March 16
Rwanda: Digital IDs - How Registration Is Progressing So Far
Around 4 p.m. on a chilly Thursday, about 70 people lined up at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu, some standing while others sat on… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Unemployment, Family Conflict Tied to Rising Theft Cases - Study
Youth unemployment, family conflicts, and substance abuse are among the key factors pushing some young Rwandans into theft, according to a parliamentary report that shows more than… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Key Facts About Rwanda's New Startup-Investor Platform
The government last week launched Innovate Rwanda, a national digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, talent and ecosystem support organisations across the… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Report Exposes Drivers of Illegal Mining in Rwanda
Licensed mining companies that work with illegal miners, school dropouts seeking quick cash, and weak enforcement are among the key factors driving illegal mining in Rwanda, a… Read more »
Rwanda: What Business Community Expect From New PSF Leaders
Private sector players have urged the newly elected leadership of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to prioritise reducing business costs, strengthening local production,… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Businessman Twagirumukiza Elected New Psf Chairperson
François Twagirumukiza, a businessman and shareholder in CHIC Ltd, has been elected as Chairperson of Rwanda's Private Sector Federation (PSF). Read more »
Rwanda: National Insurance Strategy Expected to Expand Coverage, Build Trust
A new National Insurance Strategy aimed at transforming the insurance sector by addressing long-standing challenges such as low insurance penetration, limited public awareness, and… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Nsengiyumva, IFC Vice President Discuss Ways to Boost Private Sector Investment
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Thursday, March 12, met with the Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Ethiopis Tafara who is visiting… Read more »
Rwanda: Psf Leaders to Be Elected Under Revamped Process
National leadership elections for the Private Sector Federation (PSF) will take place on Friday, March 13, at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together business leaders from… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Ethnic Identity Still Shapes Some Rwandan Diaspora Relationships
More than three decades after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda has undertaken one of the most profound national reconstruction efforts of modern times. A country once… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - League Action Enters Crucial Weekend
Cricket action returns this weekend at Gahanga Cricket Stadium with both the men and women competitions taking place on March 13-14. Read more »
Rwanda: RSSB Partners With Kasha to Enable Digital Access to Medicines for Rama Members
Members of Rwanda Medical Insurance Scheme (RAMA) under Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) will soon be able to order prescribed medicines online and receive them at their… Read more »
Kenya: What Rwanda-Kenya Fintech Deal Means for Companies
A new fintech licensing framework between Rwanda and Kenya is expected to transform the landscape of cross-border business growth, which has traditionally been hampered by high… Read more »
Rwanda: GEA Sets Napolitano Rematch in Rwanda Challenger 100 Quarterfinals
Second seed Arthur Gea has booked his place in the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 100 tournament in Kigali, setting up a rematch against Italy's Stefano Napolitano, who… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Rwanda Drivers Optimistic Ahead of Safari Rally Kenya
Rwandan rally drivers have expressed optimism ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya, scheduled for March 12-15 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Read more »
Rwanda: FDLR Links to Habyarimana's Son Raise Regional Security Concerns - Report
A new independent investigation has confirmed the active presence of the Kinshasa-backed FDLR militia in Uvira, a town in DR Congo's South Kivu Province. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 40 Burundian Refugee Families Head Home From Rwanda
A total of 47 Burundian families comprising 74 people on Thursday March 12, voluntarily returned to their home country from Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Parliament Approves National Defence University
Lawmakers have approved a new legislation establishing the National Defence University. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Revises Cost-Sharing Model for Neighbourhood Roads
The City of Kigali has revised how it collaborates with residents to construct neighbourhood roads, introducing a new cost-sharing model aimed at expanding road development across… Read more »
Rwanda: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali Launch Ignite Challenge 4.0 to Support Agrifood Ventures, Drive Job Creation Particularly for Young Women
Kigali, Rwanda - March 12, 2026 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Impact Hub Kigali (IHK) have launched the fourth edition of the IGNITE Challenge. The IGNITE… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Beat Ugb to Go Top of Basketball League
Champions APR leapfrogged RSSB Tigers to move at the top of Rwanda Basketball League table after beating United Generation Basketball (UGB) 90-85 on Wednesday night at Petit Stade. Read more »
Rwanda: When Distant Threats Justify Intervention but Immediate Ones Invite Sanctions
Nearly all countries, cultures and faiths, most ordinary people want the same things: the ability to earn a living, put a roof over their heads, feed their families and watch their… Read more »
Rwanda: More Details Emerge On Gisagara Couple Accused of Killing Visitors At Their Home
She would make a phone call, telling the person on the other end that she had beans for sale. The buyer would come, but would not leave. Read more »
Rwanda: How Inclusive Education Is Preparing Refugee Students for Jobs
Refugee students studying alongside Rwandan peers say inclusive education is equipping them with practical skills and opportunities that are helping them prepare for self-reliance. Read more »
Rwanda: From Hilton Trainer to Mentor of Rwanda's Hospitality Talent
At her office in a modest building near Controle Technique in Remera, Emma Lestideau receives visitors while overseeing her team's work. Read more »
