Rwanda: In Kigali, agriculture threatened by real estate projects

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: Rwanda
Society & Lifestyle
Rwanda: In Kigali, agriculture threatened by real estate projects

Rwanda is facing an increasing threat to its agricultural land due to the expansion of real estate projects in Kigali. Mukarusini Kurisikira, 84, recounts the confiscation of her family's land for construction after returning from Congo. In response, innovative initiatives like Eza Neza, co-founded by Christian Irakoze, are offering urban vertical farms to bring agriculture closer to city dwellers.

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