January 03, 2023
Rwanda: Silk Production Drops Following Korean Investor's Exit
Lack of an investor led to a 43 per cent decline in the production of silk cocoons in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, compared to the previous year, it has emerged. Read more »
January 02, 2023
Rwanda: Health Personnel Want to Benefit From Changes to Working Hours
It was expected that starting this year, working hours will be reduced from nine to eight, per day, to improve workplace productivity and family well-being. Read more »
Rwanda: Major Sporting Events That Rwanda Will Host in 2023
2023 could be a fascinating year for Rwanda in sports as the country prepares to host a number of global sporting events as part of its Read more »
Rwanda: Cycling - Search of Team Rwanda Head Coach Starts in January
The national cycling team, Team Rwanda, hopes to get a new head coach before Tour du Rwanda 2023 as search kicks off in January, cycling governing body (Ferwacy) has said. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Rwanda: One of the Known Oldest People Dies at 110 Years
Rachel Nyiramandwa, one of the known oldest people in Rwanda has died of illness at 110 years of age. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Concerned About Fate of Rwandans Detained in Kinshasa
The Rwandan government has once again expressed concern over the detention of two citizens accused of being spies in DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 55,000 Litres of Milk Daily Not Recorded, Kayonza Farmers Urged to Change Narrative
More than 42,000 cows reared in 10,000 farms with an average of 1.8 litres of milk in Kayonza District produce more than 75,000 litres of milk from the six most producing sectors,… Read more »
Rwanda: Fatal Accident Involving Rwandan Bus in Uganda Claims 6 Lives
At least six people are reported to have perished in a fatal accident involving a Rwandan bus and a Kenyan one, in Western Uganda early Friday morning. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide - Prosecution Pokes Holes in Ntaganzwa's Appeal Case
The prosecution has poked holes in Ladislas Ntaganzwa's appeal against the life sentence handed to him by the High Court Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC) in 2020 for his… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth MP Ernest Kamanzi Resigns
Member of Parliament (MP) Ernest Kamanzi has resigned from Parliament, stating personal reasons. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Hails Security Forces for Domestic, Continental Safety
President Paul Kagame has commended security forces for upholding security, locally and on the continental level, particularly in fighting terrorism in Mozambique and contributing… Read more »
Rwanda: 2022 - When Rwanda Led Global Efforts to End Plastic Waste
In 2022, Rwanda led efforts to eliminate plastic pollution by drafting an agreement that could end plastic waste by 2040. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Force to Meet M23 Amid Alleged DR Congo Ceasefire Violation
The East African regional force will this week meet the M23 rebels fighting government forces in eastern DR Congo, following their withdrawal from one of the occupied positions. Read more »
Rwanda: 2022 Was a Good Year for Teachers, Mega Changes in Education Sector
The Covid-19 pandemic brought a lot of setbacks. Many lost their jobs, others were subjected to salary reductions and so on. The Russia-Ukraine conflict made things even worse.… Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - Kwizera Backs REG to End Three-Year Trophy Drought
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) volleyball club head coach Pierre Marshall Kwizera is confident his side can go all the way to win this year's league title. Read more »
Rwanda: AS Kigali's Kayitaba Joins Police FC on Loan
AS Kigali winger Bosco Kayitaba has joined Police FC on a six-month loan deal. Read more »
East Africa: 2022 - Ups Outnumbered Setbacks in Rwanda's Relations With Neighbours
In 2022, Rwanda's regional diplomacy got a boost, with Uganda border reopening and General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's visits to Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: I Am Here to Win Trophies With Rayon Sports, Says Returning Luvumbu
Striker Heritier Luvumbu has said that he returned to help Rayon Sports win trophies as he prepares to enjoy his second spell with the club during the remainder of the season. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Flower Vase Vendors Seek Extended Deadline After Relocation Ultimatum
Some flower vase vendors across the City of Kigali are requesting an extended deadline to move after facing a relocation ultimatum. Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Announces Deadline for Tax Payment
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has announced December 30 as the deadline for individual businesses and government institutions to pay their due taxes. Read more »
Rwanda: Kwizera Backs REG to End Three-Year Trophy Drought
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) volleyball club head coach Pierre Marshall Kwizera is confident his side can go all the way to win this year's league title. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Must-Read Books for the New Year
Two of the most standard expectations of every New Year are personal development and career advancement. To attain these achievements people often turn to books for intellectual… Read more »
Rwanda: Ibenge Plays Down Talks Over Imminent APR Move
Al Hilal coach Florent Ibenge denied rumors linking him with a move to Rwanda Premier League giants APR FC. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Force to Meet M23 Amid Alleged Ceasefire Violation By DR Congo
The East African regional force will this week meet the M23 rebels fighting government forces in eastern DR Congo, following their withdrawal from one of the occupied positions. Read more »
Rwanda: Fireworks to Light Up Kigali on New Year's Eve
The New Year 2023 will be ushered in with a display of fireworks across Kigali City, officials have announced. Read more »