Rwanda: School Food Procurement to Be Coordinated At District Level

Effective from the next academic term, schools in the same district will buy major foodstuffs such as rice, maize flour, and cooking oil at the same price, under the direction of… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Launches First National Gender Standards in Africa

Rwanda has launched the first ever National Gender Standards, led by the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), Private Sector Federation (PSF), and Gender Monitoring Office (GMO), with… Read more »

Rwanda: 19-Year-Old Author and Illustrator on First Book, Creating Art That Matters to Society

When people hear the word art, the first thing that may come to mind is paintings. However, art has range, which includes anything from writing to dancing, music to sketches, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Global Agreement on Tax Transparency

Rwanda, on Tuesday, March 28, signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA); a framework that provides an efficient mechanism for information exchange among member… Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Calls Out DR Congo for Collaborating With FDLR Genocidal Militia

The United States has condemned the continued collaboration between DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC) and the FDLR, a terrorist group composed of remnants of those who committed the… Read more »

Rwanda/Benin: Afcon Qualifiers - Manzi Scores Late as Benin Hold Rwanda in Kigali

Defender Thierry Manzi saved the day for Carlos Alos Ferrer's Amavubi as his 71st minute equalizer denied Benin a victory in Kigali as the pair played a 1-all draw in a… Read more »

Rwanda: Neurologist Says Kabuga Would Struggle to Set Up His Defence

The latest medic to present his findings about Felicien Kabuga's health situation has said he thinks it would be difficult for the 90-year-old to sit down with his lawyers and… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 48 People Injured as Two Rwandan Buses Collide in Uganda

Over 48 people sustained injuries after two passenger buses belonging to Rwandan transportation companies collided head-on on Wednesday morning in Ntungamo District, Western… Read more »

Rwanda: Bayisenge Unveiled at Gor Mahia

Rwandan international Emery Bayisenge is among six players who were officially unveiled as new signings by Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia on Wednesday. Read more »

East Africa: Regional Parliament Urges Ndayishimiye on Permanent Solution to DR Congo Conflict

The Speaker of the fifth East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Joseph Ntakirutimana, on March 28, acknowledged and lauded the vital role being played by his country, Burundi,… Read more »

Rwanda: Depositors Not Affected By Rwf25 Million Theft in Karangazi SACCO - Central Bank

Nobody will lose their money after the Rwf25 million theft in SACCO Karangazi, the Central Bank Governor, John Rwangombwa assured depositors. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Allocates Rwf500 Million for Grassroot Internet Connectivity

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday, March 29, announced that the government is set to inject Rwf500 million to further address poor internet network issues that persist at… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Promotes Over 2,000 RDF Officers

President Paul Kagame has promoted 2,430 junior officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF). Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Call for Increased Use of Modern Business Models in Agriculture

As the global population continues to grow and the food demand increases, the agriculture industry is under pressure to become more efficient and sustainable. Read more »

Rwanda: 'I Dropped Out of School to Focus On Music' - Daddy Andre's Story

Not very often do parents or guardians allow their children to focus on their talent or passion rather than formal education. The golden rule is always; to juggle or focus on… Read more »

Rwanda: Laboratory Shortage 'Could Trigger Change in National Examinations'

Education minister Valentine Uwamariya has said that the ministry is mulling a proposal to reduce the burden of an inadequate number of laboratories in science teaching secondary… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Authors Call for Promotion of Early Literacy Programmes

Rwandan authors have called for promotion of early literacy programmes, creating reading clubs, organising book fairs, and literacy festivals to celebrate the reading and writing… Read more »

East Africa: Burundi President Opens EALA Session in Bujumbura

The Heads of the East African Community organs and institutions must work hard to address factors that constrain the construction of a larger EAC internal market in order to… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 380 Terror, Corruption, Abortion Convicts Freed After Presidential Pardon

President Paul Kagame last week granted pardon to 381 convicts including to Paul Rusesabagina and Callixte 'Sankara' Nsabimana - leaders of the MRCD-FLN militia who were serving… Read more »

Rwanda: Wrye, Daddy Andre, and Levixone in Kigali Ahead of Jazz Junction

Kenya's Wrye and Ugandan singers Daddy Andre and Levixone are in Kigali. The artistes are set to perform at this month's edition of the Kigali Jazz Junction on March 31 at Kigali… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports Revenue Grows, Trade Deficit Widens

Rwanda's export value increased by 33.2 percent in 2022, mainly driven by commodity prices and strong domestic manufacturing activities exported in the region. Read more »

Rwanda/Benin: We Can Qualify for Afcon, Says Skipper Kagere

Amavubi skipper Meddie Kagere is optimistic that Amavubi have a chance of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup Nations (AFCON) finals with victory over Benin at Kigali Pele Stadium… Read more »

Rwanda/Benin: Match Preview - What You Need to Know As Rwanda Take On Benin

Rwanda stands a great chance of climbing to second place in Group L of the AFCON qualifiers should they beat rivals Benin in Wednesday's crunch encounter at Kigali Pele Stadium. Read more »

Rwanda: Equity Group Records $349m Net Profit in 2022

Equity Group recorded a 15 percent increase in profit after tax of KShs.46.1 billion (approx. $349 million) in 2022, from KShs.40.1 billion in the previous year. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Allocate Rwf500m for Grassroot Internet Connectivity

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday, March 29, announced that the government is set to inject Rwf500 million to further address poor internet network issues that persist at… Read more »