December 30, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Boss Babes Unveil Their Reality TV Show At Black Elegance Party
The inaugural Black Elegance Party held Friday night, December 29, at Century Park Hotel, Nyarutarama was not just all about celebrities walking through the red carpet in black… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Dismisses Claims By Burundian President on Ties With Rebel Group
The Government of Rwanda has refuted allegations made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye that Kigali supports a Burundian rebel group based in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
January 01
Rwanda: 10 Rwandan Artists Who Lit Up 2023
Musically, 2023 was defined by massive releases from singles to collaborations that went beyond Rwanda's audience. Rwandan musicians worked tirelessly to release mega hits that… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Rwanda: Nyarugenge Judge, Football Coach Convicted for Forgery
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has convicted and sentenced three individuals, including a former football coach, a judge, and another individual, in connection to the case of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 150 Asylum Seekers From Libya
Rwanda on December 28, welcomed 153 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, according to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). Read more »
Rwanda: New Fees to Be Levied on Building Permits
A new presidential order - published on December 4, 2023 - determining fees levied on services and certificates delivered by decentralized entities shows that fees levied on… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Rwanda: AS Kigali Appoint Guy Bukasa as New Head Coach
Topflight side AS Kigali have announced the appointment of Congolese tactician Guy Bukasa as their new head coach for an unspecified duration. Read more »
Rwanda: Case of Defrauded Rwandan Investor 'A Wakeup Call for Every Kenyan' - Lawyer
The case of a Rwandan investor defrauded of a company worth billions of francs is a wakeup call regarding the poor way some foreign investors are treated by their Kenyan partners… Read more »
Rwanda: NESA Releases Back-to-School Travel Schedule
Preparations are underway for the commencement of the second term with classes scheduled to begin, nationwide, on Monday, January 8. Boarding school students are expected to return… Read more »
Rwanda: Girimbabazi Eyes Second Term as Swimming Federation Boss
Rwanda Swimming Federation (RSF) president Pamela Girimbabazi has confirmed that she is ready to run for another term in office. Read more »
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali, BDF Ink Deal to Bolster SMEs Growth
Bank of Kigali (BK) and Business Development Fund (BDF), a government-backed initiative that provides financial support to small businesses, on Wednesday, December 27, signed a… Read more »
Rwanda: No Construction Permits for Residential Plots Under 300 Sqm - Official
No construction permit can be issued for a residential house if it sits on a plot of land less than 300 square metres in size, an official from the Ministry of Finance and Economic… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Rwanda: Raising the Flag - Celebrities That Represented Rwanda On the Global Stage in 2023
In 2023, Rwanda's spotlight on the global stage shone bright with a diverse array of talented personalities. From back-to-back hit songs by renowned performers Bruce Melodie,… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Rwanda: RDF Ready to Deal With Future Threats - General Rwivanga
The Rwanda Defence Force is ready to deal with emerging and future threats to the country's security, according to the military spokesperson, Brig. Gen Ronald Rwivanga. Read more »
Rwanda: New Year - Plan to Address Bus Shortage Unveiled
A large number of travellers heading upcountry to celebrate the New Year with their families may no longer be stuck at the Nyabugogo bus terminal on December 30 and December 31.… Read more »
Rwanda: Kenyan Court Restores Rwf3 Billion Company Defrauded From Rwandan Investor
A Rwandan investor has emerged victorious in a legal battle in Kenya to reclaim ownership of an online company valued at Rwf3.2 billion ($2.6 million), which he was defrauded of by… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Foreign-Based Rwandan Players Who Could Change Clubs in January
The first transfer window of 2024 officially opens on January 1 as clubs look to beef up their squads for the second half of the season. Read more »
Rwanda: 2023 - Inside Rwanda's Climate Finance Deals
Rwanda needs $11 billion (approx. Rwf13.8 trillion) to implement measures that will mitigate and adapt to climate change by 2030. The needed climate finance is being mobilised… Read more »
Africa: Who Is Clare Akamanzi, the New NBA Africa Chief Executive?
Clare Akamanzi, an international trade and investment lawyer who has been a key player in Rwanda's business ecosystem and promoting the tourism and innovation sectors, was on… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Choreographer Sherrie Silver Directs Movement for Mercedes-Amg Petronas F1 Team
Rwandan born choreographer and creative director Sherrie Silver has added another feat to her illustrious career, having directed movement of photos and videos for the Mercedes-AMG… Read more »
Rwanda: Understanding STDs - Prevention, Detection, and Safe Practices
Extensive efforts by concerned organisations and well-planned government strategies, such as those implemented by Rwanda, have led to a decrease in the prevalence of new cases of… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda's Akamanzi Appointed NBA Africa CEO
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday, December 27, appointed Rwanda's Clare Akamanzi as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Rwanda: Tax Fraud - RRA Exposes Plot to Undervalue Goods
Some traders are forging documents to record goods at a lower value compared to their actual prices as an attempt to pay less tax, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Commissioner… Read more »
Rwanda: Revised Policy on Land, Rental Tax to Take Effect in February 2024
In a bid to bolster the economy and ease financial burdens on property owners, the government has introduced significant revisions to land, building, and rental taxes for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Gakondo Singer Muyango Launches Album, Honors Young Artistes in Traditional Music
Marie Muyango, a renowned Gakondo musician, on December 24, launched his fourth album dubbed 'Imbanzamumyambi', The album features a song dedicated to President Paul Kagame and… Read more »