Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Efforts to Boost Local Sugar Production, Cut Imports

The government is exploring ways to increase domestic sugar production to cut heavy reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Read more »

Rwanda: 10 New Foreign Envoys Get Cabinet Approval

A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 30, approved 10 accreditations for proposed Ambassadors/High Commissioners and representatives of… Read more »

Rwanda: Weekend Binge - Must-Watch Series to Add to Your Watchlist

Choosing what TV show to watch next can be tough, many people often find themselves stuck, scrolling endlessly without making a decision. But with a long weekend ahead, it's the… Read more »

Rwanda: Decentralization - A Tool for Implementing Good Governance for Effective Service Delivery in Rwanda

Since the early 2000s, Rwanda has pursued an ambitious decentralization reform aimed at promoting inclusive local governance, strengthening public service delivery, and deepening… Read more »

Rwanda: Kingsley Moghalu Exits Role As African School of Governance President

Nigerian political economist Prof. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu has left his role as President and Vice Chancellor of the African School of Governance (ASG), a Kigali-based Pan-African… Read more »

South Africa: Why Tyla Is Being Sued Over Her Breakout Song 'Water'

Two California based songwriters who contributed to Tyla's breakout hit, Water, have filed a lawsuit against the singer and producer Sammy Soso (real name Samuel Awuku), citing… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Approves Emission Testing Fees for Non-Electric Vehicles

A cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 30 approved a ministerial order establishing emissions testing fees for non-electric vehicles, including motorbikes. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Chairs First Meeting With New Cabinet

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 30, chaired the first meeting with the newly appointed members of the Cabinet. Read more »

Kenya: No Alcohol for Persons Under 21, Says Kenya Govt

The Kenyan government has adopted a new policy setting the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, among other restrictive measures touted as seeking to control abuse and promote a… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda On Track to Eliminate Hepatitis B By 2030 - RBC

The prevalence of Hepatitis B in Rwanda stands at 0.25 percent, based on the latest annual report covering July 2023 to June 2024. This means that for every 100 people visiting… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Rwf49bn Five-Year Youth Strategic Plan

The Government has launched a Rwf49 billion five-year youth sector strategic plan (2024-2029) aimed at transforming the lives of young people through job creation,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Vision for Sports Is an Investment in the Future

President Paul Kagame's remarks at the unveiling of Zaria Court, Kigali's new landmark within the evolving Sports City in Remera, echo a sentiment that investing in sports is not a… Read more »

Rwanda: Gicumbi FC Gets New Leadership, Urayeneza Succeeds Niyitanga

Members of the Gicumbi FC General Assembly on Tuesday, July 29, elected John Urayeneza as club's new president for the next four years. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Built Environment At a Crossroads - The Law Is Passed, but the Real Work Begins Now

Last week, Rwanda achieved a landmark milestone in its development journey. Parliament passed a long-anticipated amendment to the law regulating the professions of architecture and… Read more »

Rwanda: Mike Kayihura, Kivumbi King to Release Joint EP 'Installation'

Rwandan music lovers are in for a major treat as two of the country's most prominent artistes, Mike Kayihura and Kivumbi King, are teaming up for a joint EP titled "Installation,"… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 700 Young Athletes Join Isonga Camp in Huye

A total of 722 promising student-athletes from across Rwanda are in Huye District, Southern Province for the fourth edition of AFD-Isonga Training Camp. Read more »

Rwanda: Gicumbi - 14 Students Injured in Panic After Earthquake

At least 14 students at the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) in Gicumbi District, were injured on Monday, July 28, following a wave of panic triggered by a 6.1… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Approves Retirement of Nine RDF Generals

President Paul Kagame, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), has approved the retirement of nine generals from the army. Read more »

Rwanda: Water Shortage Explained As Govt Seeks Long-Term Solution

The government has deployed a team that will implement a water rationing plan in order to ease the shortages that are affecting different parts of Kigali during the ongoing dry… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Sheds Light On Suspended Building Permit Issuance

The Ministry of Infrastructure has temporarily suspended the issuance of construction permits related to conditional land use and overlay zones due to malpractices. Read more »

Rwanda: Regulator Summons MTN Over Service Disruptions

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced on July 28 it decided to summon MTN Rwanda's leadership to address the identified "persistent and recurring issues in its… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Lauds Dangote's Push for African-Led Development

President Paul Kagame has commended Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote for his role in championing African-led development and progress. Read more »

Rwanda: What to Know As New Medical Tariffs Come Into Force

Private health facilities across Rwanda are closely evaluating the impact of new medical tariffs that came into effect on July 1. Read more »

Rwanda: African Catholic Bishops Meet in Rwanda for Key Assembly

Over 250 Catholic leaders from across Africa will gather in Kigali from July 30 to August 4 for the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and… Read more »

Tanzania: Businesses Welcome Rwanda-Tanzania Ports Agreement

Rwandan importers and freight forwarders have welcomed the formalisation of a bilateral agreement between Rwanda and Tanzania, signed on Saturday, July 26, to operationalise the… Read more »