August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Weather Agency Warns of Strong Winds in Four Districts
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has issued a warning of strong winds exceeding 10 meters per second in four districts surrounding Lake Kivu during the month of August. Northern… Read more »
Rwanda: New Joint Venture to Explore Lithium in Rwanda
Aterian PLC, a UK-based mining company has signed a joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd and Kinunga Mining Ltd to explore Lithium in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Rolls Out New Anti-Terrorist Financing Measures
Rwanda's Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has devised a raft of new measures aimed at ehnancing the country's capacity to prevent, combat, and criminalise money laundering and… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Imanizabayo in Uganda Ahead of Kampala Queens Move
Rayon Sports Women FC striker Florence Imanizabayo is in Kampala ahead of his move to Uganda's topflight women side Kampala Queens, Times Sport can confirm. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Woman Sends Away Rwandan Lover After Husband Returns Home 17 Years Later
Residents in Lurambi, Kakamega County, in western Kenya are reeling in shock after a man who went missing for 17 years returned home. Read more »
Rwanda: Munyuza Picked Among New Envoys as Ngarambe Lands New Role
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza has been named Rwanda's ambassador to Egypt. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Sets Closing Time for Night-Time Entertainment
In a move to control noise pollution and regulate sanight-time entertainment, a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 1, established a closing time… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Online Practices That May Land You in Jail
Nearly two million Rwandans use internet and the number keeps growing, according to the fift Population and Housing Census conducted in 2022 Read more »
Rwanda: House Gives Draft GMO Law Clean Bill of Health
Parliament approved the relevance of a draft law governing biosafety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), protect… Read more »
Rwanda: Ikirenga Culture Tourism Festival Set for Second Edition
With the aim of celebrating Rwanda's rich cultural heritage while embracing its diverse artistic expressions, captivating language and natural beauty, , Ikirenga Art and Culture… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Rwanda: Music Stars Join Family, Friends as Junior Multisystem is Laid to Rest
Rwandan artistes and friends joined the family of Junior Multisystem to bid farewell to the late producer. The iconic producer was laid to rest in a burial ceremony held on… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Medical Doctor on the Need to Boost Pediatric Surgery
The zeal to see children healthy, and put a smile on their parents' faces after successful surgeries is what enthuses Axelle Aimee Nduwimana to wake up every single day to execute… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Advances to Semis
Rwanda qualified for the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Rwanda: Fathers Say Their Role in Exclusive Breastfeeding Paying Off
Breastfeeding can be a huge boon for an infant's health, aiding immunity, overall well-being, and parental bonding. Pediatricians recommend exclusively breastfeeding a child for at… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda-Uganda Border Crossing Sees Surge in Trade
Trade between Rwanda and Uganda, particularly in Burera District, has experienced a significant upswing since the reopening of the border between the two countries in January 2022. Read more »
Rwanda: Ten Hectares of Land Allocated for Construction of Muhanga Stadium
The government has completed expropriation of families on a 10-hectare piece of land in Muhanga District to pave way for the construction of a stadium. Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Chartine Imfurikeye, a Rising Star in Rwanda's Afro Pop Scene
Chartine Imfurikeye, is a singer and songwriter who is captivating the hearts of music lovers across the nation with her soulful melodies and empowering lyrics. Read more »
Rwanda: FIBA Women's Afrobasket - Nigeria's Rena Wakama a Symbol of Empowerment
There has been a thrilling display of talent and passion at the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Tributes as Midfielder Migi Hangs Up His Boots
Former coaches, teammates and players who looked up to football veteran Jean Baptiste 'Migi' Mugiraneza have described his as arguably one of the greatest midfielders that Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Sinach to Perform Again in Rwanda
The summer roaster has activities slated for various interests ranging from activism, music enthusiasm and a yearning for spiritual nourishment. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200 Sudanese Medical Students to Complete Studies in Rwanda
Over 200 Sudanese will be arriving in Rwanda soon to continue with their medical studies following an uprising in their country. The students will be enrolled at the University of… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda's Top Genocide Suspects Were Arrested
After several years of depending on informants in different countries about key genocide suspects, the prosecutor's office at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal… Read more »
Rwanda: Airlines to Be Required to Share Passenger Data Under New Bill
Airlines could be required to provide, in advance, passenger information and name record data to Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, before taking off or… Read more »
Rwanda: Sitting Volleyball - Mossad Rashad Pens Two-Year Deal as Rwanda Coach
Egyptian coach Dr. Mossad Rashad has penned a two-year contract extension that will see him coach Rwandan men and women's Sitting Volleyball teams until 2025. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Undergo 'Mock' Assessment on Tax Transparency
A five-day mock assessment exercise conducted by the Global Forum secretariat kicked off on Monday, July 31, in Kigali, in a move that aims at, among others, gauge the level of… Read more »