August 14, 2024
Rwanda: Rwanda's Next Cabinet - What Is Expected?
When a new Prime Minister in Rwanda takes oath of office, it signals the beginning of a process to form a new cabinet as part of the new government mandate. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Problem With Congo Is FDLR, Says Kagame
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda's problem with DR Congo is the FDLR, a militia founded by remnants of the perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which is armed… Read more »
Rwanda: From Queues to Clicks - Balancing Digital Innovation With in-Person Banking in Rwanda
"But the banking halls are full of long queues still," expressed Victor in confusion after making yet another payment on his bank's mobile app. Despite heavy investments and rapid… Read more »
Rwanda: Ngirente Accepts Reappointment As Prime Minister
Following his reappointment as Prime Minister of Rwanda, on Tuesday , August 13, Edouard Ngerente has thanked President Paul Kagame and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Major Projects Set to Reduce Reliance On Wood Fuel in Rwanda
More than 150 exhibitors from the renewable and clean energy, transmission and distribution, energy consumption and management, back-up generators and critical power, and smart… Read more »
August 13, 2024
Rwanda: Former Finance Minister Ndagijimana Appointed BK Group CEO
The Bank of Kigali (BK) Group appointed former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), according to a statement it… Read more »
Rwanda: Will Rwanda Finally Break Its Olympic Curse in Los Angeles?
For the last two weeks, I've enjoyed the Summer Olympic Games in Paris and cheered for every team and athlete representing Africa. I felt immense pride watching Botswana's Letsile… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Reappoints Ngirente Prime Minister
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 13 reappointed Edouard Ngirente Prime Minister. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Welcomes King Mswati III At Village Urugwiro
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Tuesday, August 13, welcomed King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama at Village… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Patrick Rusine Engaged
Wedding bells are ringing for Rwanda's funnyman and radio host Patrick Rusine after proposing to his girlfriend Iryn Nizra Uwase. The comedian announced his engagement on social… Read more »
August 12, 2024
Rwanda: Equity Group Holdings PLC Reports Half Year Profit After Tax of Kshs 29.6 Billion
· Total Assets grow by 6% to Kshs 1.75 trillion · Deposits grow by 11% to Kshs 1.3 trillion · Half-year profit after tax up by 12% to Kshs 29.6 billion… Read more »
August 13, 2024
Rwanda: Health Ministry Explains Delay in Setting New Medical Tariffs
The Ministry of Health has said that the delay in setting new medical tariffs to replace the current ones that private health facilities say are low and make them incur losses is… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament - New Speaker to Be Elected By August 22
The swearing-in of Rwanda's new Members of Parliament (MPs) - also called Deputies - is expected by August 22, going by a provision in the constitution that stipulates that before… Read more »
Rwanda: People With Disabilities Outline Top Issues That Need Advocacy
In 2021, Rwanda adopted a national policy to help ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion in society and equal participation in Rwanda's transformation agenda. Read more »
August 12, 2024
Rwanda: Over 1,000 Mount Kenya University Students Graduate, Varsity Chairman Announces Waiver of Former Students' Fees Arrears
The founder and chairman of Mount Kigali University and Mount Kenya University in Kenya, Prof. Simon Gicharu, has waived fees arrears owed by former students. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Inauguration Shows His 'Impactful Leadership' - Mnangagwa
President Emerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe congratulated his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame who was sworn in for a five-year term on Sunday, August 11. Read more »
Rwanda: With the Electoral Season Behind Us - It's Time to Roll Our Sleeves Up
August 11, 2024 was President Paul Kagame's inauguration day for a new five-year term in office, following a resounding vote of confidence by the Rwandan electorate. Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Ministry Declares Monday a Public Holiday After Kagame Inauguration
Following the swearing-in of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11, the Ministry of Public Service and Labour declared Monday a holiday. Read more »
August 11, 2024
Rwanda: New Mandate Means Time for 'More Hard Work' - Kagame
After taking the Oath of Office as President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame said on Sunday, August 11, that the new five-year term is "the beginning of even more hard work." Read more »
August 12, 2024
Rwanda: Kagame Inauguration - When Is the Next Cabinet Expected?
After Paul Kagame took the Oath of Office as President of Rwanda, on Sunday, August 11, he has to appoint a Prime Minister within 15 days. Read more »
August 11, 2024
Rwanda: What Rwandans Expect From Kagame in the Next Five Years
Tens of thousands of Rwandans from across the country gathered at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11, to witness the inauguration of President Paul Kagame, who won a five-year… Read more »
Rwanda: Inaugural Address By President Paul Kagame
I can only begin by thanking all Rwandans for putting your trust and confidence in me. It is an honour to serve as your President for another term. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Swears in - Who Are the Leaders in Kigali?
All roads led to Amahoro Stadium, where President Paul Kagame will be sworn in as President of Rwanda, on Sunday, August 11, in a colourful ceremony attended by more than 20 Heads… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Sworn in As President for New Five-Year Term
President Paul Kagame was sworn in as Rwanda's Head of State on Sunday, August 11, beginning his new five-year term (2024-2029) before tens of thousands of Rwandans and… Read more »
August 08, 2024
Rwanda: Olympics - Rwandan Referee Becomes First African to Handle Beach Volleyball Semi-Finals
Rwandan referee Jean de Dieu Mukundiyukuri made history on Thursday, August 8 as he became the first African to officiate beach volleyball semi- finals at the Olympics. Read more »