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 »

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: 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/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: 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 »

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: 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 »

East Africa: Calls Grow for Research Funding to Address Health Challenges in the Region

Health experts have pointed out the need to invest in research work, as part of the resources needed to find solutions to persistent health challenges in East African countries. Read more »

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: 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: 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 »

Rwanda: MPs Set to Approve Rwf63 Billion for Water Treatment Plant

Lawmakers are set to convene in an extraordinary sitting on Tuesday afternoon to approve financing agreements including $52 million (about Rwf62.8 billion) for the expansion of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts Course to Address Child Recruitment in Armed Violence

The Regional Lead Trainers Course on Prevention of Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Violence commenced on Monday, September 25, at Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) training… Read more »

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 »

Rwanda: Local AI Firm on Enhancing Infrastructure to Preserve Kinyarwanda

Technology is advancing at a high pace, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a pivotal role. However, it's worth noting that certain AI tools, such as Google Translate and… Read more »

Rwanda: University of Rwanda Student Develops AI Platform to Provide Expert Advice to Farmers

Theofrida Maginga, a PhD candidate at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) at the University of Rwanda (UR) specializing in Embedded Computing Systems is… Read more »

Burundi: President Refutes Allegations of Coup Plot

Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has laughed off allegations that have circulated on social media recently of a coup d'état plot against his leadership. Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's 'Carbon Market Scheme'

Rwanda is set to unveil its carbon market scheme at the 28th UN Climate Summit, known as COP28, scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 12, at Expo City Dubai, The… Read more »

Rwanda: Nine Major Incentives in Rwanda's Proposed Startup Act

Rwanda could soon join a select group of African countries that implemented a startup Act, which the government hopes will spur the development of the country's tech-based services… Read more »

Rwanda: NESA Refutes Reports of Suspension of 54 Schools

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has denied reports stating that 54 schools have been suspended. They assert that these reports were misunderstood… Read more »