June 01, 2023
Rwanda: Laptop for Teachers Not a Luxury but a Necessity
The government, through Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has announced plans to reinforce the exercise of distributing laptops to teachers with officials saying that the target… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Rwanda: TVET Schools Showcase Exceptional Innovations
Thirty Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools in Kigali City are showcasing their innovative skills in an ongoing exhibition organized by City authorities. Read more »
Rwanda: Varsity Scholarships - STEM Students Are Big Winners as 21% of Applicants Miss Out
The Higher Education Council (HEC) has confirmed that a substantial number of students who applied to study at the University of Rwanda have been deemed eligible for scholarship… Read more »
Rwanda: All Teachers Will Have Laptops By 2025 - REB Boss
The Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Nelson Mbarushimana, has disclosed that efforts are underway to ensure that, by 2025, every teacher has a laptop and… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Activists Push for Subsidised Education for Autistic Children
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has highlighted the high cost of education for children with autism, emphasizing the need for government intervention to… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Two Rwandans Named Among Top 10 Finalists for Africa Education Medal 2023
Rogers Patrick Kamugisha and Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura - have been named among the top 10 finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2023, a prestigious continental award. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts Africa Youth Mathematicians' Competition
Rwanda is hosting, for the first time, the 30th edition of the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad, PAMO 2023, running from May 13 to 22. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Turkish Maarif Foundation Ink Deal to Advance Tvet Skills
Rwanda has signed a host country agreement with the Turkish Maarif Foundation, which will benefit the education sector, especially in Technical and Vocational Education Training… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences to Roll Out Master's, PhD Programmes in Malaria Modelling
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences-Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS NEI) and the Malaria Modelling for Sustainable Public Health Policies in Africa (MaModAfrica)… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Private Companies Take the Lead in Revolutionising Education and Preparing the Workforce of the Future
Africa is often described as the youngest continent and the future workforce of the world. However, to fulfil this potential, the education systems in Africa must be improved to… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Rwanda: Educators Who Were Killed in Genocide Honored
The Ministry of Education, on Wednesday, April 26, held an event to remember employees of the former ministries in charge of education who perished during the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Rwanda: Mount Kenya University Rwanda Gets Accredited
The Government of Rwanda has granted Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) full accreditation to operate as a fully-fledged university. The accredited institution will launch as… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Ruto to Discuss Northern Corridor, Food Security, Tech
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is set to arrive in Rwanda on Tuesday, April 4, for a two-day state visit. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Unicef, Airtel Partner to Increase Access to Digital Learning in Rural Schools
Airtel Rwanda and UNICEF have unveiled a new collaboration to help expedite the roll-out of digital learning in rural schools by linking them to the internet and ensuring access to… Read more »
April 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Did Not Endorse Genderqueer Toolkit - Govt Spokesperson
Government neither endorsed nor adopted a Comprehensive Sexuality Education toolkit recognizing and promoting the education about genderqueer and different sexual orientations, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Launches Bootcamp to Increase Female Students in STEM
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) on Saturday launched a six-day boot camp aimed at increasing the number of female students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Rwanda: School Food Procurement to Be Coordinated At District Level
Effective from the next academic term, schools in the same district will buy major foodstuffs such as rice, maize flour, and cooking oil at the same price, under the direction of… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Laboratory Shortage 'Could Trigger Change in National Examinations'
Education minister Valentine Uwamariya has said that the ministry is mulling a proposal to reduce the burden of an inadequate number of laboratories in science teaching secondary… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Authors Call for Promotion of Early Literacy Programmes
Rwandan authors have called for promotion of early literacy programmes, creating reading clubs, organising book fairs, and literacy festivals to celebrate the reading and writing… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting French Language
Education minister Valentine Uwamariya announced progress on a new initiative to promote the French language in Rwanda and emphasized government's commitment to promoting the… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Push for ECDs at Workplaces
After maternity leave, women struggle with balancing breastfeeding their newly born babies and keeping active at work during working hours. Most of them have one-hour permission… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Rwanda: Education Ministry Calls for Parents' Involvement in School Feeding Programme
On the occasion of the African Day of School Feeding, the Ministry of Education has emphasized the government's commitment to the program, revealing that it has increased the… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Top 10 African Countries in Global Soft Power Ranking
Rwanda is ranked among the top 10 African countries in the 2023 Global Soft Power Index, released by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Rwanda: University of Kigali Graduates Over 1,800
Over 1,800 graduates from the University of Kigali and their families on Friday, March 3, gathered for the graduation ceremony held at Intare Conference Arena in Gasabo district. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Africa Urged to Prioritize Investment in STEM
Africa should prioritize investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to build and retain science skills on the continent, Niger's Minister for… Read more »