March 25
East Africa: Eastern Africa Standby Force Member States Convene in Rwanda for Disaster Response Harmonisation
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) member states are convening in Kigali, Rwanda, for a four-day session aimed at assessing their disaster readiness, promoting collaboration,… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Wfc Crowned Second Division League Champions
APR WFC, on Sunday, March 24, clinched the FERWAFA second division league after beating Forever WFC 3-0 in the finals of the competition at Kigali Pele Stadium. Read more »
Rwanda: Sitting Volleyball - Gisagara, Bugesera Are 2024 Champions
The 2023/24 Sitting Volleyball (SVB) Championship was concluded on Sunday, March 24, with Gisagara SVB men's team and Bugesera SVB women's team emerging the champions. Read more »
Rwanda: Smart Education Project - Mineduc to Establish Education, Research Network for Sustainable School, University Connectivity
The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Rwanda's education system is undeniably playing an important role in enhancing the quality of education--with the Ministry… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Polytechnic Launches Inaugural Inter-College Sports Competitions
Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), on Friday, March 23, officially inaugurated the first annual inter-college sports competitions. Read more »
March 24
Rwanda: PSD Party Endorses Kagame As Presidential Candidate
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Sunday, March 24, that it will endorse incumbent President Paul Kagame, who will be the flagbearer of the RPF-Inkotanyi in the July… Read more »
Rwanda: Bralirwa Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Production Line As Part of € 30m Expansion Project
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Bralirwa Plc, part of the HEINEKEN Company, celebrated a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its new production line at its… Read more »
Rwanda: Psd Party to Lobby for Increase of MPs
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has said it will campaign for an increase of members of parliament from the current 80 seats to a number that matches Rwanda's 13.2 million… Read more »
Rwanda: Auto24 Rwanda Introduces Tesla Evs in Rwanda
AUTO24 Rwanda, a local car dealership, has introduced Tesla vehicles to the Rwandan market. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - APR Edge Al Ittihad in Warm-Up Match
APR Basketball club, on Saturday, March 23, beat Egypt's Al Ittihad Alexandria 77-76 in a warm-up match played as part of the team's preparations for the upcoming Basketball Africa… Read more »
Africa: Legalising Medicinal Cannabis in Africa Good and Reminiscent of History
Although recreational marijuana remains prohibited in almost every country in Africa, it has not historically always been so. It might also surprise some to know that the continent… Read more »
March 22
Kenya: Kenya Government Mulls Tiktok Ban to Protect Data
Kenya's government will limit the use of popular Chinese social media platform TikTok by government officials in order to protect sensitive data as well as the security of Kenyans,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son As Army Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, March 21, appointed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, Rwanda Foreign Ministers Meet in Angola
Rwanda's Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta and his Congolese counterpart Christophe Lutundula on Thursday, March 21, met in the Angolan capital Luanda for high-level consultations… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Africa Food Systems Summit
The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) will host the official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual… Read more »
Rwanda: Ministry of Youth Official Arrested On Bribery Charges
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has apprehended Patrick Niyigena, an official with the Ministry of Youth and Arts responsible for business innovation and talent development. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Central Bank's Fight Against Inflation
High inflation has had a negative impact on Rwanda's economy. It has depressed household budgets, devalued the Rwandan franc in part, and exerted immense pressure on companies,… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Arthur and Wife Expecting Their First Child
Comedian Arthur Nkusi announced that he is expecting his first child with his wife Fiona Muthoni during his performance at the two-years celebration of the Gen Z comedy show held… Read more »
March 21
Rwanda: Nearly 200 Former Street Vendors Find New Home At Marketplace
Up to 194 former street vendors who were given space to work at the now-demolished Gisozi market have been moved to Duhahirane market in Gisozi sector, Gasabo District, according… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Retreat - Kagame Stresses Courage, Delivery of Rwanda's Key Priorities
As President Paul Kagame closed a two-day retreat of cabinet members and other senior officials on Wednesday, March 20, he urged them to be courageous and focus their attention on… Read more »
Rwanda: Low Uptake of Dental Check-Ups Raises Concerns Among Dentists
Dentists are increasingly concerned about the low rate of dental check-ups across the country, raising alarms about potential oral health risks among the population. Read more »
Rwanda: Economic Growth Momentum Expected to Continue in 2024 - Rwangombwa
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda John Rwangombwa has said that the economic growth momentum that Rwanda witnessed last year will continue in 2024, driven by expected… Read more »
Kenya: Producer Element Takes His Sound to Kenya
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Rwanda: Gisenyi's Rising Star Sid Wurld Talks Musical Dreams, Latest Album
In the world of music, finding your niche and connecting with listeners can be tough. But for Sid Wurld, a rising Rwandan artist now living in Montreal, Canada, it's a challenge… Read more »
March 20
Rwanda: How to Cope With Rising Temperatures
As parts of the world face extreme hot weather, there is an advisory on how to cope with rising temperatures. When the weather is too hot, there are health risks. During heat… Read more »