December 19, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, Kenya Renew Cooperation in Correctional Services
Heads of correctional services of Rwanda and Kenya on Monday, December 19, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to renew and further strengthen bilateral cooperation in… Read more »
Rwanda: Antoine Rutayisire on What Inspired Him to Write Book on Reconciliation
Reverend Antoine Rutayisire, on Sunday, December 18, launched his book on reconciliation in which he details his personal experiences including how he moved on from a hurtful past… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Prime Minister Welcomes Court Ruling on Rwanda Migration Plan
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have welcomed the high court judgment that ruled that the removal of illegal migrants in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Bamporiki Pleads for Shorter Jail Term
The former state minister in charge of culture Edouard Bamporiki on Monday requested court to reduce a 4-year jail term that he was given in September and also appealed for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Mountain Tea Celebrates Tea Farmers' Day
Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd, on Thursday December 15, celebrated with farmers and tea pluckers their annual Tea Farmers' Day across all their 8-tea gardens and factories. Read more »
Rwanda: Court Postpones Ntaganzwa's Appeal Trial to December 22
The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of the appeal case of former Bourgmestre (Mayor) of Nyakizu Commune (now part of Nyaruguru District) who was convicted of committing… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Basketball Camp Kicks Off in Kigali
A youth basketball camp is underway in Kigali in order to equip young players with basketball skills and expertise as well as impart them with life values such as teamwork, love,… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwandan Diaspora Are Impacting Health and Education in Rwanda
Steffi Mushayija, a Rwandan physiotherapist originally based in Belgium, decided to stay and continue working in Rwanda after working at the Gisenyi Hospital for six months as part… Read more »
Rwanda: Survivors of Rusesabagina-Led Attacks Renew Call for Compensation
On Saturday, December 15, 2018, Vainney Bwimba boarded a bus from Rusizi in south-western Rwanda to join his family in Kayonza for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Officials in Rwanda for Refugee Repatriation Campaign
A delegation from Burundi arrived in Rwanda on Monday, December 19 for a two-day refugee repatriation campaign. Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Minister Bamporiki Appeal Hearing Gets Underway
Former state minister in charge of culture Edouard Bamporiki's appeal hearing got underway on Monday at the High Court. Bamporiki is challenging a sentence and a fine handed to him… Read more »
December 18, 2022
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Mbonyi, Producer Element Win 'Isango Na Muzika' Awards 2022
Rwanda's most popular afro-beat artiste, Bruce Melodie, gospel music sensation Israel Mbonyi Read more »
Rwanda: Ladislas Ntaganzwa's Appeal Trial Set for Monday
The Court of Appeal will, on Monday, start hearing the appeal case of Ladislas Ntaganzwa, a former Bourgmestre (Mayor) of Nyakizu Commune (now part of Nyaruguru District) who was… Read more »
Rwanda: More Games Introduced at Kigali Car-Free Day
The City of Kigali has beefed up the car free day experience by introducing new games that people can enjoy on the streets while on their routine mass sport exercise. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Want UN to Probe Tutsi Massacres in DR Congo
20 local and foreign-based organisations of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have called for a United Nations investigation in the killings of Kinyarwanda-speaking… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Njogu, Okutoyi Win Rwanda Open 2022
Kenyan duo Albert John Njogu and Angela Okutoyi were Saturday crowned Rwanda Open 2022 champions after they beat compatriots Ismael Changawa and Riselida Asumwa respectively, in… Read more »
Rwanda: Consumers to Dig Deeper After Tax Hikes
Consumers could dig deeper into their pockets as the government increases import duty, Importers told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Nhamburo Names Final Squad for 2023 ICC U19 Women World Cup
Rwanda's U19 women national cricket team head coach Leonard Nhamburo has named fifteen-woman squad for the inaugural edition of the ICC women's T20 Cricket World Cup slated for… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Boss Urges Rayon to Keep 'Under Fire' Haringingo
APR chairman Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga has begged Rayon Sorts not to sack their head coach Francis Harigingo just like they did to his predecessors when they lost to the military… Read more »
Rwanda: RPF Youth Tipped on Being Innovative While Upholding Rwandan Values
While thriving to make innovations that bring development to the country, the youth has been advised to uphold Rwandan principles and values. Read more »
Rwanda/Cameroon: Samuel Eto'o Graces Legends in Rwanda Promotional Tour in Qatar
Cameroon football legend and current FA president Samuel Eto'o is among the key figures who attended the international kick off edition of the Legends in Rwanda promotional tour… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 170 Youth Urged to Create Jobs After BPR Bank's Igire Programme
The 2022 intake of BPR Rwanda Bank Plc's IGIRE scholarship programme graduated on Thursday, December 16, after six months of vocational training in different trades. Read more »
Rwanda: Bigomba Guhinduka Duo Win 10 Million to Fund Mental Health Project
After almost five years in the comedy industry, Bigomba Guhinduka duo of Etienne Iryamukuru also known as 5K and Japhet Mazimpaka on December 16, won a 10M prize from I Accelerator… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Rwanda: Rwabukumba Elected Deputy Boss of African Securities Exchange Association
Rwandan Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba has been elected to serve as the Vice President of the African Securities Exchange Association (ASEA). Read more »
Rwanda: Senior RUD Militia Commander Killed in DR Congo
Cassien Nshimiyimana alias Gavana, a RUD Urunana commander who was at the helm of the 2018 attacks that the militia carried out against Rwandan civilians in Musanze district was… Read more »