February 13, 2023
Rwanda: Starlink Internet to Be Piloted in 500 Schools
Schools are among Rwandan institutions given priority to benefit from the satellite-based internet soon to be provided by billionaire Elon Musk's high-speed satellite internet… Read more »
February 12, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Connect 3,000 Schools to Internet By 2024
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire says about 3,000 schools that are not connected to the internet will have access to it by 2024 through financing from China Exim… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Rwanda: UR Launches Kent State University Centre, Seeks to Start Aeronautics Program
Following an agreement signed between Kent State University and the University of Rwanda (UR), the USA-based higher learning institution on Wednesday, January 25, officially… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Rwanda: Education Board to Reduce Student-Textbook Gap By 2025
While Rwanda strives to provide inclusive and equitable quality education in a digital transformation era, the government has been re-assessing and making changes in some aspects… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Build Tvet Centre of Excellence in Every District
Following a fund secured from the Korean Exim Bank, the Ministry of Education through the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) has kicked off with a feasibility study phase to establish TVET… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Rwanda: University of Kigali Explains Delay of 7th Graduation Event
The management of the University of Kigali has come out to clarify the reasons behind the postponement of their seventh graduation ceremony, which had earlier been slated for… Read more »
Rwanda: Confusion Over Delayed University of Kigali Graduation
Over 1,400 students from the University of Kigali (UoK) who were supposed to graduate on Friday, December 2 are in confusion following unexplained delays which the University and… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Rwanda: Implementation of New Schooling Hours Gets Underway
Students officially started the second term with new schooling hours where the classes started at 8:30a.m as set by cabinet resolution of November 11, 2022. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Rwanda: 2022 Was a Good Year for Teachers, Mega Changes in Education Sector
The Covid-19 pandemic brought a lot of setbacks. Many lost their jobs, others were subjected to salary reductions and so on. The Russia-Ukraine conflict made things even worse.… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Rwanda: Govt to Connect 60% of Primary Schools to Internet in Two Years
The government of Rwanda is planning to connect at least 60 per cent of primary schools to the internet by 2024. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Rwanda: Education Ministry Releases New School Hours Schedule
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has publicised a timetable to follow next year with revised school hours countrywide. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Rwanda: How Rwandan Diaspora Are Impacting Health and Education in Rwanda
Steffi Mushayija, a Rwandan physiotherapist originally based in Belgium, decided to stay and continue working in Rwanda after working at the Gisenyi Hospital for six months as part… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Rwanda: International Schools Not Exempt From New School Hours
Schools that offer international programmes are not exempt from newly proposed school hours even as they may not neccesarily implement the exact schedule due to be released by the… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Rwanda: Over 600 Students Graduate From Adventist University of Central Africa
The Adventist University of Central Africa, has conferred academic degrees to 621 students in its 28th undergraduate and 6th postgraduate graduation on 11 December 2022, in a… Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry "Reassessing" School Fees Policy After Complaints
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) is currently assessing the possibility of increasing school fees in particular schools, after some head teachers complained that they are… Read more »
December 09, 2022
Rwanda: Over 400 Graduate at Mount Kenya Rwanda
The assembly ground of Mount Kenya University Rwanda was on Friday morning teeming with excited graduands in gowns, suits and dresses as friends and families gathered to celebrate… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Rwanda: BK in Partnership With Umuhuza to Sponsor 180 Teen Mothers to Join TVET
Umuhuza, a non-government organisation that strives to promote peace and justice, in partnership with Bank of Kigali, is sponsoring 180 teen mothers in Ruhango District to join… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Rwanda: Activists Want More Teachers for Children With Disability
Activists have called upon the government to train more teachers for children with disabilities in order to ease their access to education. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Special Fund to Boost TVET Education
A study aimed at developing a comprehensive analysis of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape in Rwanda has been launched. Read more »
Rwanda: Ministry of Education Launches Study to Establish Fund for Skills Development
A study aimed at developing a comprehensive analysis of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape in Rwanda has been launched. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Rwanda: Over 20 Students Graduate From Bank of Kigali Academy
The first cohort of Bank of Kigali's entry level training programme graduated on Thursday, November 17 after completing a three-month intensive training in banking. Read more »
Rwanda: Reformed School Hours Will Improve Child Welfare - Experts
Experts in early childhood development have commended the new changes in schooling hours, saying they will improve the welfare of children. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Government to Assist Varsity Students Turn Research Ideas Into Solutions
University of Rwanda (UR) is partnering with other institutions to come up with an initiative for assisting final-year students turn their research ideas into innovative solutions. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Private Schools Say Changes in Study Time Could Affect Curriculum
The government last week announced new school and official working hours. Read more »
November 12, 2022
Rwanda: Officials Speak Out on New School, Working Time Directives
Following the cabinet's decision to change the official schooling and working hours, a lot is expected in terms of feasibility and impact. Read more »