December 18, 2022
Rwanda: RPF Youth Tipped on Being Innovative While Upholding Rwandan Values
While thriving to make innovations that bring development to the country, the youth has been advised to uphold Rwandan principles and values. Read more »
Rwanda/Cameroon: Samuel Eto'o Graces Legends in Rwanda Promotional Tour in Qatar
Cameroon football legend and current FA president Samuel Eto'o is among the key figures who attended the international kick off edition of the Legends in Rwanda promotional tour… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 170 Youth Urged to Create Jobs After BPR Bank's Igire Programme
The 2022 intake of BPR Rwanda Bank Plc's IGIRE scholarship programme graduated on Thursday, December 16, after six months of vocational training in different trades. Read more »
Rwanda: Bigomba Guhinduka Duo Win 10 Million to Fund Mental Health Project
After almost five years in the comedy industry, Bigomba Guhinduka duo of Etienne Iryamukuru also known as 5K and Japhet Mazimpaka on December 16, won a 10M prize from I Accelerator… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Rwanda: Rwabukumba Elected Deputy Boss of African Securities Exchange Association
Rwandan Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba has been elected to serve as the Vice President of the African Securities Exchange Association (ASEA). Read more »
Rwanda: Senior RUD Militia Commander Killed in DR Congo
Cassien Nshimiyimana alias Gavana, a RUD Urunana commander who was at the helm of the 2018 attacks that the militia carried out against Rwandan civilians in Musanze district was… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Maiden Cargo Flight Lands in UAE
National Carrier, RwandAir, on Thursday operated its maiden cargo flight to Sharjah International airport, with its newly acquired cargo plane, the airline has confirmed. Read more »
Rwanda: Festive Season - Exhibitors Lower Prices to Attract Clients
Exhibitors at the first edition of the Kigali Shopping Festival Expo, have expressed optimism that they can attract many festive season buyers, by lowering prices for products they… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Moses Turahirwa Wins African Designer at ASFAs 2022
It was a busy weekend in Kampala where the prestigious Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFAs) 2022 took place after a two year hiatus over the global pandemic. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Rwanda: Volkswagen to Introduce New Brand on Rwandan Market
Volkswagen Group has announced the introduction of a new car brand 'Virtus' on the Rwanda market by the end of the first quarter of 2023. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Seeks New Technologies to Make Biogas Affordable
The government of Rwanda is considering the introduction of sustainable and affordable technologies to produce biogas for cooking, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Rwanda: Video - We Collect Taxes From Congolese Citizens, Says Captured FDLR Fighter
A new video has emerged showing combatants of the genocidal FDLR militia, who were captured fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country. Read more »
Rwanda: President Paul Kagame Honoured in U.S. for'Exemplary Response to Covid-19
President Paul Kagame earlier this week received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award from the American Academy of Achievement for "exemplary Covid-19 response". Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Could Save U.S.$200 Million By Reducing Air Pollution - Report
Rwanda could save $200 million from 2023 to 2030 by reducing air pollution in the transport sector in Kigali city alone, a new study has estimated. Read more »
Africa: Political Will Essential for Channeling Climate Financing - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has highlighted the need for political will in adequately channeling the funds needed to tackle climate change, among other pressing global issues. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Envoy 'Regrets' Delay in Trying Genocide Fugitives
British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Omar Daair, has expressed regrets in the over-delayed process of bringing to books Genocide fugitives who continue to evade justice in the… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Ranks Fifth in Visa Openness in Africa
Rwanda has been ranked fifth in visa openness in Africa, and the top in the East African region among countries that are open to visitors from other African countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball Africa League 2023 Season to Tip Off in March
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced that the 2023 season will tip off in March next year with Dakar, Senegal, Cairo, Egypt and Kigali, Rwanda named as the host cities… Read more »
Rwanda: American Organisation Honours Kagame for Exemplary Response to Covid-19
Earlier this week, at the American Academy of Achievement, President Paul Kagame received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award for exemplary Covid-19 response. Read more »
Rwanda: We Collect 'Tax' From Congolese Citizens - Says FDLR Officer
A new video has emerged showing combatants of the genocidal FDLR militia, who were captured fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Witness Pins Kabuga on Inciting Interahamwe to "Clear the Bushes"
A witness under code name KAB045 has pinned Felicien Kabuga on inciting the Interahamwe to "clear the bushes" - meaning to kill the Tutsi, during the 1994 Genocide. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Optimistic Over Rwanda Migration Deal Ahead of Court Verdict
The United Kingdom is optimistic that an ongoing court case of the UK-Rwanda migration and economic development partnership will prove its legality, Omar Daair, British High… Read more »
Rwanda: RGB Boss Gets Five - Year Jail Term, Half of It Suspended
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), Emmanuel Nibishaka, has been handed a five-year jail sentence and slapped with a fine of Rwf3 million after… Read more »
Rwanda: Germany, Rwanda Athletics Bodies Join Hands to Train Local Coaches
German instructor Dr Winfried Spanaus is in the country where he is training Rwandan athletics coaches during the ongoing training course on advanced skills in middle and long… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Innovator of the Year Wins U.S.$250,000 Prize
Lifesten health, a local tech startup has scooped $250,000 in cash prize during HealthTech Investor Summit that took place at Norrsken Kigali House on December 13. Read more »