March 25
Rwanda: Education - Minister Calls for Collective Efforts to Advance Foundational Learning
The Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, has called for collective efforts to ensure that every Rwandan child receives a strong foundation at an early age, thereby unlocking… Read more »
Rwanda: Smart Education Project - Mineduc to Establish Education, Research Network for Sustainable School, University Connectivity
The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Rwanda's education system is undeniably playing an important role in enhancing the quality of education--with the Ministry… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Polytechnic Launches Inaugural Inter-College Sports Competitions
Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), on Friday, March 23, officially inaugurated the first annual inter-college sports competitions. Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: School Feeding Programme Budget Rises to Rwf 90 Billion - What It Means
In an address to the joint plenary sitting of both chambers of Parliament on the progress report on post-Covid economic recovery initiatives, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente… Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: International Day of Education - a Look At Teachers' Role in Countering Hate Speech
Rwanda, on January 24, joins the global community in observing the International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education in promoting peace and development. Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: University of Kigali Appoints New Deputy Vice Chancellor
The Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Professor Felix Maringe, formerly DVC Academics at UoK as the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Institutional Development,… Read more »
January 08
Rwanda: Schools Reopen After Festive Holidays
The Second Term of the 2023-2024 academic year for primary, secondary, and TVET schools commenced nationwide on Monday, January 8. Read more »
January 04
Rwanda: Mass Production of School Textbooks in Braille Will Promote Inclusive Education
In September 2023, the Director-General of the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) said they had initiated a project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format as a way… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Rwanda: New Fees to Be Levied on Building Permits
A new presidential order - published on December 4, 2023 - determining fees levied on services and certificates delivered by decentralized entities shows that fees levied on… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Rwanda: NESA Releases Back-to-School Travel Schedule
Preparations are underway for the commencement of the second term with classes scheduled to begin, nationwide, on Monday, January 8. Boarding school students are expected to return… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Rwanda: Year in Review - Five Key Changes in the Education Sector in 2023
As the year draws to a close, The New Times looks at the significant changes witnessed within the education sector over the past twelve months. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Basic Education Board to Include Robotics Courses in National Curriculum
Educational robotics is a way of learning that uses robots and electronic parts to help children and teens develop new skills. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: World Teacher's Day - Why Teachers' Shortage is Still an Issue
The world Teachers' Day will be celebrated in Rwanda on December 14, under the theme ''The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher… Read more »
Rwanda: NESA Announces Boarding Students' Holiday Travel Schedule
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) on December 12 released a comprehensive schedule for the return of boarding school students to their homes during… Read more »
December 09, 2023
Rwanda: University of Kigali Appoints Professor Danson Musyoki as Vice Chancellor
The Board of Directors of University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Prof. Danson Musyoki as the Vice Chancellor of the university, following the resignation of Prof. David Karungu… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: Mount Kigali University Scoops 2023 Inclusion Disability Award
Mount Kigali University was awarded the 2023 Inclusion Disability Award among the categories of Higher Learning Institutions. Read more »
Rwanda: A-Level Exams - Upcountry Students Dominate, School Leaders Share Secret
The A-level examination results released on December 4 indicated that the 17 top performers are from upcountry schools. Read more »
Rwanda: Target of 60% TVET Enrolment By 2024 Achievable - RTB Boss
The government is aiming to increase job creation by enrolling at least 60 per cent of students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: A-Level Science Champ Credits Struggling Mother for His Success
The minute his name was read out as the overall top performer in sciences in the A-Level national exams, 19-year-old Emile Cyubahiro's face said it all -- he was beyond excited. He… Read more »
Rwanda: A-Level Exams - Top Winner in Languages Aspires to Be 'A Voice for the Voiceless'
At around 3 pm on December 3, at their home in Nyagatare District, 19-year-old Martha Izere Samaza's father Emilien Bisamaza received a phone call from the National Examination and… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Rwanda: Results for 2022/2023 Advanced Level National Exams Set for Release on December 4
The Ministry of Education is set to release the results for the 2022/2023 Advanced Level national examinations. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Rwanda: Sudan's Top Medical Varsity Plans Relocation to Rwanda
The University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) in Khartoum, Sudan, plans to relocate to Rwanda to give its students hope and a second chance to complete their studies,… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Releases Guide On Early Learning, Development
Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Children's Day on November 20, with an aim to promote their rights. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: AFRETEC Takes the Lead in Cybersecurity Education for UR Staff
A total of 32 University of Rwanda (UR), College of Science and Technology (CST) academic staff on November 12, 2023, concluded a three-day workshop on how to secure their… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: How Newly Set Up ECD is Impacting Lives in Rugerero Model Village
The establishment of an Early Childhood Development Center (ECD) has been a pivotal component of the recently constructed Muhira Integrated Development Program (IDP) Model Village… Read more »