September 14, 2022
Rwanda: New Report Paints Grim Picture for Global Gender Equality
In the 2022 Gatekeepers report tracking the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) released on Tuesday, September 13, Melinda French Gates, the co-author, says that the world will… Read more »
Rwanda: Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi Contest Approaches Final Stages As Auditions Come to Town
Auditions for Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi have reached a decisive stage with Kigali becoming the latest and final stop. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Rwanda: French Artist Explains Origin of Nyanza-Based Jardin De La Mémoire
"Jardin de la Mémoire" (Garden of Memory), a space built at Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District, to symbolically depict what happened during the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: Sauti Sol to Headline All-Star Game on September 24
After thrilling hundreds who attended the Kwita Izina gala that was held in Kigali on September 4, multi-award winning Kenyan afro-pop band, Sauti Sol, has been announced as the… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Rwanda: Efforts to Make Water Transport More Attractive Gain Momentum
A high-capacity ship that transports 150 people, six cars and 10 tonnes of goods is being assembled and will be "soon" introduced on Lake Kivu to boost water transport, Emile… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Probe 'Sharp' Increase in Potato Prices
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has deployed teams across the country to inquire into factors behind drastic rise in Irish potato prices among other food prices to the extent… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Rwanda: Teachers Welcome New Tech-Enabled Methodology in Public Primary Schools
Primary school leaders and teachers, who are undergoing the induction training on technology-enabled teaching and pedagogical techniques for enhanced classroom engagement,… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - All-Star Game Set for September 24
The Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba) has announced that this season's All-Star game will take place on the 24th of this month. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Rwanda: Rusumo Hydro Project to Help Cut Power Tariffs Come 2023
The regional Rusumo falls hydroelectric power plant is expected, upon completion, to help cut electricity tariffs, according to Felix Gakuba, the Managing Director of the Energy… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda U23 Team in Romania for Fiba 3x3 Nations League
The national u-23 boys' basketball team ON Sunday night left for Constanta, Romania ahead of the FIBA 3x3 Nations League 2022 Final slated to run from September 14-16,2022. Read more »
Rwanda: Meteorology Agency Warns of Strong Winds in 23 Districts
Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of strong winds predicted to gust across most parts of the country between September 11 and 20. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Players Abroad - Imanishimwe Excels in Confederation Cup
It was a good weekend for Rwandan players abroad compared to last weekend as the majority of the players were able to get enough playing time. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Targets Medals at Regional Inter-Schools Tourney
RWANDA is plotting a renewed hunt for medals and trophies at the East African post-secondary games due slated for September 14-26 in Arusha, Tanzania. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Rwanda: BPR Bank, Nyamasheke District Lock Horns in Rwf600 Million Lawsuit
Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) is locked in a Rwf 600 million lawsuit with Nyamasheke district, where the former is challenging the legal grounds on which lower courts based to… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Rwanda: Golf - Rwanda to Host 2023 Africa Challenge Qualifiers
Rwanda is set to host the East and Central African All Africa Challenge Trophy in the women's category, scheduled to be held at the end of 2023. Read more »
Rwanda: Food Prices Increase By 29%
Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices in urban areas increased by 29.2 percent during the month of August compared to the same period last year according to the Consumer Price… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Rwanda: Agricultural Exports Increase By 44%
Rwanda's agricultural exports increased by 44 per cent to over $640.9 million (over Rwf663 billion) in 2021-2022, from $444.8 million (over Rwf460 billion) in the previous… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Rwanda: Connectivity Critical to Transforming Kigali Into a Smart City
Imagine a city that can operate efficiently to improve service delivery for millions of lives. The kind of city where public transport is fully functional, where traffic lights… Read more »
September 11, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Scale Up Mental Health Services
The government is working to ensure that mental health services are accessible everywhere, as well as raising awareness about the alarming symptoms of mental health issues that can… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Seeks Revenge Against Tanzania
Rwanda's u-19 women will be keen to revenge when they go up against Tanzania in a 'make or break' final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Africa qualifier slated on Monday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Memorial Space a Symbol of Rwanda's Resilience - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Sunday, September 11, joined other dignitaries and members of the community to officially open the "Jardin de la Mémoire" (Garden of Memory),… Read more »
September 10, 2022
Rwanda: World Cup Qualifier - Rwanda Defeats Uganda to Reach Final
The national u-19 cricket women team are one step away from qualifying for the 2023 ICC U19 World cup as they prepare to face Tanzania in the final of Africa qualifier final after… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Mast in Honour of Queen Elizabeth
President Paul Kagame, on September 9, ordered that the Rwanda national flag and the East African Community flag be flown to half-mast in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Read more »
September 10, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Grants Early Release to Over 1,800 Prisoners
The government has granted release on parole to 1,803 prisoners convicted of various offences including theft, armed robbery, and battery. Read more »
Rwanda: Parents Urged to Promote Reading Culture
Parents and guardians have been urged to improve home literacy environments that help promote the reading culture among children at an early age as they improve their learning. Read more »