April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Women in Informal Sector Request Tax Exemption During Maternity Leave
Women who work in the informal sector have requested to be relieved from some taxation during their time off after giving birth. Read more »
Rwanda: Unicef, Airtel Partner to Increase Access to Digital Learning in Rural Schools
Airtel Rwanda and UNICEF have unveiled a new collaboration to help expedite the roll-out of digital learning in rural schools by linking them to the internet and ensuring access to… Read more »
Rwanda: Study Shows Rwanda at Risk of Losing Unique Amphibians
A new study has shown the increasing use of land by humans is posing serious threats to the current amphibian diversity in Rwanda, putting the country at risk of losing its unique… Read more »
Rwanda: Fathers Need Longer Paternity Leave - Here's Why
According to Eugene Ngoga, a father of two, paternity leave that is longer than the four days presently permitted to fathers in most organisations in Rwanda, is critical,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rusesabagina - From Craving Greatness to a Quiet Life of Reflection!
The Rusesabagina saga is finally over, perhaps not the way he and his supporters would have liked. No dramatic release - prison gates flung open, blazing guns and our man making a… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Injects Rwf1.2 Billion Into Modern Markets for Small Livestock
The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) is set to construct 15 modern markets for small livestock across the country at the cost of Rwf1.2 billion, under the Project for Inclusive Small… Read more »
Rwanda: Community Health Workers and the Fight Against Stunting
Bugesera District reduced stunting rates by 13 percentage points in five years from 2015 to 2020, one of the biggest reduction rates in that period. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Rwanda: Nyaruguru District - the Role of ECDs in Curbing Stunting and Malnutrition
When 90 children were enrolled at an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre close to G.S Munini in Munini sector of Nyaruguru District in July 2022, most of them were suffering… Read more »
Rwanda: Ruto Commends Rwanda's Role in Solving DR Congo Security Crisis
President William Ruto of Kenya has commended President Paul Kagame and Rwanda for the 'invaluable' understanding and contribution in resolving the security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks More Friendlies Before Youth World Champs
Rwanda U19 handball team head coach Anaclet Bagirishya has said more buildup matches are needed for the boys to stage a good performance in the forthcoming 2023 IHF Men's Youth… Read more »
Rwanda: IMF, Rwanda Reach Agreement on Economic, Monetary Policy
The government of Rwanda and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team on Tuesday, April 4, reached a staff-level agreement on successful implementation of the economic… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Filmmaker Scoops Global Science Film Festival Award
Rwandan psychotherapist and filmmaker Celestin Mutuyimana, was on April 2 awarded as the first scientist filmmaker winner for his movie 'Sewing Souls' during the 5th Global Science… Read more »
April 02, 2023
Rwanda: Who is Consolée Uwimana, the New RPF Vice Chairperson
The sixteenth RPF National Congress voted a new National Executive Committee resulting in Consolée Uwimana being elected as the new vice chairperson. The elections were held… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Kwibuka29 - Six Reads as Commemoration Approaches
For a community to heal, the history of tragedy and misfortune ought to be preserved. And in our case, using literature to document the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi not only… Read more »
Rwanda: How City of Kigali Nipped 'Street Vendor Menace' in the Bud
It is a common sight in many cities, clogged streets, people rubbing on each other and in some cases, chaotic scenes characterised by noise, as hawkers compete for clients. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Rwanda: Niyongabo Elected New Karate Federation Boss
Damien Niyongabo has been elected president of the Rwanda Karate Federation (FERWAKA). Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Gasamagera the New RPF Secretary General
The sixteenth Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) elected Wellars Gasamagera as the new Secretary General of the party replacing François Ngarambe who… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Reflects on RPF-Inkotanyi's 35-Year Journey
President Paul Kagame, who is also the Chairman of the ruling party RPF-Inkotanyi has said that the party's 35-year journey has been more successful than not, and that the course… Read more »
Rwanda: Winners at the Rwanda International Movie Awards
During a glamorous ceremony of the Rwanda International Movie Awards held at Crown Conference on Saturday, April 1, local and international actors and filmmakers were recognised… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Women Basketball - We Shall Fight to Stay Top, Says Mbazumutima
APR will do everything in their power to stay at the top of Rwanda women basketball league table, according to club head coach Charles Mbazumutima. Read more »
Rwanda: Unpaid Care Work in Rwanda - the Urgent Need for Men Engagement
Rwanda has been credited as the most gender equal country in Africa and second in the world, but several harmful gender norms persist, putting women in a bad place and almost… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association Is Restoring Habitat Using Indigenous Trees
The Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) has set out on a vital mission to restore the country's native trees. Read more »
Rwanda: How CEOs Can Boost Investment in Local Tech Start-Ups
Perceptions of the business climate by sector leaders often can be a good indicator of the health of the economy. It can foretell the direction economic trends are likely to take. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Rwanda: Second Division - Gicumbi Upset Ivoire Olympique in Quarter Final Playoffs
Gicumbi FC set one foot in the semifinals following Sunday's hard fought 2-1 victory over Ivoire Olympique in a fiercely-contested Second Division quarter-final first leg game held… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Former Basketball Player On Nurturing Rwandan Talent
There is no doubt that many youth have a passion for various sports but lack the support and resources to see it through. Having noticed this, Yusef Aziz, a coach, and former… Read more »