October 30, 2023
Rwanda: Former MP Mbonimana to Publish Book on Sobriety
Dr Gamariel Mbonimana, a former Member of Parliament, has announced the upcoming release of his book titled 'Embracing the Power of Sobriety', which aims to discourage drug… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf90 Billion to Upgrade Ruhengeri Hospital
The government has secured a €75 million (over Rwf91 billion) loan from French Agency for Development (AFD) to modernise Ruhengeri Referral Hospital. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Rwanda: University of Kigali Pays Health Insurance for Over 500 Kigali Residents, Participates in Umuganda
Officials and students of University of Kigali (UoK), on Saturday, October 28 participated in community work (Umuganda) in Kigali and reached out to 566 needy residents in… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Keen to Become Hub for Professional Global Software Testers
Rwanda could soon be home to global professional software testers after the country's software testing qualifications board (RWSTQB) was admitted as the 69th member board at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Return of Rwandan Skulls From Germany Will Reach Crucial Stage Early in 2024
Researchers are expected to reach key steps in the process of restitution of human skulls taken from Rwanda to Germany during the colonial era (1898 to 1916). Read more »
October 28, 2023
Rwanda: Steel Manufacturing Firm Donates Sewing Machines to Genocide Widows in Rwamagana
Steel Rwa, a steel manufacturing firm located in Rwamagana District, on October 27, donated six electric sewing machines to members of the Association of Widows of the Genocide,… Read more »
Rwanda: China to Ramp Up Support for Rwanda's Vocational Education
China is set to increase its support to Rwanda's TVET sector, thanks to new moves where various institutions in the Asian country are linking up with their Rwandan counterparts for… Read more »
Africa: Kigali to Host Africa's Business Heroes Summit and Grand Finale in November
The City of Kigali will, from November 23 to 24, witness the celebration of top entrepreneurs competing in real-time for the 2023 Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: FAO Launches Fruit Trees Project in Kigali to Enhance Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday, October 26, hosted an inception workshop for the project titled "Supporting Innovative Urban Agriculture for Enhanced Food… Read more »
Rwanda: Top Five New Songs Trending in Rwanda
Rwandan artistes are dropping back-to-back smash hits that are winning hearts of music lovers. Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara Embraces Transformation as Chipseal Roads Extend to Local Communities
It was not until 2019 that Gisagara District saw its first-ever asphalt road. Now, chipseal roads are expanding into local neighborhoods and Gisagara District's business centre,… Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province - Police Foil Theft of Over 1,000 Metric Tonnes of Seeds and Fertilisers
Police in Eastern Province have foiled major theft operations involving over 1,000 tonnes of seeds and fertilisers. The intercepted smuggled goods were either being sold within the… Read more »
Rwanda: Workers' League Knockout Stages Due in November
The 2023 Rwanda Workers league reaches a crucial stage as with teams getting set to lock horns in the quarterfinals when the championship resumes in November. Read more »
Rwanda: Milk Powder Factory Operations Pushed to December
Rwanda's first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, is set to start its operations in December 2023, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwandans Are Gearing Up for Boyz II Men Concert
After the successful and entertaining Trace Awards and Festival that happened last weekend, Rwandans are now preparing for the highly anticipated Boyz II Men Live in Kigali concert… Read more »
Rwanda: Electoral Commission Sets Date for By-Elections to Fill Vacant Local Government Positions
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has set October 28 as the date to fill vacant positions in local government leadership from Village to District levels. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Investment, Women Empowerment at Saudi Summit
Africa, like the rest of the world, has its challenges, from poor governance to no accountability, but it is a big mistake not to invest in the continent, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737 Aircraft
RwandAir announced that it got a Boeing 737 aircraft on October 25, as the national carrier continues to expand its air service capacity including routes. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Polish Development Bank Sign Rwf29 Billion Deal to Improve Dairy Sector
Rwanda and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), a Polish development bank, have signed a financing agreement of €23 million (approx. Rwf29.9 billion) Read more »
Rwanda: FAO Tips Students on Importance of Water on World Food Day
Officials from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Rwanda on Wednesday, October 25, marked the World Food Day (WFD) by visiting St. Andre Secondary School in Kigali where… Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province Governor Gasana Arrested
The Governor of Eastern Province, Commissioner General of Police (rtd) Emmanuel Gasana has been arrested over abusing the authority granted to him by the law. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rule of Law - Rwanda Maintains Top Spot in New Index
Rwanda has, for the third year in a row, ranked best in the region in a rule of law index published by World Justice Project WJP, an organisation that evaluates the adherence to… Read more »
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente in Belgium for Global Gateway Forum
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is currently in Brussels, Belgium, where he is attending the opening ceremony of the Global Gateway Forum 2023. He is representing President Paul… Read more »
Rwanda: Ruti Joel Gears Up for First One-Man Show
Following the release of Musomandera, Ruti Joel's debut album that has been touted as the best to come out of Rwanda's traditional music scene this year, the young musician and… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWAFA, MASITA Sign Four-Year Kit Deal
Rwandan Football Federation (FERWAFA) has signed a four-year kit deal with renowned Dutch sportswear and football equipment supplier MASITA. Read more »