January 08
Rwanda: Cases Closed Through Plea Bargains Cross 5,000 Mark in One Year
Cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year since the introduction of the procedure in Rwanda, according to judicial data. From August to… Read more »
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 07
Rwanda: Police Denies Affiliation With American National Jonathan Scott
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Sunday, January 7 denied any connection with Jonathan Scott, who claimed to be a 'foreign agent' working with them on cybersecurity matters,… Read more »
January 06
Rwanda: Govt Ready to Provide Effective Response in Case of Disasters - Official
The government is ready to provide effective disaster response to save lives, and offer relief to people in need, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency… Read more »
January 05
Rwanda: Food and Drug Authority Recalls Kenyan Medicine On Local Market
The Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA) has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Not in Talks With Israel On Transfer of Palestinians From Gaza - Govt
Rwanda is not in any discussion with Israel on the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, as alleged by an Israeli news outlet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International… Read more »
Africa: CAF Increases 2023 Afcon Prize Money By 40%
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 percent increase in prize money for teams that will reach the quarterfinals through the grand finale in the upcoming… Read more »
West Africa: Why Are Rwandan Clubs Turning to West African Transfer Market?
Rayon Sports recently completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis. The club also has in their ranks Guinean Alsény Camara and coach Muhammad Wade from… Read more »
Rwanda: Gospel Artiste Tonzi Launches Album 'Respect'
Clementine Uwitonze, popularly known as Tonzi, one of the pioneers of modern gospel music in Rwanda on January 4, launched her ninth album dubbed 'Respect' making her the Rwanda's… Read more »
Rwanda: Young Women and Girls Face Higher HIV Risk - UN Report
Young women and girls are more than twice as likely to contract HIV as young men and boys, a new report indicates. Read more »
January 04
Rwanda: AFC Leopards Make Offer for Marine Striker Gitego
Crestfallen Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards are interested in signing Rwandan striker Arthur Gitego from Marines FC. Read more »
Rwanda: Primus National League - AS Kigali Target Top 5 Finish
AS Kigali new coach Guy Bukasa has vowed to rescue the club from the relegation zone and lift them to a top five finish in the Primus National League. Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Union Says Cancelling Mining Firms' Licences for Breaching Safety, Labour Standards a Good Move
Seven mining companies have seen their licences revoked by Rwanda Mining, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) over "serious deficiencies," including failure to meet environmental and… Read more »
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 »
January 03
Rwanda: Why Supreme Court Dismissed Petition Challenging RIB Searches
The Supreme Court, late December, dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the authority given to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to conduct searches on… Read more »
Rwanda: Understanding Supreme Court Landmark Ruling Upholding Search Warrant Issuance Process
In a landmark decision on December 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Rwanda addressed a significant legal challenge surrounding the issuance of search warrants, ultimately affirming… Read more »
Rwanda: Equity Bank Rwanda Boss Outlines Priorities After Cogebanque Acquisition
Equity Bank Rwanda, on January 3, started revamped operations across the country, following the completion of a merger with Cogebanque Plc, with the acquisition of 99.8 percent… Read more »
Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Sports Sign Senegalese Striker Alon Gomis
Rayon Sports have completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis on a short term deal. Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - Inkoramutima Edges Closer to Gisagara Move
Rwanda volleyball league champions Gisagara VC are in advanced talks to sign right attacker Herve Martial Inkoramutima ahead of the new season which kicks off on January 20. Read more »
Rwanda: Nsengimana Joins Java Inovotec Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2024
Tour du Rwanda 2015 winner Jean Bosco Nsengimana has completed his move to Team Java Inovotec ahead of the highly-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Seven Mining Companies Lose Concessions Over 'Serious' Failures
Rwanda Mining, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has revoked licences of seven mining companies over "serious deficiencies," including failure to meet environmental and labour… Read more »
Rwanda: Supreme Court Upholds RIB's Authority to Search Premises Without Court Warrant
The Supreme Court has ruled to allow Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants if investigators believe that… Read more »
Rwanda: Police FC Keep Tabs on Muhazi United Defender Dikoume
Police FC are bent on signing central defender Yvan Marcel Dikoume Kouathe from Muhazi United. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Michael Tesfay, Ethiopian Techpreneur Engaged to Miss Rwanda 2020?
Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe's engagement to Michael Tesfay has been making rounds of headlines since the lovebirds made it public on January 2. Read more »
Rwanda: Analysing Rwanda's Key Crop Yields in 2023
The Seasonal Agricultural Survey 2023 annual report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) highlighted the performance of major crops that Rwanda prioritises… Read more »