October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised
Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Rwanda: World Bank Names Rwanda Among Africa's 'Pocket of Resilience' Nations
Sub-Saharan Africa is bracing itself for a slowdown in economic growth, with projections indicating a decline from 3.6 per cent in 2022 to 2.5 per cent in 2023, as per the latest… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Elevates Workplace Inclusivity With Launch of 'Mother's Room'
Bank of Kigali (BK) inaugurated its 'Mother's Room' at BK Headquarters on Wednesday, October 4, aimed to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. Read more »
Rwanda: Explainer - Rise of Fuel Prices and Impact on Cost of Living
On October 3, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, adding to the already challenging cost of living in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Farmers Call for More Potato Seed Multipliers to Curb Rising Food Prices
Potato producers are seeking an increase in the number of potato seed multipliers to enhance yields and combat escalating food prices in the market. Read more »
Rwanda: There Is Only One Viable Solution to DR Congo's Security Crisis - Dialogue
After months of relative silence of guns, hostilities between DR Congo's armed forces and the M23 rebel group have resumed in the restive east of the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Teachers Day - Uwimana's 28-Year Journey, Nurturing Dreams and Shaping Lives of Pupils
While some teachers prioritize financial gains and economic demands, Marthe Uwimana, a dedicated primary school teacher at Gatsata Catholic Primary School in Gatsata sector,… Read more »
Rwanda: World Teachers' Day - Visually Impaired Educator On Serving Country Through Teaching
Pacifique Ndungutse, a 26-year-old language teacher with visual impairment, strongly believes in self-reliance. This mindset has empowered him to overcome the limitations of his… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: A Year of Trading Under AfCFTA - a Rwandan Businesswoman's Story
Rwanda exported its first consignment of goods to Ghana, on September 30, 2022, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative aimed to kick off… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Agribusinesses Get €40 Million Boost Under Market Access Scheme
A new regional scheme is set to unlock the potential of agribusinesses within the East African Community (EAC) by investing €40 million (approx. Rwf51 billion) to this end,… Read more »
Rwanda: Road Safety - Traffic Cameras to Track Other Traffic Offences
Traffic cameras, which currently regulate speed on Rwandan roads, will soon begin tracking a host of other offences, Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye said on… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Grants Bail to Former Rwanda Cooperatives Agency Boss, Co-Accused
The Nyarugenge Primary Court has granted conditional bail to Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of the Rwanda Cooperatives Agency (RCA), and his co-accused. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Karangwa Re-Arrested in Netherlands - What Does It Mean?
The Dutch police in Ermelo, on October 3 re-arrested Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, a former officer in the genocidal regime's military. He is alleged to be one of the key… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 60 Young Vulnerable Women Graduate at Fashion Academy
63 young women from vulnerable families, on October 3, graduated in a ceremony after completing their one-year studies at Our Sisters' Opportunity Academy (OSO) in Kirehe district. Read more »
Rwanda: RBA Gets Part of Rwanda Premier League Rights
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency was given a few rights to broadcast the 2023/24 Rwanda Premier League. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Polytechnic Mulls Evening, Weekend B-Tech Programs
As the application process continues for students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) program offered by Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), concerns have arisen… Read more »
Rwanda: Prioritising Mothers' Needs - Why Public Places Must Have Breastfeeding Areas
Ernestine Musanganire, 32, recalls the challenges she faced breastfeeding her daughter when she was a university student. She wanted to exclusively breastfeed her for the first six… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Zone V Volleyball Clubs' Tournament
Rwanda will host the second edition of the African Volleyball Confederation, or Confédération Africaine de Volleyball, (CAVB) Zone V volleyball club championships… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Sign Language is Key in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
More than 30,000 Rwandans live with hearing disabilities, and yet the use of sign language is still low. This hinders, among others, their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Plant 63 Million Indigenous Trees for Carbon Market
Rwanda is planning to plant 63 million indigenous and exotic tree seedlings to be able to sell carbon credits on the carbon market, mitigate climate change, and build resilience to… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Former Refugee on Inspiring People Through Gospel Music
Isaac Gafishi, a Rwandan gospel singer, has faced many challenges, ultimately leading to his relocation to the United States. Forced to seek asylum in Kenya before making his way… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: Comedy Knights Set to Light Up New York Comedy Festival
Comedy Knights stars Babou Joe, Michael Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, and Prince are set to perform at the New York Comedy Festival taking place on November 9. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Deputy Police Chief Ujeneza in Angola for Interpol Regional Conference
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, headed a team of Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda… Read more »
East Africa: Regional Army Chiefs to Discuss Interventions After Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo
Chiefs of defence staff from a four-bloc mechanism for DR Congo are expected to meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the auspices of the African Union (AU) to map out the… Read more »
Rwanda: 7-Seater Vehicles Allowed to Carry Passengers in Kigali
The government has moved to grant temporary permission to 7-seater vehicles to carry passengers in Kigali on a commercial basis, as part of a short-term plan to deal with public… Read more »