February 2026 Project Updates: Major Ongoing Construction and Infrastructure Projects Across Rwanda
During February 2026, Rwanda recorded steady progress across key infrastructure sectors including education, health, water, roads, energy, housing, irrigation, and environmental protection.
Several updates were presented to Parliament on 12 February 2026 by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, during the revised 2025/26 national budget presentation. Additional updates were communicated by district authorities and national institutions throughout the month.
Below is a sector-by-sector breakdown of the latest construction progress across the country.
Education Infrastructure
- During the 12 February 2026 parliamentary session, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning announced significant progress in national education infrastructure projects:
- Construction of 7 Teacher Training Colleges: The projects had reached 69% completion, strengthening Rwanda’s teacher development capacity.
- Rwanda Coding Academy New Campus: The new campus had progressed to 72% completion, supporting the country’s digital skills and innovation agenda.
- ES Kinazi TSS Modernization Project: On 20 February 2026, Ruhango District announced that modernization works were nearing completion. The upgraded institution is expected to serve as a model school for agriculture, livestock, and agro-processing training.
- EP Gitega and EP Muhima Classroom Construction: On 11 February 2026, Nyarugenge District reported that construction of 16 classrooms at EP Gitega and EP Muhima is progressing well, alongside retaining wall works at GS Sainte Famille.
Health Infrastructure
- Masaka Hospital Expansion Project: During the 12 February budget presentation, the Minister stated that the upgrade of Masaka Hospital into a University Teaching Hospital had reached 98% completion, marking a major milestone in expanding tertiary healthcare services.
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- Rwanda Medical Supply Warehouse Project: On 18 February 2026, the Ministry of Health confirmed that construction was continuing. Once completed, the facility will double national storage capacity for essential medicines, significantly strengthening the national pharmaceutical supply chain.
Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
- Water sector updates were also presented during the 12 February parliamentary session.
- Nyamagabe Water System (64 km): Progress had reached 29% completion.
- Gisagara Water System (312 km): The project stood at 70% completion.
- Water Systems Rehabilitation (55 km across 13 districts): Rehabilitation works had reached 79.3% completion.
- Rwaniro Water Supply Project: On 9 February 2026, Huye District announced that the project was nearing completion. It includes 30.4 kilometres of pipeline, eight reservoirs, and 28 public taps aimed at expanding access to clean water.
Irrigation & Dam Infrastructure
- Construction of Muvumba Multi-Purpose Dam: On 15 February 2026, the Rwanda Water Resources Board announced that construction in Nyagatare District had reached 46% completion. The dam is expected to irrigate 10,000 hectares upon completion. Due to heavy rainfall and relocation delays, the completion timeline was extended to 2027.
Transportation Infrastructure
- The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning highlighted continued progress on national road upgrades during the 12 February 2026 session.
- Ngoma–Ramiro (52.8 km): 70% complete
- Upgrading of Base–Butaro–Kidaho (63 km): 56% complete
- Upgrading works of Nyagatare–Rwempasha (18 km): 70% complete
- Nyagatare–Rukomo (additional works): 70% complete
- Feeder road rehabilitation projects are also advancing:
- Rutsiro (41 km): 85.2% complete
- Karongi (14.5 km): 84% complete
- Nyacyonga–Mukoto: 54.5% complete
- Nyagisozi–Remera–Nshili: 14.6% complete
- Kibingo–Karambo–Buhoro Road Project (4.5 km): On 3 February 2026, Ruhango District announced that asphalt works were nearing completion, a development expected to accelerate urban growth in Ruhango Town.
Energy Infrastructure
- Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant (43.5 MW) : The Minister reported on 12 February that construction had reached 60% completion. Once operational, the plant will increase national electricity generation capacity and support Rwanda’s industrialization strategy.
Urbanization and Human Settlement Infrastructure
- The Minister also reported that housing development projects are progressing.
- Batsinda Heza Estate (548 Units): The Minister reported that construction of the 548 dwelling units had been completed at 100%, while progress on basic infrastructure works for Batsinda II Heza Estate had reached 20.9%.
- Nyabisindu Rehousing Project (1,639 Units): The project stood at 4.5% completion, aiming to expand access to planned housing and promote sustainable urban growth in Kigali.
- Masaka Views Eco-Estate: On 6 February 2026, Fortis Green Housing provided an update on the Phase I development of Masaka Views Eco‑Estate, reporting steady progress across the site. Construction is visibly advancing, with two- and three-bedroom townhouses and semi-detached family homes taking shape.
Environmental Protection Infrastructure
- Kigali Wetlands Rehabilitation Project: During the 12 February update, rehabilitation works covering Gikondo, Nyabugogo, Kibumba, and Rugenge–Rwintare were reported at 78% completion. The project plays a critical role in flood control, ecosystem restoration, and long-term environmental resilience.
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