May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Remains of Over 300 Genocide Victims Discovered at Mibilizi Parish
Remains of more than 300 Genocide victims have been discovered at around Mibilizi Catholic Church parish, the Mayor of Rusizi district, Anicet Kibiriga, has told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Increase of Public Servants' Pay Will Depend on Economy - Official
As the economy continues to recover, salaries for public servants might also increase, Faustin Mwambari, the Head of the Employment Ecosystem Policy and Strategy Department in the… Read more »
Rwanda: 70% Nurses Work Over 60 Hours a Week - Trade Union
The Rwanda Workers' Trade Union Confederation has requested the government to increase the salaries of nurses and reduce their working hours so as to be productive. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwatubyaye Wants Rayon Focused as Title Race Heats Up
Rayon Sports skipper Abdul Rwatubyaye has rallied his teammates to be more focused and consistent in the final three games if they are to wrestle the league title from arch rivals… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things We Learnt From Rwanda Premier League Weekend Action
The Rwanda Premier League match day 27 produced some shocking results with Rutsiro and Marines FC all winning their games away from home as the battle for relegation survival gets… Read more »
Rwanda: 'I Never Thought I'd Be a Farmer' - University Graduate On Venturing Into 'Green Gold' Business
year-old Bonnette Ishimwe that she would be in the farming business, more so avocado, three years ago, she would take it as a joke. Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Director Tn Zethy - Rwanda's Rising Music Video Director
In the bustling music scene of Rwanda, there is a new director making waves with his creative vision and exceptional skills. Meet Iyaremye Barthez, also known as Director Tn Zethy,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ready for Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2023, Mutokambali
Rwanda men's 3x3 head coach, Moïse Mutokambali, has said his players are in good shape and ready to put up impressive performance during the forthcoming FIBA 3x3 World Cup… Read more »
Rwanda: Institution of Engineers Calls for Gender Equality in Hiring Process to Boost Women's Employment
The survey by the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) recommended capacity-building and awareness to ensure that employers have an understanding of gender equality. Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Emeran On Target As Imanishimwe's Far Bow Out of Confederation Cup
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Rwandan players plying their trade abroad with a number of them excelling for their respective clubs. Read more »
Rwanda: Reflections On Labour Day, Essence and Cost of Ceremonies
The other day some colleagues and I were talking about different subjects, mainly the past, as we are accustomed to when in a relaxed mood. We also tend to be reflective when in… Read more »
Rwanda: Podcast - Lived Experiences of Queer Community in Rwanda
The Long Form podcast's guest this week is Dr. Aflodis Kagaba, Director of the Human Development Initiative (HDI). He discusses, in depth, the findings of a recent survey on lived… Read more »
Rwanda: Goalball - Rwamagana, Ngororero Crowned 2023 Champions
Rwamagana and Ngororero District men and women's teams clinched the national Goalball championship that concluded over the weekend at Bugesera Stadium. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: 57 Passengers Escape Unscathed as Fire Guts Ritco Bus
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has started investigations into the cause of a fire that gutted a public transport bus belonging to Ritco company on Saturday, April 29. Read more »
East Africa: New Report to Show State of Migration in East Africa
A new report, "The State of Migration in the East and Horn of Africa", which takes stock of achievements and challenges in advancing regional integration and human mobility in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Youth Encouraged to Circumcise, Test for HIV
In an effort to promote safe sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV, Rwamagana officials are encouraging young people in the district to undergo circumcision and self-HIV… Read more »
Rwanda: New Song Releases - What's on Your Playlist?
Local artistes are not resting and continue to give music lovers new bangers to entertain them. Read more »
Rwanda: APR Face As Kigali Test As Title Race Reaches Decisive Stage
APR FC will be looking to return to winning ways as they face another arduous task against bogey side against AS Kigali as the pair go head to head on Saturday at Kigali Pele… Read more »
Rwanda: Governor Habitegeko Assures Communities Near Burundi Border of Peace, Good Relations
The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has urged residents of sectors in Rusizi district bordering Burundi to live in harmony with their neighbours across… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - Youth Empowered With Knowledge on Condom Care, HIV Testing
Aimee Ernest Nyirinkindi, the head of Campaigns and Communication in the Department of HIV Prevention at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), has said that the issue of damaged condoms… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Nsanzimana Refutes Claims of Malaria Variant 'Risk' for UK Migrants
Health minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has refuted the claims that asylum seekers coming to Rwanda from the United Kingdom (UK) are at risk of "a deadly malaria variant," and that the… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Jack Ma Appointed Visiting Professor At Rwanda's African Leadership University
The African Leadership University (ALU) in Kigali has appointed Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group and Jack Ma Foundation, as a visiting professor. Read more »
Rwanda: Cogebanque Pays Tribute to Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi
Cogebanque Board, management, staff and partners commemorated the victims of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, on Friday, April 29. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: Italian Premier Defends UK-Rwanda Migration Deal
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said a plan by the UK government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was agreement between free nations, seeking to safeguard the safety of… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Rwanda: Espoir Relegated as Rayon Climb to Second
Espoir FC have been relegated to the second division after 12 years in the top flight. Read more »