September 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba met with President Paul Kagame on September 1, and discussed several opportunities for partnerships in developing the creative arts… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 50 Discharged From Judiciary Over Corruption Related Offenses in 18 Years
The inspectorate of courts say that in the last 18 years, High Council of the Judiciary gave 54 judicial practitioners administrative sanctions and all expelled all of them from… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Mitchell on Genocide Fugitives in UK, Relations With Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa says he is "optimistic about the future" of the depth and breadth of Rwanda-UK relations,… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Graces Gender Equality, Mental Health Campaign Launch
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Sunday, September 3, attended the official launch of the campaign that advocates for gender equality in healthcare, especially mental health. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Innovator Among 10 to Get U.S.$1.5Million Alibaba Funding
Albert Munyabugingo, a Rwandan innovator and co-founder of delivery company VubaVuba, has been named among 10 African entrepreneurs who will share $1.5 million (over Rwf1.7… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Discusses Partnership With Gorilla Namers
President Paul Kagame, on September 2, met with different dignitaries who named baby gorillas during the annual Kwita Izina ceremony and discussed various areas of partnership… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Gasogi Breaks AS Kigali Jinx As Marines Overcome Etincelles in Rubavu Derby
Gasogi United beat AS Kigali for the first time in their history as Saturday's 2-1 win in the Primus National League ended the City of Kigali-sponsored side's dominance in grand… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Govt's U.S.$13 Million Plan to Fix Gender Inequality in Peacekeeping
The Ministry of Family and Gender Promotion (MIGEPROF) and gender activists have jointly formulated the 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) of the United Nations Security Council… Read more »
Rwanda: Senator William Ntidendereza Dies at 72
Senator William Ntidendereza has passed on at the age of 72, after a short illness which has not yet publicly communicated, according to a communique from Senate of Rwanda. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Idris Elba Shares Message After Visit in Rwanda
Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba shared with the world about his second visit and experience in Rwanda via his social media. Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Over 50 Pupils Complete Coding, Robotics Courses
Fifty-four pupils from 10 schools in Kigali have completed a coding and robotics boot camp designed for primary school children. This program primarily targeted P.5 students and… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Black Panther' Star Danai Gurira Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman in Rwanda
Danai Gurira paid a touching tribute to her friend and castmate Chadwick Boseman on the third anniversary of his death during the 19th gorilla naming ceremony, Kwita Izina,… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Revises Electrification Plan to Increase Solar Home Systems
The government has revised the National Electrification Plan (NEP) to augment the number of households connected to the national grid and bolster off-grid solutions, The New Times… Read more »
Rwanda: UK, Rwanda Ink Deal to Keep 'At-Risk' Girls in School
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa, took part in the Second National Symposium on Girls' Education on Thursday, August 31, during… Read more »
Rwanda: Businesses Brace for New Night-Time Regulations
Businesses, such as bars and nightclubs, are bracing for the impact of new regulations, which set a closing time for all night-time activities. The regulations come into effect… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Minister Andrew Mitchell Unveils First Digital Library in Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa on Thursday, August 31, presided over the launch of the British Council's Digital Library, which… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Announce Rwf90 Billion Partnership for Girls Education
Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK), will be embarking on a multi-million-dollar programme aimed at helping marginalised girls to return or stay in school. Read more »
Rwanda: Queen Kalimpinya to Name Baby Gorilla at 'Kwita Izina' Ceremony
Queen Kalimpinya, a fast-rising rally driver and former finalist in Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, has been selected among this years' baby gorilla namers at the Gorilla Naming… Read more »
Rwanda: Ariel Wayz, Bull Dog, Bwiza Among Artistes to Perform at Kwita Izina Ceremony
Renowned Rwandan female artistes Ariel Wayz and Bwiza, Tuff Gangs' Bulldog and Riderman are among the artistes set to perform at the gorilla naming ceremony, locally known as Kwita… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for More Involvement of Policymakers in Wildlife Conservation
The Business of Conservation Conference (BCC), a two-day event dedicated to devising strategies for fostering robust and sustainable wildlife-centered economies in African nations,… Read more »
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country's conservation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Embarks on Curbing Illegal Pesticides in Agriculture
As part of efforts to curb the use of illegal pesticides in agriculture, Rwanda is taking significant steps to enforce laws, closely monitor field compliance, and promote… Read more »
Rwanda: Bralirwa Partners With Bboxx Rwanda to Support Off-Grid Households With Solar Energy in Ngororero District
Bralirwa Plc, through its social impact initiatives, partnered with Bboxx Rwanda to support off-grid households with provision of solar energy in Muhororo sector in Ngororero… Read more »
Rwanda: Private Sector Urged to Help Impart Hands-On Skills to Students
Experts have urged the private sector to provide internship and apprenticeship opportunities to students to address the skills gap issue in the labour market, as a possible… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Meets Operation Smile Boss
President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, August 30, met with Kathy Magee, the President and CEO of Operation Smile, a global non-profit that works to increase access to safe surgery… Read more »