October 11, 2023
Rwanda: 180 Rwandan Police Peacekeepers in CAR Awarded UN Medals for Excellent Service, Sacrifice
Some 180 Rwandan Police peacekeepers serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were on Wednesday, October 11,… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Reminds Bars, Nightclubs to Respect Operating Hours
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has reminded owners of bars, nightclubs and other such hospitality establishments, to respect the set operation guidelines and hours. In August, Rwanda… Read more »
East Africa: East African Community Boss, Museveni Discuss DR Congo Crisis
East African Community Secretary-General Peter Mathuki and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, October 10, discussed the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Save At Least Rwf20 Billion Annually After Shutting Down Diesel Power Plants
The Government of Rwanda is set to save at least an estimated Rwf 20 to 24 billion annually after switching off diesel power plants. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Consumer Prices Rise to 13.9% in September
Consumer prices on Rwandan market increased to 13.9 per cent in September compared to the same period in 2022, and the 12.3 per cent recorded in August. Read more »
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente Meets U.S. Congress Staffers
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on Tuesday, October 10, met the third cohort of US Congressional staffers who are in Rwanda as part of the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWACY Elections Postponed
The Cycling governing body (FERWACY) will decide the new dates for the elections of a new executive committee during the forthcoming extraordinary assembly slated for October 17 as… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Start-Up to Aid 20,000 Green Projects
Do you possess a woodland with a minimum area of two hectares? Your project proposal may be eligible for climate finance by considering the amount of carbon emissions that the… Read more »
Rwanda: Live Recordings - Trendy or Evolution of the Gospel Music Industry?
In the past two years, there has been a noticeable trend among gospel singers. They are choosing to record their songs live in front of enthusiastic believers. A sneak peak in this… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyamagabe Fish Ponds Ravaged as Forecaster Predicts Continued Heavy Rainfall
Nyamagabe, located in the Southern Province, is one of the nine districts experiencing the most intense rainfall this month, with precipitation levels ranging from 200 to 250… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Inaugurate BioNTech Vaccine Factory in December
Rwanda is set to inaugurate the BioNTech vaccine manufacturing plant in December, following the completion of its construction works, according to Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of… Read more »
Rwanda: APR FC Sweat Over Pitchou, Shaiboub Fitness
APR FC head coach Thierry Froger admits his side is struggling to tick without his star midfield duo of Sharaf Shaiboub and Ismail Pitchou Nshimirimana. Read more »
Rwanda: HRW Does Not Own the Copyright on Human Rights
Rwanda's Ministry of Justice stopped responding to questions from Human Rights Watch in 2017 after at least seven Rwandans who the organisation claimed had been "summarily… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Law Granting Rwanda Development Board Increased Autonomy
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is poised to gain significant autonomy in its financial and human resource management, encompassing staff recruitment and public procurement,… Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Kenyatta Urges Non-Military Solution
The facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led peace process for DR Congo, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for a "non-military solution" to the conflict… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Biggest Methane Power Plant Connected to National Grid
Rwanda has connected its biggest methane gas power plant to the national grid, marking a step further towards cheaper, diversified sources of energy and tapping into the gas… Read more »
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda 2024 Dates Announced
The 16th edition of Tour du Rwanda cycling race is scheduled for February 18-25, 2024, organisers have announced. Read more »
Rwanda: Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionise Healthcare Systems - Minister Nsanzimana
Rwanda sees massive potential in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise the healthcare systems, allowing the country to bridge gaps with innovations that save lives with… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgian Court Adjourns Trial of Genocide Suspects Basabose, Twahirwa
The trial of two genocide suspects, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa, accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been postponed to Wednesday,… Read more »
Rwanda: New HRW Report Seeks to Distort UK-Rwanda Migration Deal
In its latest report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks to undermine the UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. HRW's latest report has been described as yet 'another… Read more »
Rwanda: Newly Launched 'Youth-Friendly' Mental Health Campaign to Focus On Prevention
A new 'youth-friendly' national mental health campaign was unveiled on October 10, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, in response to the increasing prevalence of mental… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Rwanda: Carbon Market - a Look At Rwanda's Probable Prices
Blockchain technology could offer best opportunity to attain optimal prices in carbon market. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Closes All Diesel Power Plants #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda closed all its diesel power plants in June this year, stopping the generation of such electricity as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Shuts Down Its Diesel Power Plants
Rwanda turned off all its diesel power plants in June this year as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make a significant contribution to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Upcoming HRW Report On Rwanda and the Politics Behind It
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is set to release another of its biased reports on Rwanda, a continuation of its three-decade campaign against Kigali, The New Times has learnt. Read more »