September 23, 2022
Rwanda: Umudugudu, the Heart of Rwanda's Governance
Last Sunday, I was witness to the communion of local leaders in my Kibaya Village and was left in awe! In awe of the abandon with which our voluntary local leaders give of… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Rwanda: Rib Hands Over $8,000 Stolen From Miss Rwanda 2012
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, September 27, handed over $8,000 and Rwf350,700 to Miss Rwanda 2012 Aurore Mutesi Kayibanda, just days after she reported that her… Read more »
September 25, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Wins Three Accolades at World Airline Awards
RwandAir, the national carrier, has been voted the 'Best Airline Staff in Africa for the second time in a row at the 2022 World Airline Awards. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Rwanda: Prosecution Narrates How Bamporiki Was Caught Red-Handed as His Graft Trial Opens
Prosecutors have asked Nyarugenge Intermediate Court to jail suspended State Minister for Youth and Culture Edouard Bamporiki for 20 years and hand him a fine of Rwf200 million. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda's Contribution to Global Fund Increases By 30%
Rwanda, on Wednesday, September 21, pledged $3,250,000 towards replenishing the Global Fund, representing an increase of 30 percent of the country's contribution to the fund. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Tightens Measures As Uganda Reports More Ebola Cases
The Ministry of Health has announced fresh measures to prevent Ebola virus from spilling over to Rwanda following recent cases reported in the neighbouring Uganda. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: Now That Kabuga Is Finally in the Dock, Let Justice Be Seen to Be Served
Top genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga will finally appear in dock in The Hague this week to answer charges pertaining to his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Rwanda: Kenya's Karan Patel Wins Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally
Kenyan driver Karan Patel finished ahead of Zambia's Leroy Gomes on Sunday to win the 2022 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally in Bugesera. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Promotes Innocent Kabandana to Lieutenant-General
President Paul Kagame, who is also the Rwanda Defence Force's (RDF) Commander-in-Chief, has promoted Major-General Innocent Kabandana to the rank of Lieutenant-General. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Rwanda: Inside Ferwafa's Fresh Bid to Revive Amavubi Performance
Things have not been quite good with national team Amavubi for the last few years, with the county's performance in international competitions being questioned by Rwandans on many… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: One Man's 25-Year Journey to Produce First English-Kinyarwanda Dictionary
After an arduous journey spanning 25 years, Emmanuel Habumuremyi has finally realized his dream and launched his first bi-directional dictionary (English-Kinyarwanda and… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Rwanda: Political Will a Prerequisite for DR Congo Breakthrough
President Paul Kagame has once again called on DR Congo's leaders to seek solutions to their country's security challenges (which often spill over their borders, including posing a… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Rwanda: Pyrethrum Farmers Urged to Increase Production to Meet Rising Demand
Pyrethrum farmers have been advised to increase their production and meet the increasing global demand for pyrethrins - a product extracted from pyrethrum flowers and used for… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Register Strong Private Wealth Growth in 10 Years - Report
Rwanda and Mauritius are among African economies that are set to witness the strongest growth of their respective stock of private wealth, as the continent forecasts a 38 percent… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Rwanda: All You Need to Know About the Orthodox Community in Rwanda
Patriarch Theodore II, the leader of the Orthodox Church in Africa, will be visiting Rwanda next month. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Rwanda: Global Parliamentary Assembly to Convene in Rwanda in October
The Parliament of Rwanda will host the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its related meetings in Kigali from October 11 to 15, which seek to ensure gender… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Rwanda: Service Sector Fuels Economic Growth in Second Quarter of 2022
The value of goods and services produced in the economy as indicated by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew to Rwf3,279 billion in the second quarter of 2022, representing an… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Proposes VAT Tax Incentive for Consumers
Consumers could start getting a share of the 18 per cent value-added tax levied on taxable goods and services, once a bill proposed by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) is enacted… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Rwanda: Regional Countries Urged to Cooperate in Tourism Promotion
East African Community (EAC) partner states are urged to work together through various initiatives such as joint tourism promotion, standardisation of tourism services and… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Rwanda: Hoops All-Star Game - Mpoyo, Hagumintwari to Headline Selections
The Rwanda basketball federation, FERWABA, has announced squads for the 2022 all-star game with power-forward, Axel Mpoyo, and shooting-guard, Steven Hagumintwari, as captains of… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Rwanda: Miners' Body Recommit to Safeguard Environment
The mining sector has oftentimes been called on to take measures in protecting the environment and rehabilitating mining sites given their different activities of extracting and… Read more »
Rwanda: New Training for Nannies On Child Care, Holistic Development
Brain research shows that what happens in the first three years of a child's life, impacts their development and future health. Children who experience positive interactions at a… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Rwanda: 18 Teams to Take Part in Gisaka Cycling Race
The Rwanda Cycling Federation in collaboration with Kirehe district have organized a one day cycling race dubbed "Gisaka Race" as part of the annual celebration of Patriotism Day… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Rwanda: Taking African Fashion to the World - the Story of Maryse Mbonyumutwa
A few days ago, social media was awash with photos of a shop selling high end African-inspired apparel on Soho, one of the most affluent business areas in London, where the world… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Rwanda: Parents, Schools Welcome Reform in School Fees
Parents and head teachers have hailed the new harmonized school fee structure in all public and government-aided schools which was announced ahead of the new academic year… Read more »