December 01, 2023
Rwanda: When a Former Belgian Ambassador Questions Own Country in Genocide Trial
In the ongoing trials of three accused perpetrators of genocide in Brussels and Paris, a stark parallel is starting to emerge between the challenges faced by the now-closed… Read more »
Rwanda: HIV Aids - Rwanda Braces for Reduced Foreign Aid
Rwanda is bracing for reduced aid from global organisations in its fight against HIV/AIDs, as they are reprioritising their resources to countries that are a long way off in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Key Highlights in Central Bank Report
In 2022/23, the Rwandan franc depreciated significantly by 8.76% against the US dollar. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Rwanda: Green City Kigali Scoops WAF Future Project Masterplan Award
Green City Kigali, a masterplan for the sustainable and inclusive expansion of urban Kigali has won the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Future Project Masterplan Award. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves Seven Places Up in November FIFA Rankings
Rwanda has improved by seven spots globally to rank 133rd up from 140th in the latest Coca Cola FIFA rankings released Thursday, November 30. Read more »
Rwanda: BioNTech's Rwanda-Based Vaccine Factory to Launch Mid-December
Renowned German biotechnology company BioNTech will start operations through its Rwanda-based factory on December 18. Read more »
Rwanda: Brazilian World Cup Winner Edmilson in Kigali
Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Edmilson Gomes Moraes is in Rwanda where he is attending player presentation for the 2023 Veterans' Club World Championship (VCWC) on… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Rwanda: 'Baho Neza' Pilot Phase Concludes
The collaborative project 'Baho Neza', under the guidance of the Imbuto Foundation, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), and Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF),… Read more »
Rwanda: Rugby Federation President Denies Allegations of Voter Bribery
Tharcisse Kamanda's second four-year term reign as president of Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) seems to be getting off to a rocky start with allegations of non-performance and voter… Read more »
Rwanda: Stunting - Officials Optimistic 2024 Reduction Targets Can Be Met
Despite the pressing timeline, officials from the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and related institutions maintain optimism about meeting the 2024 stunting reduction targets. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Rwanda: Mbungo Steps Down as AS Kigali Head Coach
AS Kigali head coach André Casa Mbungo has resigned from his role citing 'unfulfilled promises'. Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonga Named Rwandan Envoy in Turkey
A cabinet meeting on Wednesday, nominated Lt Gen (Rtd) Charles Kayonga as Rwanda's ambassador to Turkey, replacing Fidelis Mironko who has served in similar capacity since 2020. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Rwanda: ICT Minister Pushes for Strategic Measures to Boost Local Drone Industry
As Rwanda positions itself as a proof-of-concept hub for drone operations, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has emphasised the need to attract anchor players in… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am Not Afraid of Being Sacked - Mbungo on AS Kigali Future
Under-fire André Casa Mbungo insists he remains relaxed despite reports suggesting that he is on brink for being sacked by AS Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Kendrick Lamar, the Hip Hop Legend Performing in Kigali Next Week?
On November 3, Kendrick Lamar, a celebrated American rapper, was announced as the headliner of Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, meant to establish an international touring… Read more »
Rwanda/Tanzania: Singida's Kagere Relieved After Breaking 10-Game Goal Drought
Singida Big Stars striker Meddie Kagere is breathing a sigh of relief after his goal against Coastal Union in the Tanzanian Premier League brought his 10-game goal drought to an… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Rwf3 Billion Invested in Lithium Exploration
On November 28, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Trinity Metals Group, launched a lithium exploration project worth Rwf3 billion beneath the rolling hills of… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Shaggy Thrill Iheartradio Jingle Ball Tour in Texas
Last evening, Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie joined Jamaican legend Shaggy on stage at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Texas Edition to perform their trending song 'When She's… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Scraps Fee on Land Transfer By Sale
Residents are no longer charged a fee on sale-based land transfer for any plot with up to Rwf5 million value, after the government of Rwanda scrapped the charge on title service,… Read more »
Rwanda: Unlicenced Seven-Seater Taxis No Longer Allowed in Kigali
The government has terminated a directive that allowed owners of seven-seater vehicles to use them to ferry passengers without a transport operator licence after introducing new… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Rwanda: BDO Rwanda Hosts Tax Workshop to Navigate Law Changes
BDO Rwanda, a professional services firm, played host to a tax workshop on Friday, November 24, focusing on the latest updates in tax legislation. Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera - 90% of Wetlands Untapped, Officials Urge Investment
Bugesera District is endowed with lakes and rivers, boasting a total of nine lakes and three rivers, to be specific. According to officials, the district also has the highest… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Utumatwishima Urges Rwandan Youth in U.S., Canada to Prioritise Unity
Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth, has urged young Rwandans in the US and Canada to value Ndi Umunyarwanda - a programme initiated to build a national identity based… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Governor Speaks Out on Dollar Scarcity, De-Dollarisation Talk
There is no complete lack of the US dollar in Rwanda, but limited availability of the currency has put pressure on the exchange market, while de-dollarisation, or reducing reliance… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Govt Opens Up Public Transport Market to Individual Investors
The government has opened up the public transport market for buses owned by individuals as a measure to deal with scarcity of vehicles and long queues in the city. Read more »