July 20, 2023
Rwanda: Expired Lab Chemicals in Schools - MPs Urge 'Safe' Disposal
The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Education to address the issue of expired laboratory chemicals and products available in some schools in the country, within three… Read more »
Rwanda: House Calls for Action on School Lab Shortage
The Lower House has instructed the Ministry of Education to devise a comprehensive plan to address the issue of schools without laboratories for science education, and schools that… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Nearly 600 Pupils With Disabilities Sit Primary Leaving Exams
At least 561 primary school children with disabilities started national primary leaving examinations on Monday, July 17, according to the National Examination and School Inspection… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200,000 Pupils Start Primary Leaving Exams
More than 200,000 primary school children across the country started national primary leaving examinations on Monday, July 17, according to the National Examination and School… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Girls' Clubs to Be Scaled Up in Rwanda's Public Schools
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Building Learning Foundations (BLF), a UK Aid-funded programme, is planning to scale up Girls' Clubs in all public and… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: 25 Trainees Enrolled in Second Cohort of BK Academy's Entry-Level Programme
The second cohort of BK Academy's entry-level programme has enrolled 25 trainees, ranging in age from 22 to 26. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Clears Air on Allegations of Leaked Exams
The Director General of the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Bernard Bahati, has dismissed recent allegations of leaked exams and a misaligned… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Rwanda: Experts Explore Effective Approaches for Sustainability in Peace, Education
Prominent academics, researchers, educators, policy makers, and civil society representatives convened in a groundbreaking international peace education conference to discuss and… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Rwanda: Over 40,000 Teachers Recruited to Enhance Foundational Education
Minister for Education, Valentine Uwamariya, revealed the recruitment of more than 40,000 new teachers, highlighting the ministry's commitment to strengthening the education sector… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Rwanda: Fifty Schools in Rwanda Now Use Starlink Internet - ICT Ministry
Rwanda has launched Starlink internet in 50 schools, guaranteeing access to online learning opportunities and better learning outcomes for over 18,000 students, the Ministry of ICT… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Rwanda: AIMS Rwanda Graduates 57 in Mathematical Sciences
AIMS Rwanda celebrated its seventh graduation ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of 57 students who successfully completed their Master's degrees in Mathematical Sciences. Read more »
Rwanda: Mount Kigali University to Host Moot Court Competition
Mount Kigali University in partnership with Mount Kenya University, Parklands Law Campus will host the Mount Kenya University Regional Human Rights Moot Court Competition on… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: Varsities Urged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Technologies
The Minister of Education, Valentine Uwamariya has said that the universities that do not keep in tandem with the pace of growth of Information Technology (IT) and new development… Read more »
East Africa: Step Towards Better Nutrition - How Region Could Unlock School Feeding Programme Success
Every individual should be provided with access to a nourishing meal; this is a fundamental human right necessary for leading a healthy life, particularly for children who need… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan University Ranks Among Top in Sub-Saharan Africa
A Rwandan university has secured the eighth spot with an impressive score of 68.3 out of 100 in the inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) University Rankings released on Monday, June… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Rwanda: Over 400,000 Candidates to Sit for National Exams
A total of 421,973 students across all levels are gearing up for the national exams set to take place from mid-July to early August. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Launches Practical National Exams Assessment in TVET Schools
The Minister of State in Charge of Primary and Secondary Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, on Monday, June 19 inaugurated the Competence-Based integrated Assessment for practical… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Rwanda: Over 25,000 Teachers Benefit From Innovative Project to Enhance ICT Utilisation in Schools
A total of 25,076 teachers benefited from the Capacity Development for ICT in Education (CADIE) project, which aimed to facilitate the effective use of ICT in Teaching and… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Rwanda: Austrian NGO Builds ECD to Support Single Mothers in Rwanda
Future for Kids in Rwanda, an Austrian development aid association represented by its local NGO of the same name, is dedicated to the welfare of vulnerable children and young… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Rwanda: College ADEC Ruhanga Triumphs in National School Business Clubs Competitions
Students from Ruhanga College emerged winners in the highly competitive National Student Business Club Competition, an annual event organized by Educate! in partnership with the… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Rwanda: Novel Project to Revolutionarise Inclusiveness in Rwanda's High Education
The University of Rwanda (UR) on June 8 launched the Answer Project, also referred to as as the Advanced Inclusion for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in Rwanda. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Rwanda: Govt, Imbuto Launch Special Catch-Up Drive for Students Affected By Disasters
The government and Imbuto Foundation have joined forces to launch a "Remedial and Catch-up Programme" aimed at assisting students who were displaced by the May 2-3 disasters in… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Rwanda: Mount Kenya University Rwanda Changes Name to Mount Kigali University
Mount Kenya University Rwanda is now Mount Kigali University. The change of name was recently authorized by the Higher Education Council of Rwanda. The university is now an… Read more »
June 03, 2023
Rwanda: University of Kigali Graduate Wins National Bank of Rwanda Postgraduate Research
Leonidas Manayubahwe Kazana, a University of Kigali graduate, was on June 1 crowned winner of the inaugural 2022 National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) Postgraduate Research Competition. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Rwanda: Former Higher Education Council Boss Joins Mount Kigali University as Chairman of University Council
Mount Kigali University has tapped Dr Innocent Sebasaza Mugisha, the former Executive Director of Higher Education Council, as chairman of its Council. Read more »