September 23, 2022
Rwanda: Umudugudu, the Heart of Rwanda's Governance
Last Sunday, I was witness to the communion of local leaders in my Kibaya Village and was left in awe! In awe of the abandon with which our voluntary local leaders give of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Tightens Measures As Uganda Reports More Ebola Cases
The Ministry of Health has announced fresh measures to prevent Ebola virus from spilling over to Rwanda following recent cases reported in the neighbouring Uganda. Read more »
Rwanda: Political Will a Prerequisite for DR Congo Breakthrough
President Paul Kagame has once again called on DR Congo's leaders to seek solutions to their country's security challenges (which often spill over their borders, including posing a… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Key Highlights From Latest Central Bank Economic Update
The Central Bank, on September 22, shed light on how the economy performed in the first six months of 2022 and gave an outlook for the remaining period through the Monetary Policy… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Rwanda: Blame Game Will Not Fix DR Congo Problems - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has told the United Nations General Assembly that rhetoric will not fix the security crisis in the DR Congo that has persisted for decades but tangible… Read more »
Rwanda: Presidents Kagame, Tshisekedi Meet in New York
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday met French President Emmanuel Macron alongside Congolese President (DRC) Félix Tshisekedi to discuss solutions of the security situation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Contribution to Global Fund Increases By 30%
Rwanda, on Wednesday, September 21, pledged $3,250,000 towards replenishing the Global Fund, representing an increase of 30 percent of the country's contribution to the fund. Read more »
Rwanda: Global Parliamentary Assembly to Convene in Rwanda in October
The Parliament of Rwanda will host the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its related meetings in Kigali from October 11 to 15, which seek to ensure gender… Read more »
Rwanda: 18 Teams to Take Part in Gisaka Cycling Race
The Rwanda Cycling Federation in collaboration with Kirehe district have organized a one day cycling race dubbed "Gisaka Race" as part of the annual celebration of Patriotism Day… Read more »
Rwanda: Government to Inject Rwf2 Billion Into Kinazi Cassava Plant Revamp
Plans are in advanced stages for shareholders to invest $1.8 million (about Rwf2bn) in revamping the struggling Kinazi Cassava Processing Plant to increase its production capacity,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports Grow By 37%
Rwanda's export in value increased by 37.2 percent in the first six months of 2022, mainly driven by strong domestic manufacturing activities and the opening up of borders in line… Read more »
Rwanda: World Rhino Day - Local Stock Continue to Increase
World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. It creates an avenue for NGOs, zoos, wildlife conservation centres, research centres, and concerned individuals to unite… Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Day - Speaker Urges Youth to Fight Hate Speech
Speaker of Parliament Donatille Mukabalisa has urged youth to stand up and fight hate speech and Genocide ideology in the quest to build sustainable peace and unity. Read more »
Rwanda/Equatorial Guinea: Amavubi Seek to Return to Winning Ways Against Equatorial Guinea
Rwanda will face Equatorial Guinea in an international friendly game in Morocco on Friday, September 23, 2022 as both nations prepare for the 2023 Africa nations cup qualifiers. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Africa: Kagame Says Continent 'Must Act Quickly and Decisively' on Food Security
There is no reason why Africa should be experiencing food insecurity given its natural advantages, President Paul Kagame has said, calling for quick and decisive actions "to… Read more »
Rwanda: Over Two Million Children Under 12 to Get Covid-19 Jabs
Rwanda has started administering the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged between five and 11 years and it is expected that over two million children will benefit from the drive… Read more »
Rwanda: The Future is Digital, Kagame Tells UN General Assembly
President Paul Kagame has said that there is all evidence to indicate that the future lies in digitalisation and that transformation is already underway. Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks Seven Years for Housing Authority Boss in Graft Case
Prosecutors have requested judges at Nyarugenge Intermediate Court to hand a seven-year prison sentence to Felix Nshimyumuremyi, the Director General of Rwanda Housing Authority… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Narrates How Bamporiki Was Caught Red-Handed as His Graft Trial Opens
Prosecutors have asked Nyarugenge Intermediate Court to jail suspended State Minister for Youth and Culture Edouard Bamporiki for 20 years and hand him a fine of Rwf200 million. Read more »
Africa: Global Leaders Commit U.S.$4.7 Billion to Help Tame Food Insecurity
World leaders have committed to invest $4.7 billion to help address a staggering global food crisis and nutrition needs which are affecting hundreds of millions of people around… Read more »
Rwanda: Hoops All-Star Game - Mpoyo, Hagumintwari to Headline Selections
The Rwanda basketball federation, FERWABA, has announced squads for the 2022 all-star game with power-forward, Axel Mpoyo, and shooting-guard, Steven Hagumintwari, as captains of… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Set for U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier
AFTER a triumphant campaign in Botswana which saw Rwandan women qualify for the 2023 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, the men also want to follow in the ladies'… Read more »
Rwanda: Top Cogebanque Executives Plead Not Guilty
The prosecution arraigned two top officials in Cogebanque, who are being charged with misusing property in public interest and favouritism in discharging their duties. Read more »
Rwanda: How Beans Became an Important Part of Rwandan Cuisine
The just concluded 12th annual Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) summit saw among other things, several leaders, such as President Kagame participate in the 'Beans Challenge'… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Rwanda: Miners' Body Recommit to Safeguard Environment
The mining sector has oftentimes been called on to take measures in protecting the environment and rehabilitating mining sites given their different activities of extracting and… Read more »