May 25, 2022
Rwanda: Bagirishya Resigns as Volleyball Federation Vice President
Jean de Dieu Bagirishya, popularly known as Jado Castar has tendered his resignation as the second vice president of the Rwanda Volleyball Federation (FRVB) less than two weeks… Read more »
Rwanda: U.S. Monastir Captain on Lessons Learnt From Last Year's Loss - BAL Semis
Radhouane Slimane, the Captain of US Monastir says his side go into the tie with lessons they learnt from the loss they suffered at the hands of the Egyptian club in the finals of… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 700 Ex-Combatants Discharged From Mutobo Centre
A total of 735 former combatants of armed groups based in eastern DR Congo were on Tuesday, May 24 discharged from Mutobo demobilisation and reintegration centre in Musanze… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda 'Closely Monitoring' Monkeypox Outbreak
The recent outbreak of the monkeypox virus around the world, has become a new cause for concern, more so because that the world is only just recovering from the devastation of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Investments in Remote Areas Paved Way for Early Covid-19 Recovery - Premier
Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente, has said that the government's investments in rural areas was part of the drivers of rapid economic recovery from the Covid-19 effects. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside BK's Rwf 7 Billion Naming Rights Deal With Kigali Arena
The Kigali Arena has been rebranded to BK Arena after Bank of Kigali reached a Rwf7 billion agreement for the multipurpose facility's naming rights. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali Arena Rebrands to BK Arena
The state-of-the-art Kigali Arena has, effective Tuesday, May 24, rebranded to BK Arena in a mega deal that will last six years. Read more »
Rwanda: How Afghan Colonel, His Family Found Safety in Rwanda
When Colonel Dr. Nesar Ahmed Hamraz enlisted to join the Afghan military, his dream was to play a role in creating a safe space for his family, a place where his children will grow… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Pushes for AfCFTA Full Realization at WEF
President Paul Kagame has said that even with the current trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, there is need to tackle a number of things,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Government is Cracking Down on Abattoirs, Butcheries
As Rwanda gears up to increase meat produce for local consumption and exports, there are concerns over meat safety in some slaughterhouses and butcheries across the country due to… Read more »
Rwanda: 58% of Kigali, Secondary Cities Residents Report Increase in Cost of Living - Survey
A new survey has established that vulnerable households have reported that a decline in income, increase in the cost of living and loss of jobs between February 2020 and May 2021… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Government is Cracking Down on Slaughterhouses, Butcheries
As Rwanda gears up to increase meat produce for local consumption and exports, there are concerns over meat safety in some slaughterhouses and butcheries across the country due to… Read more »
Rwanda: How Peat Power Projects Were Derailed By Climate Change, Covid-19
The delayed full operation of the $400 million Gisagara peat power plant has been triggered by climate change, Ernest Nsabimana, the Minister of infrastructure has disclosed while… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda U-13 Team Wins PSG Academy World Cup
Rwanda's PSG Academy clinched the PSG Academy World Cup in the boys' U-13 category on Monday after beating Brazil 7-6 in a penalty shootout following a 1-all draw in normal time. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Rwanda: Moise Mugisha Wins Race to Remember Tour
Moise Mugisha, who rides for South African cycling team ProTouch was crowned champion of the 2022 Race to Remember in the men's elite category, after finishing top of the race on… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame in Davos for World Economic Forum
President Paul Kagame has arrived in the Swiss town of Davos where he joins over 50 Heads of State for the World Economic Forum annual meeting. Read more »
Rwanda: Hotel Owners Encouraged to Live Up to Star Grading
Hotels, among other hospitality establishments are expected to be prepared as Rwanda plays host to various conferences and events. Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM is a Platform for Rwandan Women to Learn, Share Experience - PS Batamuriza
The Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) is around the corner, and so is the Commonwealth Women's Forum (CWF 2022), which is held in parallel with the biennial CHOGM.… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Nigeria Up Preps Ahead of Kwibuka Tourney
Nigeria's senior women cricket team have intensified training ahead of the 8th Kwibuka Tournament scheduled in Rwanda from June 9 to June 20 at the Gahanga International Cricket… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Rolls Out 43-Megawatt Power Plant
The Government of Rwanda has embarked on the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant public project which will be established on River Nyabarongo in a bid to boost the country's efforts to… Read more »
Morocco: Rwandans in Morocco Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims
Rwandans who live in the Kingdom of Morocco and friends this weekend met to pay tribute to over a million victims who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Talking Points From Amavubi Coach's First Press Conference
Amavubi head coach Carlos Ferrer on Friday, May 21, held his first press conference during which he announced for the very first time the squad that he will use ahead of AFCON 2023… Read more »
Rwanda: Breast Cancer Survivor, Activist Unveils New Book on Awareness
Philippa Kibugu-Decuir, a breast cancer survivor, has launched her book titled "Dare to Hope", an informative comic book designed to increase awareness of a 'serious' and 'complex'… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Governance Board Deputy CEO Arrested for Fraud, Forged Documents
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Dr Emmanuel Nibishaka, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) over fraud and use of forged documents. Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Read Rwandan History, Fight Genocide Denial
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement has urged youth to read Rwandan history, support Genocide survivors and protect the country since they… Read more »