Rwanda: Kigali Public Bus Capacity is Decreasing as Population Rises - Auditor General

The public transport bus capacity in the City of Kigali has reduced, yet the population of the City is on the rise, which limits the availability of transport means for passengers,… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 100 Dead As Rain Ravages Northern, Western Provinces

At least 109 people have been confirmed dead following the night of heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides in Western and Northern provinces, according to officials. Read more »

Rwanda: Central Bank Introduces New Sanctions to Combat Money Laundering

Financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank in Rwanda will face administrative sanctions including losing licenses for financing terrorism, non-compliance with money… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Want Proposed Rwf5 Trillion Budget to Tackle Disasters, Inflation

Amid rising prices and cases of disasters claiming people's lives, Members of Parliament (MPs) have suggested that the more than Rwf5 trillion that Rwanda plans to spend in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Plans to Spend Over Rwf5 Trillion in 2023/24

Rwanda will spend slightly over Rwf5 trillion in the fiscal year 2023/24, which represents an increase of Rwf265 billion or 6 per cent compared to Rwf4.7 trillion announced in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Mineral Exports Fetch Over U.S.$240 Million in First Quarter of 2023

Rwanda's mineral exports fetched USD 247,480,699 in the first quarter of 2023 (January to March), according to the Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB). Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda is Fast Becoming a Home for Tennis

Just like other sports, Rwanda is increasingly establishing itself as a hub for international tennis events as the country continues to win the vote of confidence from the… Read more »

Rwanda: Water Shortage Threat As Treatment Plants Are Hit By Floods

Four water treatment plants across the country have halted operations after river flooding polluted the sources of the water they use. Read more »

Rwanda: Flood Response - Local Government Orders Urgent Relocation From High Risk Zones

Local government minister, Jean Claude Musabyimana, on Wednesday evening while speaking on Public broadcaster, urged residents in identified high risk zones to urgently relocate to… Read more »

Rwanda: Flood Disaster - Kagame Says 'Personally Following Up' On Response Effort

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday afternoon consoled the families of the victims of the landslides and floods caused by heavy rains in the Western, Northern and Southern Provinces… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Expresses Solidarity With Victims of Heavy Rains

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 3, expressed solidarity with families of victims who lost their lives after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Western, Northern… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Sets Up Command Centre to Coordinate Flood Disaster Interventions

The government has set up a command centre to coordinate operations to respond to flood disaster effects in Western and Northern provinces. Read more »

Rwanda: Rayon, Police to Observe a Minute of Silence in Honour of Flood Victims

Rayon Sports and Police FC will observe a minute of silence in honour of over 100 people who have died, following the night of heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides in… Read more »

Rwanda: Heavy Rainfall Claims Over 50 Lives in Western Province #AfricaClimateCrisis

The governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has revealed that heavy rains on the evening of May 2 and 3 resulted in the tragic deaths of 55 people. Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir, Qatar Airways Launch African Cargo Hub

RwandAir in partnership with Qatar Airways have launched a new African cargo hub aimed to boost trade within the continent and across overseas markets. Read more »

Rwanda: Projects Worth Over Rwf640 Billion Delayed, Unlawful Expenditures Double - Auditor General

The Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire has said that the execution of 55 project contracts worth Rwf644 billion were delayed in 2022, indicating that the value of the delayed projects… Read more »

Rwanda: Kiziguro Hospital Decries Shortage of Gynaecologists

Kiziguro Hospital, located in Gatsibo district, is facing a shortage of gynaecologists, which has affected the delivery of services in the hospital. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Showcases Tourism Offerings at Dubai Expo

Rwanda is showcasing its tourism offerings at the 30th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from May 1 to 4. Read more »

Rwanda: Up-Close With Kayonza Women Who Make Balls That Got Global Attention

During the 63rd FIFA Congress which was held in March, many will remember Gianni Infantino, President of the world football governing body, talking passionately about a ball made… Read more »

Rwanda: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences to Roll Out Master's, PhD Programmes in Malaria Modelling

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences-Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS NEI) and the Malaria Modelling for Sustainable Public Health Policies in Africa (MaModAfrica)… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Needs U.S.$76 Million to Implement New Artificial Intelligence Policy

The national Artificial Intelligence policy, approved recently by the cabinet, will require a total investment of $76.5 million over the next five years, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: Hopes Fade Two Weeks After Rescue Efforts in Huye Mine Collapse Began

Two weeks have passed since six people, including three students, got trapped in the tunnels of a mine in Huye District, but no single rescue has been registered so far. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 70 People Involved in Counterfeit Degrees in Last 3 Years - Investigation Bureau

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) says that 75 people were suspected of forging educational credentials over the last three years from July 2020 to April 2023. Of the 75, 52… Read more »

Tanzania: Marburg Death Toll in Tanzania Rises to Six After Baby Dies

Tanzanian health authorities say that an 18-month-old child died of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern region of Kagera, Xinhua reports. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Launches Inquiry Into Concealment of Genocide Victims' Remains in Mibilizi

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has announced that it is making inquiries in the Gashonga sector, Rusizi District after Genocide victims' remains were uncovered around the… Read more »