{"id":55939,"date":"2025-10-13T18:30:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/iot-devices-unveiled-to-monitor-air-pollution-in-rwanda\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T18:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:15:28","slug":"iot-devices-unveiled-to-monitor-air-pollution-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/iot-devices-unveiled-to-monitor-air-pollution-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"IoT devices unveiled to monitor air pollution in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The launch took place at the University of Rwanda\u2019s College of Science and Technology (CST-UR) on Friday, October 10, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Using Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the devices, designed to be mounted on both motor vehicles and motorcycles, continuously gather and transmit air quality data in real time. They monitor key indicators such as temperature, humidity, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and gases including ozone (O\u2083), nitrogen dioxide (NO\u2082), carbon dioxide (CO\u2082), and sulfur dioxide (SO\u2082).<\/p>\n<p>Data will be analysed in real time, enabling city administrators and researchers to identify high-risk pollution areas and take early preventive action.<\/p>\n<p>Representing the university, Professor Richard Musabe said the initiative will be highly beneficial to Kigali and its surrounding areas. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Eric Nizeyimana, the researcher behind the project, explained that the idea began in 2020 as a response to rising global air pollution. The research was conducted at the African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAir pollution is a major challenge in Kigali and beyond. It is crucial to develop sustainable solutions to protect both current and future generations,\u201d Dr. Nizeyimana said. The project will initially focus on Kigali, with plans to expand to other provinces.<\/p>\n<p>Eddah Barasa, Research Grants Officer at the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) under PASET, praised the initiative for its innovative use of technology and potential impact. RSIF\/PASET also financially supported the research.<\/p>\n<p>The Clean City IoT Device project not only collects and analyses real-time air quality data to guide preventive measures but also aims to raise public awareness, foster scientific collaboration, and engage communities in protecting urban environments.<\/p>\n<p>Key partners in the project include the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Meteo Rwanda, the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and RSIF\/PASET.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96099 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/iot_device_new.jpg\" alt=\"The the devices are designed to be mounted on both motor vehicles and motorcycles.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96098 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/iot_device_latest.jpg\" alt=\"The devices use Internet of Things (IoT) technology.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96097 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/iot_device_latest_photo.jpg\" alt=\"The project was developed by Dr. Eric Nizeyimana.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96096 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/new_iot_device_photo.jpg\" alt=\"Representing the university, Professor Richard Musabe said the initiative will be highly beneficial to Kigali and its surrounding areas. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-96095 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/iot_device_ur.jpg\" alt=\"The project was officially unveiled on Friday, October 10, 2025.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Devices designed to monitor air pollution were recently unveiled in Rwanda as part of a new technological initiative called the 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