Rwanda: Peace Marathon Prize Money to Increase

Organizers of the Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM) have announced increased prize money for winners of the 2023 edition slated for June 11. Read more »

Rwanda: Seven Things to Know as Govt Rolls Out Community Service for Convicts

As the government looks to decongest correctional facilities in the country, a Presidential Order was issued to determine modalities for the execution of the penalty of community… Read more »

Rwanda: Huye Mine Accident - Landslide Derails Rescue Efforts

Efforts to rescue six workers trapped in an illegal mine that collapsed in Kinazi sector, Huye district last week have been derailed by two consecutive landslides caused by heavy… Read more »

Rwanda: Kamonyi - 10 Arrested On Suspicion of Withholding Information on Genocide Victims

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) have confirmed having in custody 10 suspects from two sectors in Kamonyi district who are being investigated on charges of disposing of or… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame in Zimbabwe for Transform Africa Summit

President Paul Kagame has, on Wednesday, April 26, arrived in Zimbabwe for the 6th edition of Transform Africa Summit, according to the Office of the President. Read more »

Rwanda: Artists React to Burundi's Decision to Ban Rwandan Songs

On April 24, National Communication Council of Burundi (CNC) announced the banning of 33 songs, including seven that featured Rwandan artistes. Read more »

Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over 'Kwa Dubai' Estate Case

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has submitted the case file of Jean Nsabimana, a businessman who constructed the Kinyinya-based estate 'Urukumbuzi', commonly known as Kwa Dubai… Read more »

Rwanda: ITF World Tennis Tour - Ishimwe, Hakizumwami Through to Quarter Finals

Rwandans Claude Ishimwe and Junior Hakizumwami have advanced to the quarter finals of the ongoing ITF Tennis World Tour Junior Grade 5 tournament in Kigali after eliminating Polish… Read more »

Rwanda: General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on How Cows Sealed Friendship With Kagame

During celebrations for his 49th birthday, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that cows he received from President Paul Kagame in 2022, sealed a mark of their friendship. Read more »

Rwanda: Microsurgery in Rwanda Could Lower Amputation Cases - Plastic Surgeon

A group of doctors from Sweden and the US together with their Rwandan colleagues recently launched and effectively conducted a microsurgery visiting professor programme, the first… Read more »

Rwanda: Iris Scans, Fingerprints Help Recovery When Digital ID is Lost

The technology considered for Rwanda's proposed digital identity (ID) cards, including biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans, will make them 'recoverable', even when… Read more »

Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Urged to Proactively Combat the Spread of HIV/Aids, Safeguard Their Futures

Nyagatare, like many other districts in Rwanda, has made significant strides in combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, despite progress, young people remain one of the most… Read more »

Burundi: Former PM's Arrest Linked to 'Undermining Security, Economy'

The spokeswoman for Burundi's Supreme Court has revealed that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was arrested for allegedly undermining national security, sabotaging the proper… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Traders Fined for Hiking Food Prices

At least 20 traders in the City of Kigali have been fined for unreasonably increasing the prices of maize, Irish potatoes, and rice. Read more »

Rwanda: Players Abroad - Sahabo, Emeran on Target as Imanishimwe's Far Struggle

It was a good weekend for Rwandan players plying their trade in foreign leagues as a host of players continue to excel in their respective teams. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Malta Explore Areas of Cooperation

Rwanda and Malta explored areas of cooperation, with a focus on trade and investment in both countries. Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwandan Officials Saved Jolly Mutesi From South African Rape Convict's Scam

In 2022, Jolly Mutesi, who was crowned Miss Rwanda 2016, survived what would have been the biggest scam to ever happen to a Rwandan female star. Read more »

Rwanda: Habimana, Mwamikazi Crowned 2023 Mountain Bike Champions

Star riders Jean Eric Habimana and Jazilla Mwamikazi were on Sunday, April 23, crowned champions of the 2023 National Championship Mountain Bike XCO after emerging victorious in… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Nyanza, Gisagara District Officials in Custody Over Tender Fraud

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has re-arrested five officials from Southern Province for allegedly committing crimes related to public tendering processes. Read more »

Rwanda: AS Kigali Crowned Women Football League Champions

AS Kigali women football club clinched their record 13th women football league title after a 3-0 victory over Kayonza WFC in what was their last league encounter of the season held… Read more »

Rwanda: Four Foreign Players Eligible to Play for Amavubi

There are so many footballers of Rwandan descent scattered across the globe with many of them being youngsters climbing the football ladder. Read more »

Rwanda: Museveni's Son in Rwanda for 49th Birthday

Uganda's Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Kigali on Sunday, April 23 accompanied by several officials. Read more »

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 »

Rwanda: Burundian Gospel Icon Apollinaire Habonimana Set for Concert in Kigali

Burundian gospel music icon Apollinaire Habonimana will be singing in a concert in Kigali in May. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Issue Digital IDs in Three Years

Rwanda plans to issue digital identity (ID) cards within three years to allow residents to use such identification documents stored in their phones, and replace the current… Read more »