May 13
Rwanda: The Guardian in Another Smear Job On Rwanda
Opposition to the UK-Rwanda migrants deal in the United Kingdom will go to any length to stop asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda. They have tried to find fault with it, lied and… Read more »
Rwanda: The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda
Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric… Read more »
Rwanda: Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies
The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in… Read more »
Rwanda: Ojemba Palace Launches in Kigali, Aims to Serve European Markets
In today's digital age, organisations--whether in technology or other sectors--must leverage digital tools effectively to remain competitive and foster growth. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Team, Rwanda Air Force Discuss Aviation Safety
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - When Will the Chamber of Deputies Be Dissolved?
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Before the serving Head of State's term in office ends,… Read more »
East Africa: RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Doumbouya Discuss Ways to Bolster 'Productive' Bilateral Cooperation
President Kagame arrived in Conakry on Monday, May 13, for a visit during which he discussed with President Mamadi Doumbouya, ways to bolster bilateral relations between Rwanda and… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgian Film Director Retells Killing of Three Children in Genocide Against Tutsi
In his latest documentary film, Belgian director Bernard Bellefroid tells the story of three children killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Planned Rf93bn Modern Nduba Waste Management Facility
The government is planning to set up a modern waste management facility in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, at a tune of €67 million (approx. Rwf93 billion) in an effort… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am a 'Kagamist'? When People Conflate Truth With Propaganda
One result of writing this column is that some people have been accusing me of being a "Kagamist" or, as those that make the accusation claim, "I am a propagandist singing the… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent's Investment Outlook
The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) slated for November this year is expected to showcase investment opportunities within Africa's critical minerals and rare earth elements market. Read more »
Rwanda: How a Sculptor Is Taking Charge in Preserving the Environment
Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, Claude Nizeyimana, a 25-year-old sculptor, last year initiated a project 'Ingoma100,' with an aim of intertwining the realms… Read more »
Rwanda: How Tech Is Poised to Transform Banking in Rwanda
Rwanda's banking industry has over the years been on the journey of embracing technology with many players adopting and integrating new banking systems in their day-to-day… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Deserves a Modern Waste Management Solution, and It Should Come From Source
The announcement by the Rwandan government to build a new landfill to replace the problematic Nduba site located in Gasabo district is a welcome step. Residents have borne the… Read more »
May 11
Kenya: Death Toll From Flooding in Kenya Rises to 267
At least 267 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March, the government said on Friday. Read more »
May 10
Rwanda: Rwanda Can Be a Country Where No Woman Dies Giving Life
Rwanda's story of progress in maternal health is nothing short of remarkable. The country has managed, in terms of maternal mortality, to move from the red zone 'extremely high'… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Faces $7 Billion Funding Gap to Implement Climate Action Plan
The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Deploy New System for Improved Land Services
People could be able to monitor the progress of their land service requests, and responsible public staff will be held accountable for delaying response once a new Land… Read more »
May 08
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa,… Read more »
Rwanda: How Will Govt Finance the 2024-2025 Budget?
The government plans to spend an estimated Rwf5,690 billion in the fiscal year 2024/2025, an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the Rwf5,116 billion approved for the current fiscal… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique - Daniel Chapo, 47, Announced As Ruling Party's Candidate in October Presidential Election
The ruling party in Mozambique, Frelimo, has announced Daniel Franciso Chapo, a member of its Central Committee, as the party's candidate in the presidential election in October,… Read more »
Rwanda: Project in Pipeline to Restore Congo-Nile Divide
The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing… Read more »
Rwanda: Indangamirwa Cultural Troupe to Honor Genocide Victims Killed and Thrown in Water
As Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi for the 30th time, there's a poignant reminder of those who couldn't be laid to rest with dignity - the victims thrown… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 300,000 Plots of Land Registered Following Fee Waiver
Residents who could not get their plots of land registered in a centralised system due to a prohibitive fee received the service for free after the government waived the charge,… Read more »