August 17, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda-Bound Zimbabwean Teachers Write Exams in Harare
Teachers from Zimbabwe, who have been shortlisted to be recruited by Rwanda, are undergoing examinations across the southern African country under the supervision of officials from… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Rwanda: Environment - Rwanda's Top Polluters Named
Environmental crime is an illegal act which directly harms the environment. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Rwanda: Five Players to Watch in Rwanda Premier League Next Season
The 2022/23 Rwandan premier league season kicks off on Friday, August 19 with clubs like Rayon Sports, Kiyovu and AS Kigali hoping to challenge champions APR for the league title. Read more »
Rwanda: New UK Trade Scheme Rolled Out, Rwandans Set to Benefit
A preferential trade scheme where the United Kingdom will extend tariff cuts on hundreds of export items from a number of developing countries including Rwanda, has been launched. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Rwanda: Enumerators Begin Door-to-Door Exercise as National Census Begins
Different enumerators deployed by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) are collecting information from Rwandans across the country as part of the ongoing national… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Kenya: Kagame Congratulates William Ruto, Kenya's President-Elect
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Kenya's President-elect, William Ruto, following his victory announced on August 15. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Rwanda: Famed Rwandan Singer Buravan Dies At 27
Singer Yvan Buravan has passed on in India, where he was undergoing treatment since the beginning of the month. His management announced in the wee hours of Wednesday, August 17,… Read more »
August 16, 2022
Rwanda: Police Seize Over Six Tonnes of Smuggled Lithium
Two people have been arrested after being intercepted while transporting 6.6 tonnes of lithium, allegedly extracted from a mine in Ngororero District. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, World Bank Ink U.S.$129 Million Education Deal
Rwanda and the World Bank have signed an additional financing agreement worth $129 million (over Rwf134bn) to among others support the government's efforts to improve teacher… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Start-Up Nominated for 'Nobel Prize for Impact'
Ampersand, an electric motorcycle company, has been nominated among 100 global most promising impact companies, tackling environmental and social problems. Read more »
Rwanda: First Family Enumerated as National Census Begins
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame were enumerated today August 16, as the national population and housing census commenced across the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Citizens Urged to Hold Leaders Accountable on Budget Execution
Government has urged the general public to pick interest in the way the national budget is used, which will help them hold accountable leaders who are entrusted with these finances… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Promotes Nkubito to Major General
President Paul Kagame, who is also the Rwanda Defence Force's (RDF) Commander-in-Chief, has promoted Brigadier General Eugene Nkubito to the rank of Major General. Read more »
Rwanda: Protection of Civilians Crucial in Peacekeeping Missions, Army Officers Told
At the beginning of a United Nations training of army officers in Musanze District on Monday, August 15, officials underlined protection of civilians as a major pillar of… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, U.S. Biotech Firm in Joint Effort to Address Biosecurity Challenges
The government has entered into a partnership with American Biotechnology Company, Ginkgo Bioworks, in a bid to develop new biosecurity capabilities in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Senators Seek Increased Pension Benefits Amid Rising Cost of Living
Over 50 per cent of pensioners get less than Rwf30,000 monthly benefits, which is lower than the least required amount for a retiree to meet their basic needs. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Rwanda: IYD2022 - Rwandan Youth Talk Empowerment, Need to Tap Into Available Opportunities
About 70 percent of Rwanda's population is aged 30 years and below, making the post-Genocide generation by far the largest demographic group. Read more »
Rwanda: Plea Bargain - Lawyers, Activists Welcome Move
Lawyers and activists have welcomed news where the Rwandan judiciary will start rolling out the plea bargain criminal procedure by October this year. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Rwanda: Basketball - Patriots, REG Renew Rivalry
Local basketball giants Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Patriots will go head-to-head Friday, August 12, in a highly anticipated league crunch at BK Arena as the championship edges… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Rwanda: Central Bank Raises Lending Rate to Tame Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the key repo rate from 5 percent to 6 percent in a bid to tame soaring inflationary pressures, while preserving the purchasing power… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Icubya,' Rwanda's Forgotten 300-Year-Old Shrine Tree
In the dusty part of Gasabo District, in Rutunga sector where Rwanda originated, is a beautiful, big, evergreen tree believed to be more than 300 years old. Read more »
Rwanda: Another Bus Company to Serve Kigali Routes
Yahoo Car Limited has become the second transport company within a week to be allowed to deploy its fleet in Kigali roads as authorities look for ways to end long queues at bus… Read more »
Rwanda: WASAC Repairs Kigali's 'Undersized' Water Pipes in Rwf20 Billion Project
Water taps have dried up in some parts of Kigali as the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) is upgrading the Nzove-Ntora pipeline, one of the major pipelines in the capital,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks Universal Birth Registration Coverage This Year
The government of Rwanda has set a target of having all babies born in the country to be registered at birth by the end of 2022. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Rwanda: Sugira Signs for Syrian Side Al Wahda
Rwandan striker Ernest Sugira has joined Syrian top flight side Al Wahda Sporting Club on a two-year deal. Read more »