June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Saving Lives - How Is Rwanda Faring On the Blood Donation Front?
Five Years Ago, 43 year-old Martha Uwitonze found herself in a restless state, unable to sleep, owing to a distressing combination of symptoms--a soaring fever and a complexion… Read more »
Rwanda: Fistula Repair - Giving Women Back Their Dignity, One Stitch At a Time
In 2018, Julienne Nyirandinabo had her third child, a baby girl, through a caesarean birth. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali's Wetlands Repair to Save 220,000 People Prone to Flood Risks
The rehabilitation of five degraded wetlands in Kigali City could, directly and indirectly, benefit 220,500 people who are at risk of flooding and water crises, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: French Probe of Bisesero Massacre Long Overdue but Welcome
The Paris Court of Appeal in France last week ordered a probe into the complicity or inaction of French troops who were deployed in Rwanda in 1994, in the massacre of Tutsi in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Munyantwali Vows to Restore Ferwafa Reputation
Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa)'s new president Alphonse Munyantwali has promised federation members and football stakeholders to do his best to build Rwandan football around… Read more »
June 25, 2023
East Africa: EAC Urged to Speed Up Sanctions Against Partner States Not Paying Contributions
With very limited contributions from Partner States to the East African Community (EAC), which are even in some cases delayed or not remitted, the realisation of deeper and wider… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Young Filmmaker Debuts Documentary on Refugees
In an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity and representation, a radical film has emerged, challenging societal perceptions and shedding light on the harsh… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Rwanda: Cricket - Ingabo Knights Crowned Elite Women's League Champions
The just-concluded 2023 Elite Women's League left Ingabo Knights crowned champions after finishing the campaign with an unbeaten record. Read more »
East Africa: Rolls-Royce Expands Into East Africa
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is opening its first office in East Africa, drawn by increased demand for engines to generate electricity from renewable sources and to power locomotives… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: People With Albinism Need Inclusiveness, Not Pity
Four years ago, a music video that now has millions of views on YouTube went viral, after a Rwandan woman with albinism, Claudine Mukarusine, was featured in the love song. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Leads Global Tiktok Usage
Kenya has emerged as the global leader in TikTok usage, according to the latest Reuters Institute Digital News report for 2023. Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Defends EAC Mission in DR Congo, Says Insecurity Is a Regional Concern
Kenya's President William Ruto has defended the work done by East African Community (EAC) troops deployed to eastern DR Congo, saying the regional mission did what could not be… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 400,000 Candidates to Sit for National Exams
A total of 421,973 students across all levels are gearing up for the national exams set to take place from mid-July to early August. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: A Human-Rights Approach to the Global Food Crisis
When former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came to power in January 2019, one of his first acts in office was to abolish the National Food and Nutrition Security Council… Read more »
Rwanda: Will Kiyovu Get It Right After a Massive Squad Overhaul?
After two failed attempts to wrestle the league title from APR FC, Kiyovu Sports have embarked on a major shakeup, releasing as many as seven top players as they hope to rebuild… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Youths in Renewable Energy
Global challenges such as unequal economic development, poverty and lack of food security are increasingly seen as directly related to climate change, environmental hazards and… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Reports Strong Growth, Approves Dividend Distribution
MTN Rwanda has released resolutions of its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held vartually on June 23 and reported an increment in company revenues standing at 19.2 percent… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda Qualifies for Afro-Can 2023
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Rwanda: Imbuto Awards 15 Young Agripreneurs
Imbuto Foundation, on June 23, awarded 15 young entrepreneurs with the most outstanding projects in the agriculture sector. Each of the 15 winners was awarded with Rwf10 million. Read more »
Rwanda: Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Eulogised as a 'Man of Value'
Tributes are continuing to pour in for deceased ADEPR preacher, Theogene Niyonshuti. Read more »
Rwanda: Famous ADEPR Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Dies in Car Accident
Famous ADEPR pastor, Theogene Niyonshuti, died in a car accident in Uganda on Thursday night, The New Times has learned. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get 200 Electric Buses to Ease Public Transport
The Government of Rwanda and Vivo Energy on Thursday signed a deal that aims to introduce more than 200 electric buses in the country, marking a significant step towards… Read more »
Rwanda: Born to Be an Actress, Made to Be a Martial Artist - the Story of Delphine Uwase
Some have known her as Soleil in a Rwandan Movie Series dubbed "Bamenya Series" from which she sometimes showcased some martial arts acting in various scenes. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Rwanda: French Probe of Bisesero Massacre Long Overdue But Welcome
The Paris Court of Appeal in France has ordered a probe into the complicity or inaction of French troops who were deployed in Rwanda in 1994, in the massacre of Tutsi in the former… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Digital Civil Registration System
Rwanda's progress in its National Centralised and Integrated Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCI-CRVS) system is evident with the integration of Guardianship and… Read more »