May 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans, Foreigners Narrate Ordeal in Sudan
On April 15, Francis Kihumuro, his wife, and two children found themselves trapped in a war zone in Sudan's capital Khartoum. For about two weeks, they stayed in their home,… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 30% Rwandans Targeted By Online Fraud, Money Scams
At least 32 percent of Rwandans were targeted by fraud and money mule scams from September to December 2022, according to a TransUnion report. Read more »
Rwanda: Up to 7,000 Rwandans Affected By Non-Infectious Elephantiasis - WHO
An estimated 7,000 people in Rwanda are affected by podoconiosis, a non-infectious form of elephantiasis caused by long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kina Festival Engages Children in Arts
The ongoing KINA Festival kicked off on April 29, with a set of various artistic performances that shed light on culture, growth, entertainment and inclusion of children. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Music Duo Juda Muzik Splits as Rapper DA Rest Goes Solo
Rwanda's music industry was rocked by the news of the split of one of the most popular duos in the country, Juda Muzik. Read more »
East Africa: Region Defends Regional Force in DR Congo
The East African Community Secretariat has said it is "proud of the work" that has so far been accomplished by the EAC regional force (EACRF) deployed in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Private Companies Take the Lead in Revolutionising Education and Preparing the Workforce of the Future
Africa is often described as the youngest continent and the future workforce of the world. However, to fulfil this potential, the education systems in Africa must be improved to… Read more »
East Africa: Region Must Demand Good Faith From Kinshasa to Implement Peace Processes
The Secretariat of the East African Community (EAC), has urged citizens of member states and the international community to back the efforts of the regional force that is deployed… Read more »
Rwanda: Remains of Over 300 Genocide Victims Discovered at Mibilizi Parish
Remains of more than 300 Genocide victims have been discovered at around Mibilizi Catholic Church parish, the Mayor of Rusizi district, Anicet Kibiriga, has told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Increase of Public Servants' Pay Will Depend on Economy - Official
As the economy continues to recover, salaries for public servants might also increase, Faustin Mwambari, the Head of the Employment Ecosystem Policy and Strategy Department in the… Read more »
Rwanda: 70% Nurses Work Over 60 Hours a Week - Trade Union
The Rwanda Workers' Trade Union Confederation has requested the government to increase the salaries of nurses and reduce their working hours so as to be productive. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwatubyaye Wants Rayon Focused as Title Race Heats Up
Rayon Sports skipper Abdul Rwatubyaye has rallied his teammates to be more focused and consistent in the final three games if they are to wrestle the league title from arch rivals… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things We Learnt From Rwanda Premier League Weekend Action
The Rwanda Premier League match day 27 produced some shocking results with Rutsiro and Marines FC all winning their games away from home as the battle for relegation survival gets… Read more »
Rwanda: 'I Never Thought I'd Be a Farmer' - University Graduate On Venturing Into 'Green Gold' Business
year-old Bonnette Ishimwe that she would be in the farming business, more so avocado, three years ago, she would take it as a joke. Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Director Tn Zethy - Rwanda's Rising Music Video Director
In the bustling music scene of Rwanda, there is a new director making waves with his creative vision and exceptional skills. Meet Iyaremye Barthez, also known as Director Tn Zethy,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ready for Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2023, Mutokambali
Rwanda men's 3x3 head coach, Moïse Mutokambali, has said his players are in good shape and ready to put up impressive performance during the forthcoming FIBA 3x3 World Cup… Read more »
Rwanda: Institution of Engineers Calls for Gender Equality in Hiring Process to Boost Women's Employment
The survey by the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) recommended capacity-building and awareness to ensure that employers have an understanding of gender equality. Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Emeran On Target As Imanishimwe's Far Bow Out of Confederation Cup
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Rwandan players plying their trade abroad with a number of them excelling for their respective clubs. Read more »
Rwanda: Reflections On Labour Day, Essence and Cost of Ceremonies
The other day some colleagues and I were talking about different subjects, mainly the past, as we are accustomed to when in a relaxed mood. We also tend to be reflective when in… Read more »
Rwanda: Podcast - Lived Experiences of Queer Community in Rwanda
The Long Form podcast's guest this week is Dr. Aflodis Kagaba, Director of the Human Development Initiative (HDI). He discusses, in depth, the findings of a recent survey on lived… Read more »
Rwanda: Goalball - Rwamagana, Ngororero Crowned 2023 Champions
Rwamagana and Ngororero District men and women's teams clinched the national Goalball championship that concluded over the weekend at Bugesera Stadium. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: 57 Passengers Escape Unscathed as Fire Guts Ritco Bus
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has started investigations into the cause of a fire that gutted a public transport bus belonging to Ritco company on Saturday, April 29. Read more »
East Africa: New Report to Show State of Migration in East Africa
A new report, "The State of Migration in the East and Horn of Africa", which takes stock of achievements and challenges in advancing regional integration and human mobility in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Youth Encouraged to Circumcise, Test for HIV
In an effort to promote safe sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV, Rwamagana officials are encouraging young people in the district to undergo circumcision and self-HIV… Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo - of an EAC Force Commander's Exit and Mismatched Expectations
Hours after a memo emerged indicating that the former Kenyan commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah, stepped down due to "an… Read more »