February 20, 2023
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda Is Back and We Already Have a Winner - #visitrwanda
The 2023 edition of the Tour du Rwanda, widely seen as the biggest cycling race on the continent, is underway and will run through February 26 across the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Take Lead in Awareness On Water and Sanitation, Journalists Told
Water and sanitation are topics that are not excessively reported about in Rwanda and Africa at large. One of the reasons is that journalists lack enough information about them… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About New Electronic Court System
The Electronic Court System (Ecourt) was launched last week in Rwanda in correctional facilities and is expected to ease access to justice. Read more »
Rwanda: How High Prices Buoyed Rwanda Coffee Exports
Revenue from Rwanda's coffee exports increased by 34 per cent to more than $105 million (about Rwf114 billion) in 2022, from more than $78.3 million (about Rwf85 billion) in… Read more »
Rwanda: African Women Urged to Opt for Positions in Water, Sanitation and Environment Sector
Women in Africa have been advised to take up positions in the fields of water, sanitation and environment and balance what are mostly male-dominated sectors. The call was made… Read more »
Rwanda: Time for a Second Green Revolution
One of humanity's biggest achievements in the last century was making a huge increase in food production. Read more »
Rwanda: Budget Deficit Derails Rehabilitation of 34 Drainages in Kigali
A budget deficit is derailing the rehabilitation of 34 drainages to curb floods in City of Kigali, the city Mayor, Pudence Rubingisa has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Rural Schools' Expectations On Starlink Internet
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, recently revealed that the government will have a Starlink pilot phase in at least 500 schools countrywide. Read more »
Rwanda: IMF Deputy Boss Visits Rwanda
The deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bo Li, is in Rwanda for a one day working visit to, among others, discuss scaling up climate finance for… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame to Attend Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe
President Paul Kagame will attend the 6th edition of Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Annual Agric Export Revenues Reach Rwf860 Billion
Rwanda's agricultural export earnings amounted to over $788.7 million (about Rwf859.5 billion), representing an increase of 45 per cent from $543.1 million (about Rwf591.8 billion)… Read more »
Rwanda: Highs and Lows of Action-Packed Week 20 League Action
The Rwanda Premier League week 20 produced stunning displays mixed with dramatic moments and breathtaking goals from various venues. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Commit to Strengthen Ties Through Tennis
Nyarutarama Tennis Club president Damien Ngabonziza says they are bent on using sports as a perfect platform to unite Rwanda and Uganda. Read more »
Rwanda: Political Parties, Civil Society Welcome Proposal to Harmonise Elections
The National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) and the civil society have welcomed the proposal of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to synchronise… Read more »
February 19, 2023
Rwanda: Film On Women's Heroism During Genocide Nominated for UK Award
'Bazigaga', a short film that tells the story of Rwandan women who saved lives during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi was nominated for a British Academy of Film and Television… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Rwigamba's Family As Former MP Is Laid to Rest
President Paul Kagame on Sunday, February 19 condoled with the family of Fidel Rwigamba, a Member of Parliament, who died of illness at the age of 73, on Wednesday, February 15. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Beaten Again As Afrobasket Qualifiers Leave Holes to Fill
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Rwanda: What Cogebanque Has in Store for Customers At Tour Du Rwanda 2023
Tour du Rwanda 2023 has finally started. The press and social media are anticipating the tournament that tours the country through cycling. Read more »
February 17, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Kagame, EAC Leaders Meet in Addis
President Paul Kagame on Friday, February 17, joined other East African Community (EAC) Heads of State in Addis Ababa to discuss the implementation of the Nairobi peace process and… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Rwanda: City of Kigali to Use $70m to Upgrade Major Unplanned Settlements
Kigali's major unplanned settlements will soon be upgraded at the cost of $70 million (approx. Rwf76 billion), officials announced this week during the ground breaking… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks to Restore Over 700 Endangered Medicinal Plants
The National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) is set to work with partners to restore endangered herbal medicinal plants and modernize herbal medicines. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame in Addis for AU Summit, Mini-Summit On DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 16, joined leaders from across Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and… Read more »
Rwanda: House Unsatisfied With Minister's Response On Tvet Low Performance
Lawmakers rejected the verbal explanations given by the Minister of State in charge of ICT and TVET, Claudette Irere, regarding several setbacks within the Technical Vocational… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda MPs in Rwanda On Health Insurance Benchmark Tour
Members of the Ugandan Parliament from the Committee on Health, on this Thursday, visited the Nyarugenge District Hospital as part of their benchmark visit to Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: New Card Game to Help Improve Relationships, Mental Health in Rwanda
Author and blogger Alonga Dominique Uwase has created a new card game dubbed 'Deeper Conversations', a deck of 55 cards with questions that vary in levels of intimacy and… Read more »