Rusizi Getaway
Upon arrival, I spun around and saw how Rusizi River is stimulating investment in the energy...
Main Area
Tracing the source of Rusizi River
When volcanic action blocked Lake Kivu’s flow toward Lake Edward, its outlet was reversed. The...
The day I almost swam to Congo
I am spending this weekend in Rusizi District. From the window of my room, at Emeraude Kivu...
Was King Ndagano Ruhagata a rainmaker?
The plan was to visit Cyamudongo forest. Unfortunately, my tourist permit couldn’t be processed...
The southern flank of Lake Kivu is magical
From the balcony, I marveled at Karambo Peninsula and the Congolese city of Bukavu. I was...
Strolling along the streets of Nkombo Island
Covering 23 km², Nkombo is the biggest island I have ever visited in Rwanda. It is home to 1,800...
Canoeing with women from Gihaya Island
While visiting Gihaya Island, located in Rusizi District, I participated in a canoeing...
Processing tea in Rusizi
Before embarking on a tour of Shagasha tea estate, found in Rusizi District’s Giheke Sector, I...
Weaving their way out of poverty
While visiting Nkombo Island, I had an opportunity to interact with members of a cooperative...
Unleashing the swimmer in me
I woke up after sunrise and walked out of my room. When I stepped on the balcony, I noticed...
Visiting Gihaya Island
Water bodies may be fountains of our amusement, but they are workshops to others. When we kick...
Lessons From Lake Kivu Fishers
When I tried fishing for the first time, I was hoping to catch what would have been my own...
The Mystery of Rusizi River
When volcanic eruptions led to the formation of the Virunga mountain range many years ago, Lake...
