August 11, 2023
Rwanda: Law Reform Commission to Complete Review of Road Traffic Bill By August 18
The Rwanda Law Reform Commission will complete a review of the draft law governing road traffic on August 18 and send it to the Ministry of Infrastructure for tabling before… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Biruta in Ethiopia for Bilateral Talks
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a working visit aimed at boosting the longstanding… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Rwanda: City Orders Dwellers in High-Risk Zones to Relocate Ahead of Rainy Season
The City of Kigali has ordered all dwellers in identified high-risk zones to relocate ahead of the rainy season that could start in September. Read more »
Rwanda: Northern Province Gets New Governor, New Cooperatives Agency Boss Named
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, August 10, appointed Maurice Mugabowagahunde as Governor of Northern Province, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister. Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Local DJs to Be Selected for the Next Stage of Mützig Amabeats DJ Competition
All is set for the second edition of the Mützig Amabeats DJ competition as it enters its third phase this Saturday, 12 August, with the unveiling of the top 10 DJs to progress… Read more »
Rwanda: Canadian Grandmaster to Hold Shotokan Karate Seminar in Kigali
Canadian Karate instructor, Denis Houde, will visit Rwanda where he will lead a Karate training seminar that will take place at Ecole Notre Dame des Anges Remera, Kigali from… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy Calls Out Nations for 25-Year Failure to Arrest Kabuga
Rwanda's ambassador to The Netherlands, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has criticised countries that refused to arrest Félicien Kabuga for more than 25 years, as he noted that the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Women Team Off to Cameroon for African Volleyball Championship
Rwanda women's national volleyball team departed Kigali International Airport for Cameroon on Wednesday night ahead of the 2023 Women's African Volleyabll Championship due in… Read more »
Rwanda: Mukura Close in on Manishimwe Loan Deal
Midfielder Djabel Manishimwe could play for Mukura VS on loan during the 2023/24 season as future at APR FC hangs in the balance. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Quadruple Healthcare Workforce
The Ministry of Health plans to multiply the healthcare workforce by fourfold within the next four years. The move is intended to address a shortage of nurses and midwives across… Read more »
Rwanda: Judiciary Saves Rwf9 Billion Through Mediation
Judges and judicial officials spared government coffers citizens Rwf 9 billion by settling their cases amicably through mediation procedures as opposed to litigation. Read more »
Rwanda: Diplomacy - Ten Reasons Why Rwanda-Jordan Ties Matter
The Rwandan government on Wednesday, August 9 announced that it will open a diplomatic mission in Jordan, a Middle Eastern country with rich culture and history. Read more »
Rwanda: Super Cup - Six Players to Look Out for in APR Vs Rayon Derby
Rayon Sports and APR will go up against each other when they lock horns in the 2023 Rwanda Super Cup which will take place at Kigali Pele Stadium, on Saturday, August 12. Read more »
Rwanda: East African Gospel Festival Set for Closing Concert
After a successful opening edition held on May 21, at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, worshiper Alexis Dusabe will soon grace the 'Dutarame Live Concert' during its… Read more »
Rwanda: Mugisha, Shaibub Doubtful for Rayon Sports Super Cup Showdown
APR FC could do without forward Gilbert Mugisha and midfielder Sharaf Eldin Shaiboub who are both doubtful to play Saturday's Super Cup clash with arch rivals Rayon Sports at… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Rwanda: Increase in Rwanda's Lion Population Attributed to Bold Conservation Efforts
Every year, on August 10, Rwanda joins the global community in observing World Lion Day. This international event is dedicated to enhancing awareness about lion conservation and… Read more »
Rwanda: World Lion Day - Celebrating Rwanda's Roaring Success
August 10th is World Lion Day-a day set aside to honor the majestic big cat and raise awareness of their challenges as a species. It's also a day to increase awareness about their… Read more »
Rwanda: What Next for Amavubi After Ferrer Exit?
Rwanda is now preparing for life without outgoing coach Carlos Ferrer who left the job to coach Belarus on a one-year deal subject to be renewed. Read more »
Rwanda: Junior Rumaga to Stage Concert, Launch Debut Album 'Mawe'
Renowned poet Junior Rumaga is gearing up for 'Siga Rwanda Live Concert' in which he will launch debut poetic album 'Mawe'. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Reviews 27-Year-Old Privatisation Law - What's New?
The Cabinet last week approved the draft law governing privatisation, which seeks to replace the existing law that was enacted 27 years ago for better results, information from the… Read more »
Rwanda: Vulnerable Households Eligible for Mutuelle De Santé Support Drop By 74%
The number of vulnerable households eligible for support by the government to the community-based health insurance scheme (CBHI) - commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé - was… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Can Now Go to Jordan Visa-Free
Rwandan citizens traveling to Jordan no longer need visas as per a reciprocity deal signed by both countries' Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Open Diplomatic Mission in Jordan
Rwanda has decided to have a diplomatic presence in Amman, the capital of Jordan, Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta announced on August 9 during his two-day official visit to… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Clarifies Dismissal of Northern Province Officials
In the wake of an investigation that culminated in the removal of several local government leaders from the Northern Province, the Minister of Local Government, Jean-Claude… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: From Labour Ward to the Farm - Dr Nyirinkwaya's Retirement Journey
On a hot sunny morning, we set off to meet one of the most famous names in Rwanda's health sector - so renowned that his hospitals are generally known by his surname, rather than… Read more »