November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Over 70 Rwandans Vie for EALA
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has published a provisional list of 77 prospective candidates who wish to represent Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) -… Read more »
Rwanda: Lawmaker Wants 'Bride Price' Scrapped
Bride price as a requirement for marriage, should be scrapped in order to prevent problems facing Rwandan families, according to Leonard Ndagijimana, a member of parliament. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Rwanda: Central Bank Increases Lending Rate to 6.5% to Tame Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the lending rate from 6 percent to 6.5 percent as the country continues to tame inflation. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Gashumba Presents Credentials to Iceland President
Rwandan ambassador to Iceland Dr Diane Gashumba Tuesday presented her Letters of Credence to President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson of Iceland. Read more »
Rwanda: South Africa's Benjamin Dube to Perform at Hillsong Concert in Kigali
Renowned South African gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube is expected to join Hillsong London, in a concert dubbed "Hillsong London Live in Kigali" slated for November 25, 2022, at… Read more »
East Africa: Silence Guns, Embark on Dialogue - Kenyatta Pleads
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, November 15 visited Goma and Rutshuru, in the Eastern part of DR Congo and called for ceasefire amid intensified tensions. Read more »
Rwanda: Chia Seed Headache As Pressure Mounts on Investors
Inside Akens and Kernels Ltd warehouse in Kigali's Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District, one can see sack piles of chia seeds belonging to thousands of farmers, who supplied… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Rwanda: Property Worth Rwf100 M Stolen From IPRC Kigali - Prosecution
Prosecution has told court that 19 staff of IPRC Kigali are accused of stealing school property worth Rwf113 million. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Government to Assist Varsity Students Turn Research Ideas Into Solutions
University of Rwanda (UR) is partnering with other institutions to come up with an initiative for assisting final-year students turn their research ideas into innovative solutions. Read more »
Rwanda: Taekwondo - Ambassador's Cup Set for November 20
This year's edition of the Ambassador's Taekwondo tournament will take place on Sunday, November 20, in Kigali, the Rwanda Taekwondo Federation (RTF) has confirmed. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Swimming Team in Dar es Salaam for Zonal Championships
Members of the national swimming team on Monday, November 15, left for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, ahead of the forthcoming CANA Zone 3 East African Swimming Championship slated for… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Rwanda: Illovo Sugar Rwanda Launches Factory, 1kg Packaging
Illovo sugar Rwanda a subsidiary of Illovo sugar Africa opened its packaging facility in Rwanda and launched its 1kg pre-packed branded brown sugar. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Police FC's Twizerimana Wants to Be Top Scorer
Police striker, Onesme Twizeyimana, wants to keep improving his goal-scoring prowess in the upcoming matches of the Rwanda Premier League. Read more »
Rwanda: 65% of Women Find Wife-Beating Justifiable - Minister
Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, has said that Rwanda has a long way to go to end gender-based violence, because the majority of women still… Read more »
Rwanda/Sudan: Habimana Joins Amavubi Camp, Eager to Make Impact in Sudan Game
Victoria Rosports of Luxembourg striker Glenn Habimana has also joined the Rwanda national team camp in Kigali ahead of the friendly with Sudan on Thursday, November 17 at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Kenya Appoints New Captain for Rwanda Tournament
The Kenyan men's cricket team named a new captain and a deputy for the 2024 World Cup Qualifiers in Rwanda. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Rwanda: Senior Public Officers Should Be Exemplary Citizens
A member of parliament resigned on Monday after a series of run-ins with Traffic Police for drunk driving. His resignation would probably not have happened if the President had not… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf30 Million Menstrual Hygiene Room Inaugurated in Bugesera
Ngeruka Primary School in Bugesera District has received a modern menstrual hygiene management room that is set to help girls ensure menstrual hygiene. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Should Address Skills Gap to Strengthen Services Delivery - WB
Given Rwanda's ambitions, the country should address the present skills gap in various sectors in order to maximise its full potential. Read more »
Rwanda: BDO Rwanda Roots for Conducive Physical Work, Productivity
Corporate executives and employees work for three-quarters of the day at the office. Research shows that 90% of people who work from offices find them boring, which reduces their… Read more »
Rwanda: Private Sector Federation Mulls Shift Work to Deal With New Working Hours
The Private Sector Federation (PSF) has urged investors and businesses to switch to shift work as an effective employment model if they want to increase working hours to maximize… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Coffee Brands Among 'Most Popular' in China
Two Rwandan coffee brands, "Sholi" and "Abakunda Ikawa," are among the most popular in Starbucks stores in China, according to information from the Rwandan Embassy in China. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures €46 Million to Implement Climate Pledges
Rwanda has launched a €46 million facility that will finance government institutions working to implement Rwanda's climate action plan, also known as the Nationally Determined… Read more »
Rwanda: The Club Doesn't Want Me Anymore, Says APR's Adil
Moroccan coach Adil Mohamed Erradi has said he did not report back to APR FC because he was told by the club hierarchy that he is not wanted at the club anymore. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Chorale De Kigali in Early Preps for Christmas Carols Concert
Rwanda's Premier Catholic Choir, Chorale de Kigali, have started early preparations for their routine Christmas Carols concert slated December 16 at Kigali Conference and… Read more »