July 28, 2025
Central Africa: From Scenic Views to Unexpected Talent - My Weekend At Lake Kivu
This past weekend, I had the joy of escaping the city for a stay at the breathtaking Cleo Hotel, nestled along the shores of Lake Kivu, in western Rwanda. The journey from Kigali… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Rwanda: Kagame, New PM Nsengiyumva Discuss National Priorities
President Paul Kagame and newly appointed Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva met on Thursday, July 23, for "consultation and alignment on key national priorities," according to… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Rwanda: Seven Reasons Why 200 Bars, Other Businesses Were Sanctioned
A total of 206 bars and entertainment venues in Kigali faced penalties, including temporary closures and fines, after a citywide inspection uncovered widespread violations of… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Postpones Victoire Ingabire's Trial to September
The High Court has postponed the trial of Victoire Ingabire and her nine co-accused to September 1-5, as the judiciary enters its annual recess. Read more »
July 22, 2025
Rwanda: Kigali - Over 200 Kigali Bars Sanctioned for Violating Regulations
A total of 206 bars across Kigali were found to be operating in violation of regulations governing the hospitality and entertainment sectors, through findings from a recent… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Launch Mothers' Rooms, ECD Centres at Premises
For the past three decades, Rwanda has pursued an unwavering vision of inclusivity by redefining public service not simply in terms of access, but of genuine belonging. Read more »
July 16, 2025
Rwanda: 'He Ordered My Mother's Death,' Genocide Survivor's Account of the 'Butcher of Nyanza'
Gustave Mukurarinda, a 42-year-old survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and author, carries a burden of memory and unanswered justice. Read more »
July 15, 2025
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About Victoire Ingabire's Pre-Trial Hearing
The Kicukiro Primary Court has commenced hearings in the pre-trial detention case of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, who faces a series of criminal charges. Read more »
July 11, 2025
Rwanda: High Court Maintains Life Sentence for Serial Killer Kazungu
The High Court of Kigali has rejected the appeal of Denis Kazungu and upheld the lower court's decision to sentence him to life in prison for murder. Read more »
July 10, 2025
Rwanda: Minister Warns Against Unsafe Housing in Musanze, Rubavu Districts
In Musanze and Rubavu districts, where hundreds were displaced by floods and landslides, in 2023, many families are rebuilding--but some are doing so unsafely. Read more »
Rwanda: New Data Science Scheme Seeks to Empower Rwanda's Policymakers
A new programme aimed at closing the data skills gap within Rwanda's public sector has been launched by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) in partnership with… Read more »
July 11, 2025
Rwanda: Why Rwanda's New Consumer Protection Bill Doesn't Regulate Prices
The Ministry of trade says the main objective of the bill is to protect consumers while ensuring a fair market environment. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Surgical, Measured, and Intentional Liberation Message
On July 4, 2025, at the 31st celebration of Rwanda's Liberation Day, President Paul Kagame stood before the nation, not just to commemorate a victory, but to issue a wake-up call.… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Recognised for Championing Global Pandemic Prevention Initiative
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, July 10, was recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for his role in promoting global pandemic prevention and response efforts. Read more »
July 08, 2025
Rwanda: From Exile to Enterprise - Jennifer Ingabire's Story Embodies Rwanda's Inclusive Growth
Thirty one years after liberation, few stories reflect the country's transformation under the leadership of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), more clearly than that of… Read more »
July 09, 2025
Rwanda: What Does Rwanda Bar Association Say About Alleged Ban On Victoire Ingabire's Kenyan Lawyer?
The Pre-trial hearing of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, a former convict and leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, was postponed to July 15 due to objections from the… Read more »
July 08, 2025
Rwanda: Why Victoire Ingabire's Pre-Trial Detention Hearing Was Postponed
Kicukiro Primary Court has postponed, to July 15, the pre-trial detention hearing of Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza who is facing charges of spreading false information and harmful… Read more »
July 07, 2025
Rwanda: YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana Conspiracy Trial Postponed
The High Court has postponed, to July 23, the conspiracy trial involving Theoneste Nsengimana, the founder of Umubavu TV, and eight co-defendants, following a request by the… Read more »
July 06, 2025
Rwanda: Victoire Ingabire Bail Hearing Scheduled for Tuesday
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza is expected to appear before the Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, July 8, for a pre-trial detention hearing, The New Times has learned. Read more »
July 01, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda's Independence Served Colonial Interests, Say Experts
As Rwanda commemorates its independence, a historian and a political analyst argue that the independence granted on July 1, 1962, was partial and served colonial interests rather… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Rwanda: The New Times Family Honours Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi
The management and members of staff of The New Times visited the Ntarama Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District on Wednesday, July 2, as part of the 31st commemoration of the 1994… Read more »
Rwanda: New Club Rotary Mont Jali President Pledges Youth Focus, Stronger Impact
Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali ushered in new leadership with the installation of Claver Irakoze as president for the 2025/2026 Rotary year. During a July 1 ceremony in Kigali,… Read more »
July 01, 2025
Rwanda: Ingabire Victoire Is Not a Symbol of Opposition, Just a Failed Western Product
In today's global political landscape, it has become routine for Western governments, media, and advocacy groups like Human Rights Watch and Human Rights Foundation to anoint… Read more »
Rwanda: Want to Own a Non-Lethal Gun in Rwanda? Here's What You Should Know
The Government has issued new regulations imposing strict control over the ownership, importation, and use of non-lethal guns and related accessories, requiring individuals and… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Rwanda: Victoire Ingabire's Case Referred to Court
Prosecutors have referred to court the case of Victoire Ingabire, requesting for her pre-trial detention. Read more »
