Rwanda: Liberalization of Public Transport Set to Increase Competition

The government has licensed 14 companies and four individuals to operate public transport on various routes in the City of Kigali, including newly unveiled routes, breaking a… Read more »

Rwanda: Older People, It's Time to Get Healthier

Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age. The ageing process often brings about changes in metabolism, muscle mass, bone density, and overall body function,… Read more »

Rwanda: Why ESG Investors Are Pouring Money Into Rwanda

Two decades ago, nobody would have thought it was important to draw a distinction between investors based on their consciousness. Not today. Read more »

Rwanda: Bk Capital Introduces Tekana Personal Pension Scheme - A Step Towards Financial Security

BK Capital, incorporated in Rwanda in 2012 as BK Securities Limited, is a subsidiary of BK Group PLC. It's the largest investment bank and fund manager in Rwanda that offers Stock… Read more »

Rwanda: How Efficient Are Electric Motorbikes?

bikes) were first introduced in Rwanda in 2019 in line with the Green Growth and Climate Resilient Strategy, a 2050 vision for the country of being a developed, climate-resilient… Read more »

Africa: AU to Fund SADC Mission in DR Congo

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to "mobilise requisite support" for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament Calls for Inquiry Into Gender Disparity in Job Applications

Women account for a far smaller percentage of job applicants compared to men in public service, the lower chamber of Parliament has exposed. It called for an inquiry into the… Read more »

Rwanda: Police Launches 'E-Test Driving License System'

The Rwanda National Police's Department of Testing and Licensing, on Wednesday, March 13, launched a 'Driving eTesting System', an innovative move equipped with advanced technology… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali's Public Transport Revolution - a Bumpy Road to a Smoother Ride

The move this week by the regulatory authority together with the City of Kigali to liberalise the public transportation sector is a welcome step towards a more efficient and… Read more »

Rwanda: Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup Now Here to Stay - Official

The Cecafa senior men's Challenge Cup is back on the table after a five year-hiatus mainly due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Rwanda: Lessons From RPF Congress - Demand More, Give More and Prepare for Transition

On Saturday, I joined around 2,000 Rwandans at Intare Arena to attend the RPF-Inkotanyi Extraordinary Congress for two main purposes: firstly, to find out who the 70 RPF-Inkotanyi… Read more »

Rwanda: Can Ish Kevin and His Generation Save Hip Hop?

On March 3, Ish Kevin, a Rwandan renowned lyricist and rapper, released a snippet of his next big project, produced in the old-school hip-hop style of the 90s and early 2000s,… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Highlights Major Plans to Boost Food Crops Production

Rwanda's agriculture sector recorded the slowest growth in 2023 at 2 per cent, with food crop production activities stagnating at 0 per cent, the latest data from the National… Read more »

Rwanda: Kinyarwanda - What We Lose By Not Speaking Native Language

Since relocating to the US in 2019, Rwanda's Nichola Muhire found himself in a dynamic working environment where proficiency in a different language (particularly English) is… Read more »

Rwanda: Bk Foundation, Inkomoko, Empower Women Entrepreneurs in 8th Edition of Bk Urumuri Initiative

BK Foundation, in partnership with Inkomoko, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative. This groundbreaking six-month business… Read more »

Rwanda: Antenatal Depression - Why Pregnant Women Need Support

Antenatal depression, also known as depression during pregnancy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for women. Symptoms may include sadness, sleep problems,… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Endorses Kenya's Raila Odinga for AU Top Job

President Paul Kagame has said he will endorse Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, one of two candidates who have announced their bid for the chairmanship of the African Union… Read more »

East Africa: Regional Parliament Petitioned Over Inadequate Healthcare in EAC

East African Community (EAC) citizens go to foreign countries for advanced treatment, resulting in spending abroad the resources that could help regional growth, activists said as… Read more »

Rwanda: Top French Prosecutor Calls for End to Impunity As He Honours Murambi Genocide Victims

Jean François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office, paid tribute to the 50,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during his… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Makes Two New Appointments in Foreign Affairs Ministry

President Paul Kagame, on March 12, 2024, appointed Amb.Monique Mukaruliza as Ambassador at large in charge for regional integration in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - True Path to Peace Will Not Be Found in Externalising Blame

The recent seeming change in the US stance on the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) raises alarming questions about the former's commitment to genuine… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Ruling Party Picks Kagame As Presidential Candidate

President Paul Kagame has been elected by his party, RPF-Inkotanyi as its flag-bearer in the 2024 presidential elections. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Angolan President Discuss DR Congo Crisis

President Paul Kagame and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço met in the capital Luanda on Monday, March 11, for a discussion on the security situation in eastern DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 8.2% in 2023

Rwanda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.2 per cent to Rwf 16,355 billion in 2023, boosted largely by the services sector, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda… Read more »