Rwanda: Mugisha Blames Fatigue for Disastrous Tour Du Rwanda 2023 Campaign

Team Rwanda rider Moïse Mugisha had his Tour du Rwanda 2023 winning dreams short-lived the time he abandoned the race citing fatigue behind his sudden withdrawal. Read more »

Rwanda: Nyagatare Tops in Performances Contracts

Nyagatare district was ranked first in delivering on the Imihigo (performance contracts) scoring 81.64per cent for the year 2021-2022, followed by Huye and Rulindo districts, with… Read more »

Rwanda: Norrsken Kigali House Announces Third Phase of Construction

Norrsken Kigali House, Africa's biggest hub for entrepreneurs, has broken ground for the final phase of the construction (Phase 3) of its Kigali House which will commence on March… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame to Receive CAF President's Outstanding Achievement Award

President Paul Kagame will receive CAF President's Outstanding Achievement Award 2022 in a glamorous awarding ceremony that will take place in Kigali on March 14. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Warns Public Servants on 'Wasteful' Meetings

President Paul Kagame has warned senior and local government officials who spend the majority of working hours in meetings that in return have little to no impact. Read more »

Rwanda: Obesity Rates Double in Rwandan Cities

The number of obese Rwandans in urban cities has doubled over the past 10 years, according to Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 500 Tonnes of Single-Use Plastics to Be Recycled

In 2021, as Rwanda celebrated World Environment Day observed annually on June 5 to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment, the Sustainable Management… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Ideology Remains a Threat to Unity - Minister Bizimana

The concept of Genocide ideology is a big threat to unity of Rwandans, and while there are signs that it is relatively vanishing, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Population Passes 13 Million

Rwanda's population increased from 10.5 million in 2012 to 13.2 million in 2022, indicating an annual population growth rate of 2.3 percent, according to findings released from the… Read more »

Rwanda: African Airport Industry Experts Meet in Rwanda

The 69th edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Board Meeting, Regional Committees, Conference, and Exhibition, started in Kigali on Saturday, February 25, to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Announce Carbon Credit Offerings in April

Rwanda will announce its offering on the carbon market in April following consultations and studies that are currently under way, Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Chosen As Water and Sanitation Training Locations

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) is in its pilot phase to establish the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA) in a bid to reach the Sustainable… Read more »

Kenya: Mount Kenya University's Paramount Hotel to Serve Region

An upcoming university training hotel under construction in Rwanda will be a regional centre for hospitality and tourism studies, the Mount Kenya University (MKU) founder, Prof.… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Urged to Enforce Implementation of Special Needs Education Policy

The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is urging the Ministry of Education and the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) to enforce and monitor the… Read more »

Rwanda: Empowering District Economies Vital for Inclusive Growth

The National Strategy for Transformation (NST) is Rwanda's roadmap of getting to Vision 2050. It is the means to a desired end. It is however important to note that any… Read more »

Rwanda: Population Census Results for Next Week

Results of the national census are expected to be released during the eighteenth edition of the National Dialogue Council, Umushikirano, TheNewTimes has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: Rab Warns Against Pork Consumption in Musanze Over Swine Erysipelas

Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) has warned residents in Musanze against pork consumption following the 'swine erysipelas' illness identified in Muko… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Deploys Drones to Deliver Diabetes Meds At Patients' Doorsteps

The Ministry of Health in Partnership with Zipline and Partners in Health are conducting trials of how insulin medications for diabetes patients can be delivered at doorsteps using… Read more »

Rwanda: Former University of Rwanda Lecturer Kayumba Acquitted

The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Wednesday, February 22 acquitted former University of Rwanda lecturer, Christopher Kayumba of charges related to sexual assault. Read more »

Rwanda: Starlink Enters Rwanda

Billionaire Elon Musk's satellite-based internet venture, Starlink, has started in Rwanda using inter-satellite links commonly known as space lasers, officials have confirmed. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Private Sector Explores Investment Opportunities in UAE

A delegation from Rwanda's private sector, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Rwandan embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are holding investment roadshows in UAE… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Namuhoranye, the New Police Chief?

President Paul Kagame on Monday, February 20, appointed Felix Namuhoranye as the new Inspector General of Rwanda National Police (RNP), replacing Commissioner General Dan Munyuza,… Read more »

Rwanda: Étoile Suspend Head Coach Nsengiyumva

Etoile de l'Est have controversially handed a two-week suspension to head coach Francois Nsengiyumva due to misconduct and 'poor run of results' despite being at the… Read more »

Rwanda: Probe Into Collapse of Maize Shelters After Second Incident Injures 20

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources is working with other institutions to examine the cause of collapsing maize drying shelters so as to come up with improved… Read more »

Rwanda: Strange Disease Kills Over 200 Pigs in Musanze

A disease yet to be identified has killed over 200 pigs in Musanze District leading to a pause in movement and consumption in some areas. Read more »