October 03, 2023
Rwanda: PM Ngirente in Qatar for International Horticultural Expo
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, joined global leaders on October 2 for the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha, Qatar. Read more »
Rwanda: Remembering Young CK - Friends, Family in Canada Pay Tribute to the Late Rapper
Family and friends of Calvin Kagahe Ngabo, also known as Young CK, gathered on September 29 at Paroisse St Sebastian, a French-speaking Catholic parish in Ottawa, Canada, to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Therapist on Winning Global Festival Award, Shedding Light on Trauma Through Film
Rwandan filmmaker and psychotherapist Celestin Mutuyimana was awarded at the Young Visionary Research Awards on September 29 in Bern, Switzerland by Ethno Kino Film Festival. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Trade Official Debunks 'Mafia' Reports in Potato Value Chain Amidst Price Hikes
Antoine Kajangwe, the Director General of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has denied the existence of any illicit operators, often referred to as a… Read more »
Rwanda: Exploring Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Plant
Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has assured Rwandans that an additional 27 MW of electricity will be supplied to the national grid by the end of 2023. This power will be… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Proposed U.S.$53 Million Aviation Training Centre - What You Need to Know
Rwanda plans to set up an aircraft hangar and centre of excellence in aviation training in Kigali, aiming to build local capacity and empower the labour force in the aviation… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Landslide Kills 2, Injures Several Others in Nyamasheke
As a result of heavy rain, on Monday, October 2, a landslide trapped several people, killing two of them, during renovation works at Rwamatamu Genocide Memorial Site in Gihombo… Read more »
Rwanda: Thunderstorms Predicted in First 10 Days of October
Meteo Rwanda, the national meteorological agency, has predicted rainfall with thunderstorms in the first 10 days of October across various parts of the country. Read more »
Rwanda/Tunisia: Rwanda's Mugisha Joins Tunisia's Avenir Sportif De La Marsa
Rwandan midfielder Bonheur Mugisha joined Tunisia's Avenir Sportif de La Marsa on Friday, September 29. Read more »
Rwanda: Disasters Kill 20 People, Damage 500 Houses in One Month - Report
A report by the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) indicates that 200 disaster incidents were recorded in September this year, killing 20 people. Read more »
Rwanda: Irembo Introduces Changes to Enhance Data Privacy, Safeguard Citizen Information
Irembo, an e-government platform which enables the access and provision of government services in Rwanda, is introducing changes to enhance data privacy and protection to safeguard… Read more »
Rwanda: Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo
Fighting erupted on Sunday, October 1, in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu province pitting the country's armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group. Read more »
October 01, 2023
Rwanda: Heart Diseases - Parents, Medics Urged to Pay Attention to Early Signs in Children
Families and grassroots healthcare service providers have been urged to pay attention to signs of heart diseases among children in order to provide the necessary treatment. Read more »
Rwanda: National Literacy Month Closure Marks Renewed Commitment to Enhance Reading Culture
Officials have stated that the conclusion of National Literacy Month 2023 is just the beginning of a renewed commitment to enhancing the reading culture. They urge collaborative… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Rwanda: Kenny Sol On Rwanda, Canada Music Tour
Rwandan afrobeat sensation Kenny Sol has had an incredible year, filled with unforgettable performances and a growing fan base that has left him stunned and inspired. The latest… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Among Potential Buyers of Idle Nobilis Hotel
The government of Rwanda is among entities that showed interest in buying Nobilis hotel building owned by SONARWA Assurance Ltd, the Chief Budget Manager at the Ministry of Finance… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Rwanda: FIBA Africa's All-Girls Youth Camp Comes to Kigali
An all-girls continental youth camp (U16) organised by FIBA Africa began on Tuesday, September 26, in Kigali, bringing together youngsters from various countries to learn from… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Dams to Help Cope With Climate Quirks
Despite having ample water resources, Rwanda faces a significant challenge in terms of water storage capacity, as revealed by a recent report from the Rwanda Water Resources Board. Read more »
Rwanda: As Rwanda Eyes the Election Season Party, Tshisekedi Readies the Congolese People for Business End of the Gun
It's been quite an eventful seven days since I last wrote. French news magazine, Jeune Afrique, 'broke' the worst kept political secret; President Kagame would run for President… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Remands 'Serial Killer' Dennis Kazungu
The Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, September 26 remanded Dennis Kazungu who is accused of murdering 14 people, 13 of whom are women for 30 days on charges that include murder,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Business Alliance Launched in UK
The Rwanda Business Alliance was last week launched in the UK with an aim to bring the Rwandan and UK business communities closer together, according to a statement from the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda/Ghana: Quite Improved Rwanda Loses to Ghana in Accra
Rwanda put up an improved performance in the second leg of the 2024 WAFCON qualifier against Ghana on Tuesday, September 26, at Accra Sports Stadium despite losing 5-0. Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Speaks Out On Pierre Kayondo, the Genocide Suspect Arrested in France
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) has issued a statement regarding Pierre Kayondo, a fugitive of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, who was recently arrested… Read more »
Rwanda: Former Cooperative Agency Boss to Be Arraigned on September 27
The Nyarugenge Primary Court on Wednesday, September 27, is scheduled to commence the pre-detention hearing in the case of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former boss of the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: FIFA Bans Rayon Sports From Registering Foreign Players
FIFA has sanctioned Rwanda's CAF Confederation Cup campaigners Rayon Sports from registering new expatriate players. Read more »