October 26, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Police Peacekeepers in South Sudan Donate to Orphans
The female-dominated Rwanda Formed Police Unit Three (RWAFPU-3) serving under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Tuesday October 25, reached out to orphans in the capital… Read more »
Rwanda: Eden Care - Inside the First Digital Health Insurer in Rwanda
Eden Care is the first digital insurer in Rwanda and the region. Eden Care received its license from the National Bank of Rwanda in August 2022, and it's backed by the largest… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Increases Fertiliser Subsidies
Potato farmers will from now on pay Rwf603 for a kilogramme of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) 17-17-17 fertilizer, government announced Tuesday. Read more »
Rwanda: Kabuga Trial Adjourned to November 8, Witnesses to Testify From Arusha
The trial of genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga will continue on November 8 at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) with witnesses testifying via video… Read more »
Rwanda/Mali: Amavubi Head to Mali
Rwanda U-23 football team headed to the Malian capital, Bamako, on Tuesday, October 25, ahead of their second leg of the 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Mali, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Oceania Endorses Infantino Ahead of FIFA Elections in Rwanda
The Oceania Football Confederation president Lambert Maltock says his region is backing Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA boss. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Rwanda: Industrial Unit Producing 900,000 Shoes Monthly in the Offing
As part of efforts to cut the country's footwear import bill, a modern factory able to produce 900,000 footwear such as shoes, boots, and sandals is being constructed in Kigali's… Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - We Shall Fight to Stay Top, Says APR Coach
APR Women Volleyball Club head coach, Florien Siborurema, has vowed to put up a fight to stay on top of the table, and go on to win the league title. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Green Projects Rwanda Can Take to Global Carbon Market
Green projects in renewable energy, agriculture, greening, transport, waste management and forestry among others have potential to trade carbon credits on the global carbon market. Read more »
October 23, 2022
Rwanda: South Koreans in Rwanda Celebrate National Foundation Day
The South Korean Embassy hosted a reception on Friday evening at the Korean Ambassador's residence to commemorate the 4354 anniversary of Gaechoenjeol. Read more »
October 21, 2022
Rwanda/Mali: Rwanda Vs Mali - Five Players Who Can Decide the Game
Amavubi U23 host Mali in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2023 U23 AFCON qualifier at Huye Stadium on Saturday, October 22. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Rwanda: Minister Ingabire Calls for Effective Measures to Bridge Internet Usage Gap
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, said that efficient measures are needed to address internet usage gap in Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: Varsity Students Take Up Mental Health Awareness
Clinical Psychology Students' Association of Rwanda (CPSAR) are embarking on a month-long mental health campaign that will embark on fighting stigma associated with mental health… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Gears Up for 5G Network
Rwanda is in preparation to adopt the 5th Generation mobile network to drive its digital economy as part of the newly released broadband policy over the next five years. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Bar Association Pushes for More Women Lawyers
The Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) says it has stepped up efforts to increase the number of women lawyers practicing in the country. Currently, out of 1,500 registered lawyers, only… Read more »
Rwanda: Zimbabwean Teachers Set to Share Knowledge With Rwandan Educators, Students
Over 154 Zimbabwean teachers, who arrived in Rwanda on October 19, are set to share knowledge and skills with Rwandan educators and students. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Rwanda: Two Varsity Dons to Appear in Court Over Corruption
Celestin Sebeza, and Francois Bagaragaza, who are accused of corruption will on Thursday, October 20, appear before Gicumbi Primary Court where they are expected to seek bail. Read more »
Rwanda: 80% Expropriation Arrears Cleared - Minister
The Minister for Infrastructure Erneste Nsanzimana has said that the Government has paid most of the Rwf35.4 billion it owed to residents whose properties were affected by… Read more »
Rwanda: New Centre to Help Lawyers Hone Their Digital Skills
Certa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at sharpening the knowledge and skills of Rwandan lawyers to match the ever-changing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks to Offer Kidney, Liver Transplants in New Bill
The Government of Rwanda is tabling a bill in the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon to establish legislation for transplant surgery services and teaching programmes for… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ready for Kidney Transplants, Says Ngamije
Rwanda has the required tools and medical personnel to perform kidney transplants, the Minister of Health, Daniel Ngamije, said on Wednesday, October 19, as the Chamber of Deputies… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Earmarks Rwf500 Billion for Major Electrification Drive
The Minister of Infrastructure, Erneste Nsanzimana, has disclosed that the Government will use Rwf500 billion to support its universal electrification efforts, with a main focus on… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions Over Proposal for Teens' Access to Contraceptives
A proposal to allow access to contraceptives for teens aged 15 years and above - which has since been struct down by Parliament - has attracted mixed reactions from different… Read more »
Rwanda: Hospitals Undertake Clinical Drills on Ebola Preparedness
Rwandan hospitals are carrying out clinical drills for the management and treatment of suspected Ebola cases and patients as part of the country's preparedness and response plan in… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Maiden Direct Flight to Heathrow Set for November
National carrier RwandAir says it will, effective November, 6, launch direct flights to London Heathrow, as the airline looks to cater for its growing demand. Read more »