Just a few years ago, Gicumbi was one of Rwanda’s most climate-vulnerable districts. Floods, erosion, and droughts were part of everyday life. But...
By Simon Kamuzinzi In the lush hills surrounding Rwanda’s Gishwati-Mukura National Park, a quiet revolution is taking place — and it’s being led...
When someone recently shared a post about “World Bee Day” in a WhatsApp group, the reactions came quickly and with laughter. “Ahaha, we...
In the heart of Rwanda’s lush Gishwati-Mukura Biosphere Reserve, something powerful is happening. Women who once saw beekeeping as just a way to...
African small businesses could soon find it easier to trade across borders, thanks to a continental initiative aimed at harmonizing quality standards—this time...
In a recent hands-on training session, beekeepers from Gishwati-Mukura in “Women for Bees” programme launched by UNESCO and Guerlain, explored innovative techniques for...
Beekeeping means little more than honey collection for many. For those really committed to sustainable beekeeping, however, knowledge of bee biology and behavior...
The “Women for Bees” initiative is entering an exciting new phase in Rwanda, launched on February 27, 2025 in Gishwati-Mukura, with a focus...
For years, communities in Gicumbi District have struggled with the unpredictable effects of climate change. Droughts, floods, and soil erosion made it difficult...
Mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches are often vilified due to their association with disease, filth, and discomfort. However, these insects are far more than...