May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 2023 Bal Innovation Summit
Rwanda will host the second edition of BAL Innovation Summit on the sidelines of the playoffs and finals slated for May 20 - 27 at BK Arena in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Hosts Global Internet Firm Boss
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 17, received in his office Bill Woodcock, the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), in a meeting that attracted discussions… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Women Entrepreneurs in Arts and Culture Showcase Projects
Rwandan women entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industry showcased their companies, creative products, and services at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV)… Read more »
Rwanda: Bob Pro Set to Launch Debut Album
Bob Pro, one of the highly experienced producers in Rwanda, is preparing to unveil his long-awaited debut album after an illustrious career spanning 15 years. Having worked… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre Inaugurated
Rwanda Cooperation, on May 17, launched the Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre. The former acts as a hub for foreign partners interested in understanding the innovative… Read more »
Rwanda: Assessments of Rwanda Should Be Objective - Envoy
Assessments of Rwanda should be objective, and not based on antiquated (outdated) Western stereotypes of Africa, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Johnston Busingye… Read more »
Rwanda: Over Rwf3 Billion Nkombo Boat to Sail in December
The highly anticipated Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023. This development aims to enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: Bizimana Set to Leave KMSK Deinze
Belgian Challenger Pro League side KMSK Deinze has confirmed that Rwanda international Djihad Bizimana will leave the club at the end of the season after two years of service. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Woos Canadian Tourists
This week, the Rwandan Embassy in Canada together with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) organised the first-ever tourism roadshows in the North American country. Read more »
Rwanda: Mugenzi Fit for Kiyovu Trip to Sunrise
Kiyovu SC have been handed a massive fitness boost with their star striker Bienvenue Mugenzi now back from injury and ready for trip to Nyagatare ahead of Sunday's Primus National… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Take the Lead in Combating Smuggling
Residents, especially youths, in Nyagatare district are taking charge in the fight against illegal cross-border activities, transforming the region into a model for other border… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Urge Swift Expropriation of Residents Around Nduba Landfill
The Chamber of Deputies has issued a plea to the government to address the urgent matter of expropriating residents living near the hazardous Nduba landfill. This call comes in… Read more »
Rwanda: Bahavu Finally Gets Car She Won at Rwanda International Movie Awards
Rwandan actress Jeanette Bahavu, who is one of the top players in Rwanda's cinema industry, has received the car she recently won at the Rwanda International Movie Awards. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Unmasking the Trend - Do Rwandan Celebrities Rely On PR Stunts for Popularity?
In recent years, Rwandan celebrities have embraced a new approach to gaining popularity by resorting to attention-grabbing PR stunts, particularly leading up to the release of… Read more »
Rwanda: Calls Grow for Communities to Be Cautious About Religious Cults
Rwanda is taking hands-on measures to raise awareness, build a legal framework and monitor religious activities in order to avoid religious cults. The move is a collaboration… Read more »
Rwanda: EABC Discusses Regional Food Insecurity Response Plan
Amidst pertinent global climate challenges, there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region, the East African Business Council observes. Read more »
Rwanda: Time Is Running Out for Genocide Fugitives in France
A trial began last week in the French capital Paris, where a Rwandan man, Philippe Hategekimana faces charges of playing a key role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Africa: Kagame, Nuclear Body Officials Discuss Africa's Future in Nuclear Energy
President Paul Kagame, on May 16, held discussions with Lassina Zerbo, the Chairperson of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), and the organisation's CEO, Fidel Ndahayo, on the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kaya Byinshii Gears Up for African Tour
One of the promising rising female artistes of Rwanda, Kaya Byanshii, has announced that her first African tour will kick off on May 27. Read more »
Rwanda: Intore Sundays Returns With South Africa's Pcee, Justin99
South African artistes Pcee and Justin99, who are among the best Amapiano musicians, have been announced as the main headliners of the next edition of Intore Sundays slated for May… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Push for Subsidised Education for Autistic Children
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has highlighted the high cost of education for children with autism, emphasizing the need for government intervention to… Read more »
Rwanda: Repatriation of Congolese Refugees Does Not Require Endless Meetings
Officials from Rwanda and their counterparts from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), on Monday, May 15 met in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss the long overdue… Read more »
Rwanda: Moshions' Turahirwa to Appeal Bail Ruling
Moses Turahirwa, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moshions, a renowned fashion house in Kigali, is set to file an appeal challenging the Nyarugenge primary court's… Read more »
Rwanda: Private Sector Urged to Tap Into U.S.$200 Million AfDB Financing
At least $242 million of private sector financing sits idly in the accounts of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Rwanda. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rusizi Residents Cautioned On Disasters Amid Heavy Rains
Residents of Rusizi are being advised on how to be cautious about disasters through 'Icyumweru cy'Umujyanama' to avoid anything risky that could put their lives in danger. Read more »