September 05, 2022
Rwanda: A Look at New Tax Incentives to Boost Revenue Collections
The government projects to spend an estimated Rwf4.6 trillion in the fiscal year 2022/2023, with expenditures expected to rise by Rwf217.8 billion. Read more »
Rwanda: Africa Youth Handball Championship - Rwanda Storms Finals
The U-18 national handball team has qualified for the finals of the ongoing U-18 Africa Youth Handball Championship, thanks to a slim 35-34 victory over Morocco in a semi-final… Read more »
Rwanda: Pension Body Appears Before PAC as Hearings Begin
Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is the first public institution to appear before the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) explaining its expenditures and financial… Read more »
Rwanda: Local Teacher on Helping Children Learn Poetry, Rwandan Lifestyle
Fidèle Nkurunziza, an English literature teacher at Groupe Scolaire Kicukiro - Imenarugamba, has collaborated with different students in Rwandan secondary schools, two… Read more »
Rwanda: Persons With Disability Highlight Present Challenges Ahead of Census
The upcoming national census for people with disabilities, which officials say will help set up a digital registry, will succeed only if previous challenges are fixed,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kivu Fish Farmers Wary Over Sharp Decline in Production
The fishing community around Lake Kivu is reporting a drastic decline in sardine fish species production in the past three years. Read more »
Africa: Turkey Teeth, Indian Transplants, U.S. Maternity - How Medical Tourism Is Affecting Africa's Healthcare Economy
Annually, thousands of people globally travel abroad seeking affordable advanced medical care. This is one of the easiest ways to get a passport. Common medical procedures that… Read more »
September 04, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide Suspects Rutunga, Munyenyezi Back in Court
Genocide suspects Venant Rutunga and Beatrice Munyenyezi are set to return to court this September for the continuation of the hearing of their cases in substance. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things We Learned From Rwanda's CHAN Elimination
National team Amavubi will not play the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time since 2016 after Saturday's 0-1 second leg qualifier defeat against Ethiopia saw… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Suspects Rutunga, Munyenyezi Back in Court This Month
Genocide suspects Venant Rutunga and Beatrice Munyenyezi are set to return to court this month for the continuation of the hearing of their cases in substance. Read more »
Rwanda: Beans for Better Nutrition and Attainment of the Global Goals
Rwanda takes nutrition security seriously. In recent years, the country's efforts to increase dietary diversification and improve livelihoods have resulted in lower percentages of… Read more »
Rwanda: Thinking Big is About Greatness of Ideas, Impact - Jeannette Kagame
First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Inkomoko, a leading business accelerator in East Africa, which took place in Kigali on Saturday,… Read more »
September 03, 2022
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Released After Two Days in Custody
Bruce Melodie, who was arrested by security forces in Burundi, has been released after after two days in custody. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Out of CHAN 2023
Carlos Ferrer's Amavubi have missed out on qualification to the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals for the first time since 2016 following Saturday's shock 0-1 defeat… Read more »
September 02, 2022
Rwanda: Kwita Izina - Baby Gorillas' Names and the Stories Behind Them
Tens of thousands of people flocked Kinigi on Friday, September 2, to witness the 18th edition of the annual Kwita Izina Gorilla naming Ceremony, where 20 babies and a family were… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Rwanda: Father of Slain 9-Year-Old Develops Safety Portal for Families Hiring House Helps
The death of nine-year-old Davis Ihirwe Rudasingwa in June left the nation in shock. Read more »
Rwanda: How is Rwanda Prepared for Monkeypox? Six Things to Know
Last week, Rwanda announced a Monkeypox preparedness plan worth Rwf10 billion, aimed at responding to the global outbreak in case it shows up in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Monkeypox - No Case in Rwanda Yet but We Must Remain Vigilant
The Rwandan government last week announced it had set aside Rwf10 billion for a contingency plan for monkeypox even though the virus has not been reported in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Diaspora Urged to Participate in National Census
Rwanda has considered all citizens living in diaspora for the first time in the national population and housing census unlike before when only diplomats were counted. Read more »
Rwanda: Local Govt Steps Up Efforts to Bridge Gender Gap
Offering internship opportunities to young female graduates will empower them to join local government entities, officials say. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Uganda Joint Permanent Commission Revived After Ten Years
Rwanda and Uganda have agreed to revive the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) that last met in 2012. The decision was reached during a meeting between Uganda's Minister of Foreign… Read more »
Rwanda: Canadian MP Arielle Kayabaga on Her Tour of Rwanda
Canadian Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga has been in Rwanda for an official visit since August 30, and has met different officials who include Rwanda's Foreign Affairs… Read more »
Rwanda: Kwita Izina - Who Are the Namers for 2022?
This year marks the 18th edition of Kwita Izina, a ceremony that marks the naming of new born babies. Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Arrested in Burundi
Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie was arrested upon arrival in Bujumbura following allegations that he failed to reimburse the money he was paid to perform in 2018, but never showed up. Read more »
Rwanda: Post-Enumeration Survey to Kick Off September 16
Following the completion of national population and housing census on August 30, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) is set to kick off a post enumeration survey… Read more »