Report
Rwanda, MUSANZE (The New Times (Rwanda)) — — The African Development Bank is funding a $5.7 million USD water supply project in Musanze District.
The project involves construction of two water lines from Mutobo and creation of a water
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