November 05, 2023
Rwanda: Karenzi Re-Elected Tennis Federation Boss
Théoneste Karenzi has been re-elected for a new four-year term as the president of the Rwanda Tennis Federation (FRT) a position he held since 2019. Read more »
Rwanda: Mubiru Hits Late Winner as Sunrise FC Stun AS Kigali
An 81st minute goal from striker Yafesi Mubiru was all that Sunrise FC needed to beat AS Kigali at the Kigali Pele Stadium in a Rwanda National Primus League week 10 game on… Read more »
Rwanda: Researcher Professor Pierre Rwanyindo Dies at 89
Professor Pierre Rwanyindo, a seasoned researcher in peace studies, has passed on aged 89. Read more »
Rwanda: Films Starring Rwandan Actors Win Big at Africa Movie Academy Awards
Omen (Augure), a Congolese film starring local actress Eliane Umuhire, and Fight Like A Girl, starring Arthur Nkusi, won awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held at… Read more »
Rwanda: The Top 10 Most Viewed Rwandan Songs On YouTube
It is with no doubt that Rwanda's music industry is in its shining era, and more than ever, home-grown artistes are producing smash hits that are dominating global charts and… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Uganda: Army Captures ADF Head Behind Tourists' Murders
Uganda said Thursday it has captured the head of a militia squad blamed for the murder of two honeymooning foreign tourists and their local guide in a national park last month, The… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: African Air Transport Cost Remains a Barrier to Tourism Growth - Kagame
President Paul Kagame said the high cost of air travel to Africa and within Africa remains a barrier to the growth of the tourism sector, which calls for the implementation of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Travel, Tourism Investment to Increase By 11% in 2023
Global travel and tourism investment is set to increase by 11.5 per cent in 2023 and return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Nurses, Midwives Explore New Avenues to Supplement Income
Nurses and midwives in Rwanda have launched the "Care Connect App," a platform aimed at offering part-time employment opportunities, enabling them to provide home and hospital care… Read more »
Rwanda: Charges for Non-Existent Internet in Public Buses Raise Debate in Parliament
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the fees charged for non-existent internet in public buses and have recommended an immediate halt to these charges, and requested… Read more »
Rwanda: Finance Ministry Chief Economist Hitayezu Dismissed
President Paul Kagame has dismissed Patrick Hitayezu from his duties as the Chief Economist in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN). Read more »
November 03, 2023
Rwanda: Socialite Muyango and Footballer Kimenyi to Tie the Knot
Miss Rwanda Photogenic 2019 and socialite, Claudine Uwase Muyango and AS Kigali goalkeeper, Yves Kimenyi, are set to tie the knot on January 6, 2024. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: Why Producer Dr. Nganji Got Arrested
Dr. Nganji, one of the pioneers of Kinyatrap sub genre and the brains behind Green Ferry Music studio and record label, has been behind the bars for the past few weeks, The New… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ratifies ILO Convention on Ending Violence, Harassment
Rwanda on Wednesday, November 1, officially ratified the International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Convention No. 190 (C190), which focuses on ending violence and harassment in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Health Ministry Mulls Major Changes as NCDs Surge in Rwanda
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is working to introduce new changes in healthcare so that more attention will be paid to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) since they have overtaken… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Rwanda: Low-Income Earners to Get Tax Cut as Rwanda Enforces Law
Low-income earners, like primary school teacher Angelique Uwubuntu, will, starting this November, receive relatively higher pay as the government moves to enforce a relevant… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: President Suluhu, Burundian VP Bazombanza in Kigali for Global Tourism Summit
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and Vice President of Burundi Prosper Bazombanza, on Wednesday, November 1, arrived in Rwanda to attend the 23rd World Travel and Tourism… Read more »
Rwanda: Who is Ndayishimiye, the Sole Candidate for FERWACY Presidency?
Samson Ndayishimiye, a retired swimmer, is running unopposed to potentially become next president of the Cycling governing body (Ferwacy). Read more »
Rwanda: Green Cooking Stoves Provided to Schools to Tackle Deforestation and Climate Change
The utilisation of firewood for cooking contributes to deforestation, which in turn leads to various environmental and societal risks such as climate change, desertification, soil… Read more »
Rwanda: UNDP on Advocating for Behavioural Change to Combat Plastic Pollution
In a world teetering on the brink of an environmental crisis, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is spearheading a global initiative that aims not only to combat the… Read more »
Rwanda: Spittler Appointed as New Amavubi Head Coach
Rwanda FA has confirmed the appointment of German gaffer Torsten Frank Spittler as new Amavubi head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Venezuela Waive Visas for Holders of Diplomatic, Official Passports
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on November 1 received the Minister of the People's Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and discussions centred on… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - Danish War Photographer on the Spot Over Rwanda Coverage
Jan Grarup, a celebrated Danish war photographer has been put on the spot allegedly for 'magnifying' his role in a number of events including the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: Sunrise FC Appoint Ugandan Jackson Mayanja as New Head Coach
Primus National League side Sunrise FC have appointed Ugandan tactician Jackson Mayanja as club new head coach for the remainder of the season. Read more »
Rwanda: Weather Forecaster Warns of Likely Flooding to Affect Roads
Meteo Rwanda has warned that impacts associated with heavy rain are expected across the country from November 1 to 10. Read more »