The project was aimed at providing access to energy at a household level, community and business level. Households were supported to procure solar home systems for lighting and small appliances while some of the businesses were connected to the national grid trough a business center that was built in each camp by the project. Street lights were also installed for safety, security and easy access to community facilities.
The project has for the past four years connected refugees household in Kigeme and Nyabiheke camp with solar energy at 50% while 62% accessed improved cooking stoves.
The refugees were connected with renewable energy by Practical Action Rwanda in partnership with UNCHR and the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) funded by IKEA Foundation.
According to the organization, these camps were also installed with street lights enabling refugees and neighbours to continue activities uninterrupted during night hours.
Throughout the four years, 703 businesses were created while 150 received support to expand activities.
“Before our houses were connected with electricity, we used to close activities by 6p.m. but the situation has changed that we work without hindrances until 8.p.m,” said one of beneficiaries.
The project was designed at a time when intense deforestation was reported in the area.
Connecting the camp with electricity is also believed to have addressed different issues and facilitated movements particularly for women heading to health facilities to deliver babies during night hours among other challenges that hindered refugees’ progress.
The Country Manager of Practical Action Rwanda, Denyse Umubyeyi says that electricity plays a significant role to improve citizens’ wellbeing particularly refugees in need of running small businesses to earn a living.
“Refugees attest that children’s performance during national exams has improved. It is obvious because children do not only study while in class but also take advantage of electrified households to revise studies at home,” she said.
After power supply in the area, residents were linked to financial institutions to acquire loans to run small businesses while others received support to purchase energy appliance like flour mills and other machines to grow their businesses.
Overall, the project implemented between 2017 and 2022 was completed at a tune of Euros 8.6 million (more than Rwf9 billion).
The project directly impacted 60,000 people including refugees and surrounding communities.
Gonzague Karagire, Refugee Program Manager, at MINEMA has said that providing refugees with household items including braziers and gas adds up to environmental conservation.
“Refugees used to rely on firewood which had negative impact to the environment. We have started using clean cooking fuels. That is why we have three refugee camps using gas while two others use pellets with tier 3 stoves,” he noted.
Karagire explained that having access to electricity will not only give a boost to beneficiaries’ businesses but also will enhance security during night hours.
MINEMA shows that partners interventions complement efforts to uplift citizens’ wellbeing.
The two courses, which were conducted in 13 weeks, include 6th Instructional Technology Course (ITC) intake of 45 junior officers and 4th Instructor Course (IC) intake for 63 Police Constables.
The courses covered various aspects of policing including, effective communication, service writing, development of instructional aids, skills at arms, drills and duties.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza presided over the official closing the courses.
DIGP Ujeneza said that training is the central pillar for Police performance.
“Training is the central pillar of organizational performance and if it is not allocated enough with required resources, both human and material resources, the objectives will not be realized,” said DIGP Ujeneza.
She added that the two courses create professional trainers, who are fit in the school mission of providing quality training and making the school a center of excellence for Rwanda, the region and beyond.
DIGP Ujeneza reiterated that training has been put at the forefront to address most of the challenges in regard to policing adding that PTS Gishari should continue its commitment in the human resource development, which forms the backbone of RNP growth.
She thanked the trainers for shaping the career and professionalism of the course participants and challenged the trainees to be an added value in the field they have been trained in.
The commandant of PTS, Commissioner of Police (CP) Robert Niyonshuti, said that the trainees exhibited discipline and commitment throughout the demanding courses, and are ready for duty.
The second stage dubbed ‘Twin Lakes’ saw riders setting off the race from a starting line at Africa Rising Cycling Center (ARCC) in Musanze at 9:00 a.m. Riders followed the track through roads located in the vicinity of Lake Burera and Ruhondo before crossing the finishing line at Ubworoherane Stadium in Musanze town.
Kenyan Suleiman Kangangi was the first to arrive in Musanze but his efforts remained futile as his colleague Mael Desrieux was the last to cross the finish clocking 3 hours 41 minutes and 46 seconds.
The team of Karl Platt and Habimana Jean Eric was the second to cross the finishing line and won the second stage after clocking the same time.
Daniel Gathof and Renay Groustra took the third position with 3 hours 29 minutes and 30 seconds while Josh Ibbett and Jean Damascène Ruberwa emerged fourth.
Samuel Mugisha is among riders that did not finish the race while his Mitch Elliot, registered 4 hours 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Karl Platt and Habimana Jean Eric continue to lead the race with 3 hours 45 minutes and 45 seconds after their victory for the first and second stages. They are 16 minutes ahead of their next rivals namely; Daniel Gathof and Renay Groustra.
In the category of women, Leone Verster and Catherine Colyn arrived first again clocking 4 hours 54 minutes and 53 seconds followed by Jazilla Umwamikazi and Xaverine Nirere registered 7 hours 16 minutes and 37 seconds.
Leone Verster and Catherine Colyn lead the general classification list with 5 hours 41 minutes and 25 seconds. They are 2 hours and 36 minutes ahead of rivals on the second position.
In the mixed category, Jennifer Wagouman and Daniel Klemmer were the first to cross the finishing line clocking 7 hours 10 minutes and 9 seconds. They continue to lead the race in the category with 8 hours 11 minutes and 34 seconds.
The average speed is 22.6 km/h for men and 15 km/h.
Rwanda Epic 2022 is comprised of four stages. The race will continue on Saturday 12th March 2022 with the 3rd stage in Kinigi. Riders will cover 35 kilometers.
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Through initiatives like the affordable housing program, the government seeks to address low and middle-income communities’ housing challenges.
Speaking at the recent launch of “Bwiza Riverside Homes” project in Karama, Kigali sector of Nyarugenge district, President Paul Kagame said that the country is committed to make possible efforts to help people access affordable houses that are needed in large numbers.
“If we can move faster, that should be our aim. On the side of Government, we feel we should do whatever is possible within our means to have our people access the kind of affordable houses that are needed in so large numbers. But today, we saw what is possible; we are going to stick with it and will demand that every one of us in the Government system does what we can possibly do to make significant progress,” Kagame noted.
“We have partners who want to support the Government to be able to house our people. I think they have seen what is possible with this model. I also think, it invites all of us for this strong partnership we can forge to be able to achieve what needs to be done,” he added.
Affordable housing projects are expected to help the Government of Rwanda meet targets to increase urbanization rate from 18% to 35% in 2024 to support economic growth.
Particularly, Kigali City needs more 310,000 housing units between 2017 and 2023. Meeting the target, will help middle income earners to own houses and address the issue of informal settlements.
In this article, we have compiled ten affordable housing projects expected to give boost to ongoing efforts to address housing demand in Kigali.
{{Bwiza Riverside Homes}}
The estate located in Karama, Kigali sector of Nyarugenge district was inaugurated by President Paul Kagame on 11th February 2022.
The multibillion eco-friendly homes are developed under a project dubbed ‘Bwiza Riverside Homes’ run by ADHI Rwanda Ltd. ADHI Rwanda is a subsidiary of ADHI Corporate Group established in 2011 in Gabon.
The Bwiza Riverside affordable homes community project was designed primarily with first-time homeowners in mind. Qualifying buyers will choose from four distinct affordable home sizes and styles.
Each of housing units at the estate is estimated to cost between Rwf16 million and Rwf35 million. Rwanda entered agreements with ADHI Rwanda Ltd in November 2020 to implement the project to be completed in five phases.
So far, seven model units have been completed. They are part of out of 245 units expected to be completed this year.
At least 300 million housing units are needed globally not later than 2030 to address housing needs particularly in the Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.
Commenting on the project, Clare Akamanzi, RDB CEO welcomed the investment by ADHI in the provision of affordable housing.
“It boosts the government’s goal for urbanisation to reach 35 per cent by 2024. However, we need to see more houses being built as there is still a significant gap to meet the demand for affordable housing. We encourage more developers to take advantage of the existing incentives, which include the provision of infrastructures like roads, water and electricity, and a reduced corporate income tax of 15 per cent,” she said.
During the unveiling, guests toured five completed model homes, which will serve as the “blueprints” for all other housing units to be built over the next two years. Upon completion of the development, Bwiza Riverside will comprise 1,680 affordable houses and 720 luxury units.
In addition to the affordable homes, ADHI Corporate has established a training academy for Innovative and Sustainable light steel frame construction. Academy students receive on-site, competence-based training to prepare them for future employment opportunities. As such, the academy students will form a key component in the building of Bwiza Riverside.
To ensure access to affordable financing, enabling more Rwandans to purchase homes in the project, ADHI Corporate has partnered with the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD).
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Rugarama Park Estate project run by Remote Group seeks to build 2000 affordable homes on 42 hectares in Nyamirambo sector of Nyarugenge district.
Rugarama Park Estate is a joint venture between Shelter Afrique, a Pan-African housing finance institution, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and Remote Group – an engineering and construction firm. The project is also in accordance with the City of Kigali master plan and the affordable housing program under the National Housing Policy. The estate will also be comprised of recreational facilities and shopping malls among others.
Rugarama Park Estate will have 1,200 stacked townhouses priced between Rwf 12 million for a-one-bedroom studio to Rwf 35 million for a convertible 4-bedroom units. The likely buyer into this mixed-income mixed-use community will have an income ranging anywhere from Rwf200,000 to Rwf700,000 and they must be first-time homeowners.
The project is estimated to cost US$131 million. It is expected to accommodate 14,000 residents and provide jobs to hundreds of people during construction and various opportunities after construction due to the traffic in the area.
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Kinyinya Park Estate Project is expected to build 10,000 modern homes in Kinyinya. The housing units are set to be completed in the next three years to accommodate 50,000 Rwandans. The project is valued at US$400 million.
The project is a joint venture between the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), Development Funding Institution (DFI), Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (TDB), Ultimate Developers Limited (UDL) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).It will be implemented between three and five years in five phases.
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Batsinda Project seeks to build affordable houses for salaried workers. The Government introduced a subsidy program to cater for 30% of the total price estimated between Rwf20 million and Rwf30 million.
These housing units will only be available for first time home owners. Initially, 548 housing units will be built in Batsinda in Kinyinya sector.
As per figures from Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), the project’s progress is at 25%.
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Busanza Housing Estate is located in Kanombe sector in Kicukiro district. It is comprised of different blocks to accommodate families who were living in Kigali’s largest slum bringing together three zones; Kangondo I, Kangondo II, and Kibiraro I.
Over 570 families have been resettled in Busanza estate while more than 800 families from Kangondo and Kibiraro are to be relocated. So far, 1200 housing units at the Busanza estate have been completed.
Each of resettled residents will receive a unit equivalent to his/her properties in Kangondo and Kibiraro.
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Vision City is multi-phase housing development in Kigali, Rwanda currently being built by Ultimate Developers Ltd for the Rwanda Social Security Board.
Construction activities for the estate located in Gacuriro of Gasabo district began in 2013. The first phase is comprised of 504 housing units while the entire project is expected to provide 4500 units at a total cost of US$150 million.
The first phase comprises villas and apartments among other categories.
Figures released in 2020 show that 77% of housing units at the estate have been already sold out while 87% of the total cost has been paid. The statistics also indicate that 37% of buyers are public servants, 27% are members of Rwandan diaspora while 9% are foreigners.
In September 2018, the apartments under Vision City estate saw prices slashed to 60% to allow ‘eligible’ civil servants to buy apartments on a mortgage deal to be repaid in 20 years at 11% interest rate.
The discount saw the cost of two-room unit sold at Rwf108 million reducing to Rwf63 million.
Among others, the cost of three-room housing unit reduced from Rwf163 million to Rwf94 million and Rwf187 million to Rwf108 million for a four-room house.
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A total of 278 housing units under Masaka Housing Project are expected to be built by Remote Estate. They will be classified into five categories namely; 162 apartments, 24 Semi-Detached buildings, 54 townhouses, 7 luxury villas and 34 commercial buildings. Construction of units in the first phase stands at 10%.
The estate will have infrastructures including roads, selling points, garages and playgrounds among other recreational facilities.
Individuals willing to own homes through Remote Estates pays 20% of the total cost in five phases.
A three-bedroom house with a washing room and storage room costs from US$35,000 (approximately Rwf30 million) and above.
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Riverside City Estate has a mega project to build 100 affordable homes in Gahanga of Kicukiro district.
The developer has plots of land in Kagasa cell, Gahanga, nearby Cricket Stadium.
Housing units at the estate cost below Rwf50 million. Interested individuals have options to pay in installments.
Each of houses being constructed at the estate has three rooms, sitting room, dining room, toilets and kitchen.
Each house has a parking for two to three cars, an annex building with an outdoor kitchen, storage room, and another one for security guard.
One house at Riverside City Estate, is stretched on between 300 and 350 square meters.
The second phase of this project is expected to build more 200 housing units in Gahanga. The estate will consist of a nursery school, health center, supermarket and space dedicated for children’s leisure.
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The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) in collaboration with partners have designed a mega project to build a modern estate in Ndera with affordable housing units ranging from Rwf27 million and above.
The estate will be comprised of 13000 houses on 18.6 hectares. It is estimated to be completed at a cost of Rwf60 billion. Once completed, the estate is expected to address housing unit demand for employees with income ranging from Rwf261,000 to Rwf1.2 million per month.
Of the houses to be built, 80% will be affordable with a price ranging from Rwf27 million to Rwf35 million while 20% will be comprised of luxurious homes.
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Isange Estate is being developed by Imara Properties at Rebero Hill in Kigali City. The first phase of the project comprised of 14 housing units is expected to be completed in July this year to be followed by the second comprised of 16 units.
These units constructed in compliance with Kigali City master plan are environment friendly while most of construction materials are sourced locally.
Imara Properties was created with a vision to help Rwandans, particularly Kigali City dwellers to get modern homes.
The CEO and Co-founder of Imara Properties, David Benazeraf recently told IGIHE that increased clients’ demand encouraged them to carry on their activities with the second phase.
He said that the first phase will be completed in July while 93% of housing units have been sold.
The second phase of the project will be comprised of 12 apartments and six villas for main residence or rental investment.
It comprises of housing units of different designs featuring sleeping rooms, bathrooms, parking space, kitchen, garden and gym.
Clients can pay 90% of the total cost upfront and the balance later.
There are other options for payments in installments where interested buyers can pay 10%, 20% respectively in the first two months, 30% in the third and fourth month and the remaining 10% in the fifth month. One can also pay 30% upfront and 70% later. Each house has three to four rooms.
A person standing at Isange Estate at Rebero Hill gets a better view Kigali City. It is home to other infrastructures including Kigali Cultural Village.
‘Isange Estate’ was conceived by three Rwandans along with their colleagues from France and Belgium.
To meet the housing unit demand, Rwanda introduced incentives including the provision of infrastructures like roads, water and electricity, and a reduced corporate income tax of 15 per cent to facilitate investors.
The Government of Rwanda has also earmarked 1100 hectares for affordable housing units. So far, 1692 houses have been built in Kigali and secondary cities through six projects while 13 more projects expected to provide 9000 housing units are underway.
Those trained include traders at Musanze modern market and their customers, staff at Gatonde hospital in Gakenke district, including medical workers, management, casual workers and security guards.
Participants were given knowledge and skills to prevent fire emergencies.
They were explained on the causes, classes and components of fire; fire prevention measures, evacuation procedures and fire drills. They were also demonstrated on how to fight fire by using different types of fire extinguishers.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Paul Gatambira said that the training aims at equipping many people especially those working in public places, with knowledge and skills that will enable them to prevent any practices that can lead to fire disasters.
“Markets, hospitals and commercial facilities receive many people everyday and it is important for them to know how safe to use electricity to prevent causing fire outbreak, but also to know what to do when fire breaks out to put it out using basic different firefighting gadgets,” ACP Gatambira said.
Habibu Mpoyi, one of the participants, commended RNP for the training which he said it has helped him to acquire vast knowledge and skills in fire safety.
The outreach was also combined with inspection of facilities on fire safety and the management was advised on precautionary measures.
The race started on Thursday 10th March 2022 where riders set off at 9:15 .a.m. at Fazenda Sengha (Mont Kigali) for an Individual Time Trial covering 11.5 kilometers.
The finishing line was set at Fazenda Sengha.
Rwanda Epic is an annual tournament organized by Rwanda Alternative Riding Events (RAR Events).
The race attracted 27 riders from 13 teams while Seth HakiImana who participated individually due to the absence of his colleague, Didier Munyaneza, did not finish the race.
Karl Platt who won the first stage teamed up with Rwandan Jean Eric Habimana who had been crowned champion in 2020. The duo was the first to cross the finishing line clocking 29 minutes 34 seconds followed by Daniel Gathof and Renay Groustra who clocked 32 minutes and one second.
Souleyman Kangangi and Mael Desrieux took the third place in the category of men clocking 33 seconds and 26 seconds.
Samuel Mugisha and South African Mitch Elliot riding for ProTouch team took the 7th position while Eric Nduwayo and Yves Nkurinziza emerged the ninth.
Nshutiraguma Kevin and Ishimwe Jean Claude did not finish the race.
Catherine Colyn and Leone Verster won the race in the category of women clocking 46 minutes and 32 seconds while Jazilla Umwamikazi and Nirere Xaverine came second clocking 1 hour 8 minutes and 25 seconds.
In the mixed category, Daniel Klemmer and Jenniffer Wagouman arrived first using 1 hour and 45 seconds.
After winning the first stage, Karl Platt expressed delight for participating in the race and thanked his colleague Habimana Jean Eric for teamwork spirit.
“I am having wonderful moments here. I have been also excited to team up with Jean Eric. He is strong on hiking routes. I asked him to support each other in our respective capacities. We had not played together but we have made a great team today,” he said.
Habimana Jean Eric also attributed the victory to team work.
“I am very delighted that my team won the stage. Karl Platt is a legendary player with competencies exceeding mine. Before setting off, I told him my strength and weaknesses. I informed him that I am strong in climbing routes. He is also good at riding through routes slopping downwards. So, we combined these skills,” he said.
“I am optimistic that we will retain the yellow jersey despite the fierce competition of rivals,” Habimana added.
Simon De Schutter from the management of Rwanda Alternative Riding Events (RAR Events) which organizes Rwandan Epic, commended the participation and expressed optimism for the tournament to be successful.
“We are excited for this participation. We have held Individual Time Trial today and hope the race will be more successful throughout the remaining stages. We will set off from Kinigi for the second stage heading to places nearby Lake Burera and Ruhondo. It is a long route with stiff climbs but not challenging like today’s race,” he said.
The average speed for men is 23.3 km, 14.8 km for women and 11,35 km/h for riders in the mixed category.
Rwanda Epic 2022 is comprised of four stages. It will continue on Friday 11th March with the second stage dubbed ‘Twin Lakes stage’. Riders will begin the race from a starting line at Africa Rising Cycling Center (ARCC) in Musanze at 9:00 a.m. Riders will follow the track through roads located in the vicinity of Lake Burera and Ruhondo before crossing the finishing line at Ubworoherane Stadium in Musanze town.
IGIHE has learnt from credible sources that the refinery is no longer operational because Alain Goetz, an investor owning 50% shares withdrew his interest. Goetz runs other refineries including Aldabra.
Aldango Ltd started operations in 2017 following agreements signed in February 2017. Each of the shareholders including Alain Goetz and Ngali Holdings owned 50 percent shares.
Aldango was initially running as a business dealing in gold and later set up a Gold refinery on the request of the Government of Rwanda.
The refinery opened in June 2019 to melt and process Gold to get 99.99% of quality before exporting to the international market.
However, the plant did not deliver on expectations after inconsistencies in payments of taxes to Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA).
It is said that the plant had the capacity to process at least 480 kgs of Gold within 30 hours.
IGIHE has learnt that the company owed tax arrears worth Rwf113 billion to RRA as at the end of 2019.
RRA approached the company’s management for negotiations, but Goetz refused to pay explaining that he was exempted from taxes when he was granted license to operate in Rwanda.
The investor failed to provide related documents until the case was filed to court.
It is also reported that the investor might have dragged himself in Gold trafficking, hence tarnishing Rwanda’s image.
On 27th January 2021, the Government of Rwanda suspended Aldango’s license to export Gold processed from Rwanda.
IGIHE could not access copies of detailed rulings but learnt that the court ordered the sale of Aldango’s properties to pay the tax arrears.
Following the ruling, the investor expressed dissatisfaction through a statement published on Aldango’s website.
Goetz explained that he was deceived when asked to pay taxes yet ‘Aldango was exempted from taxes in consideration of its major purpose to add value to the gold supply chain and promote Made in Rwanda’.
Goetz underscored that he will not stop complaining to have the assets handed back to ‘the rightful owner’ claiming that he has enough evidences.
One of individuals familiar with the issue has told IGIHE, on condition of anonymity, that Goetz had totally refused to pay taxes.
“The company had accumulated huge tax arrears until RRA exempted fines but it bore no fruits,” he said.
It is said that Goetz might have filed his case to French courts with international competencies to get justice.
We tried to speak to RRA officials but could not get comments by press time.
A week after Cyprus lifted all travel restrictions for the fully jabbed, authorities have reclassified countries according to their COVID risk with rules applicable to passengers without a vaccination or recovery record.
The new measures went into effect on Wednesday 9th March 2022.
Rwanda has emerged among four countries removed from travel bans red list. The three others include UAE, China and Saudi Arabia.
Unvaccinated people from Rwanda and other concerned countries are required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test results taken not later than 72 hours and Rapid Test taken not later than 24 hours before departure.
IGIHE has learnt that Ndimbati has been arrested on Thursday 10th March 2022.
“RIB has arrested a man identified as Jean Bosco Uwihoreye alias Ndimbati,51, over alleged defilement,” RIB Spokesperson, Dr. Murangira B. Thierry has told IGIHE.
He revealed that Ndimbati is detained at Rwezamenyo RIB Post as investigation is underway pending transfer of his file to the Prosecution.
Ndimbati is arrested after publication of a video that went viral on social media where a girl accused him of abandoning parental duties to take care of twins they sired together.
The girl also revealed that Ndimbati drugged her to have sexual intercourses at a time when she was still a minor.
It is said that Ndimbati had started plans to escape after learning about accusations against her through the media.
Ndimbati has become a popular figure in local film industry particularly in Papa Sava film series aired on YouTube.
A critically endangered species of bats not sighted in 40 years has been found in Rwanda, with the “incredible” discovery delighting conservationists who had feared it was already extinct.
But the Hill’s horseshoe bat was in fact still clinging to life in Rwanda’s Nyungwe forest – a dense rainforest – the consortium behind the discovery said.
There had been no information on the population of the mammals and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2021 listed them as critically endangered.
Rediscovering the lost species “was incredible”, Jon Flanders, director for Bat Conservation International (BCI), said in a statement late on Tuesday.
“It’s astonishing to think that we’re the first people to see this bat in so long.”
The Texas-based non-profit had partnered with the Rwanda Development Board and Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association to conduct surveys in the jungle starting in 2013.
In 2019, after a 10-day expedition scouring the caves in the forest, the scientists found the bat.
“We knew immediately that the bat we had captured was unusual and remarkable,” BCI’s chief scientist, Winifred Frick, said.
“The facial features were exaggerated to the point of comical.”
But it took them another three years to verify its species.
The creatures of the night have long been infamous as fanged monsters or vectors of disease, with the coronavirus pandemic doing little to improve that image after scientists said Covid-19 probably originated in the animals.
From the tiny two-gram “bumblebee bat” to the giant Philippine flying fox with its 1.5m (5ft) wingspan, bats make up a fifth of all terrestrial mammals.
Some 40% of the 1,321 species assessed on the IUCN’s red list are now classified as endangered.
Human actions – including deforestation and habitat loss – are to blame.
For the researchers in Rwanda, the elusive discovery marks the beginning of a new race to save the once lost species from disappearing again.
“Now our real work begins to figure out how to protect this species long into the future,” said Flanders.
