March 04
East Africa: On EAC's GMO Disharmony and Little-Known GM Mosquito Research
The Gazettement of Rwanda's biosafety law last month does not seem to have received much regional attention. It probably should have. To see why, recall that it was only in 2016… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans Get Early New Year Presents in Biontech Factory
It is only a few days to the end of 2023. We are already into the festive season. Yesterday was Christmas Day when Christians and non-Christians alike celebrate the birth of Jesus… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Schools Exhibit Science-Based Projects as Rwanda Celebrates World Science Day
While celebrating World Science Day, on November 10, 2023, at Lycée de Kigali, students from higher learning institutions and secondary schools exhibited science-based… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Rwanda: How Waste Became a Soil Scientist's Cash Cow
Noel Nizeyimana is not your typical businessman, what others view as waste, he sees as 'gold'. He founded GreenCare Rwanda in Huye, aiming to offer sustainable solutions for solid… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: Bridging the Gender Gap - Starlight Africa's Launch of Stem Clubs
More than 200 girls pursuing science combinations in high school gathered on July 7 to participate in the STEM clubs launch event organised by Starlight Africa. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: Research Day - King Faisal Hospital Awards Best Scientists
King Faisal Hospital, on August 11, 2023 awarded three researchers whose projects have potential to make a big impact and be an innovative solution in the health sector. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Rwanda: STEM Inclusion Key to Rwanda's Tech Journey - ICT Minister
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, emphasised the importance of creating a sustainable and inclusive future, and fostering diversity in STEM-related domains as… Read more »
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 »
May 21, 2023
Tanzania: Botanists Discover What Could Be World's Newest Plant
Botanists have discovered what could be the world's newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped and nocturnal plant growing in Northern Tanzania, Citizen Tanzania… 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 »
Rwanda: Stempower Urges Girls, Women to Embrace Stem Education
Stempower, a non-governmental organization promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education across Sub-Saharan Africa, has encouraged girls and women in… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Green Growth Vs GMO Preparing for Better or Worse
In the "land of a thousand hills," as Rwanda is fondly known, the country is rich in plants and animals which makes part of the biodiversity. Rwanda is setting a precedent to the… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Experts Call for Robust Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management #AfricaClimateCrisis
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Become Hub in Forensic Training
Rwanda could soon start training experts in forensic sciences as the country seeks to become a regional hub in the field. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, U.S. Biotech Firm in Joint Effort to Address Biosecurity Challenges
The government has entered into a partnership with American Biotechnology Company, Ginkgo Bioworks, in a bid to develop new biosecurity capabilities in Rwanda. Read more »
August 01, 2022
Rwanda: Why Varsity Student's Business Was Nominated for U.S.$100,000 Global Award
Ernest Mugisha, 22, started pondering about how to create a business empire that could change his life as well as help fight poverty in his community when he was studying… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Rwanda: Over 100 Rwandans Set to Graduate in Nuclear Science
A total of 100 Rwandans are next month expected to graduate with different levels in the industry of nuclear science and technology in what is seen as a major boost for the… Read more »
April 19, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Partnerships to Help Develop Space Capacity
Rwanda is in talks with a host of nations to help develop its space capabilities, in possible deals that will potentially add impetus to the country's Information and Communication… Read more »