December 24, 2025
Rwanda: Momo Rwanda Launches Holiday Cashback Rewards for Momoapp Customers
New Times
Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd (MoMo Rwanda ) is excited to announce an exclusive 5% cashback for MoMoApp customers for their first five (5) purchases via MoMoPay in a single day. Read more »
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi, Kitoko and Co Head to Rubavu for Festive Bonanza
New Times
Singer Kitoko Bibarwa and gospel star Israel Mbonyi are among the big names set to headline major entertainment events in Rubavu as the festive season gathers momentum. Read more »
Rwanda: More Than Just Drinking - When Calm Doesn't Feel Like Home [opinion]
New Times
Margaret (not her real name) has been one of my closest cousins since primary school. She was vibrant and effortlessly social, the kind of person who could walk into a room and… Read more »
Rwanda: Radisson Blu Christmas Tree Lighting Draws Over 3,000 Children
New Times
More than 3,000 children, accompanied by their families, gathered at the Radisson Blu and Convention Centre in Kigali on December 21 for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting… Read more »
Rwanda: Cheap Money Is the Critical Factor for Double-Digit Growth
New Times
Speaking during a panel discussion titled "Building a solid foundation for our country" at the 17th Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) Congress in Kigali, Rwanda Development Board (RDB)… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rural Communities Keep Christmas Rooted in Sharing, Faith and Togetherness
New Times
On Christmas Day, rural communities across Rwanda come together to mark the festive season as a shared celebration, shaped by collective savings, communal meals, church services… Read more »
Rwanda: Shades of Excellence - Highlights From ICPAR Members' Luminary Gala
New Times
The inaugural ICPAR Members' Luminary Gala Dinner has set a new benchmark for how the Institute honors its community. Read more »
Rwanda: Faith Leaders Urge Believers to Put Christ Back At the Centre of Xmas
New Times
As Christians across the country mark Christmas Day, religious leaders are urging believers to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the season, saying it goes beyond… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Air Service Agreements With 12 Countries
New Times
The government has brought into force a new set of bilateral air service agreements with 12 countries after the promulgation of laws and presidential orders in the Official Gazette… Read more »
Rwanda: Christmas Travel Surge Causes Long Delays At Kigali Bus Stations
New Times
Thousands of travellers started streaming out of Kigali this week as the festive season travel rush reached its peak, with long queues forming at designated bus stations across the… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Tour Du Rwanda 2026
New Times
Fresh off hosting the historic UCI Road World Championships in September, Rwanda is once again poised to command the global cycling spotlight as the 18th edition of the Tour du… Read more »
December 23, 2025
Rwanda: Disability Enrolment Rises but Access Challenges Remain
New Times
Venantie Mukabutera, a parent from Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District, once believed it would be impossible for her child living with a disability to attend school like other… Read more »
Rwanda: Mozambican Parliament Chief Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado
New Times
The President of the parliament of Mozambique, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, on Tuesday, December 23, visited the Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) deployed in her country and encouraged… Read more »
Rwanda: Zimbabwean Teachers Boosting English Proficiency - Education Minister
New Times
The deployment of Zimbabwean teachers under a bilateral exchange programme is already yielding tangible results, particularly in improving English language proficiency among… Read more »
Rwanda: National Library Turns to Audiobooks to Boost Reading and Preserve Culture
New Times
The National Library is increasingly embracing audiobooks to expand access to reading and preserve Rwanda's cultural heritage. Read more »
Rwanda: Hope for Creatives As New Contemporary Art Space Opens in Kigali
New Times
A new creative hub, Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Arts (GICA), officially opened in Kimihurura over the weekend in what marked Rwanda's contemporary art scene. Read more »
Rwanda: How Refugees in Kiziba Are Coping After Aid Reductions
New Times
Congolese refugees living in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Karongi District say government-backed self-reliance initiatives have helped them adapt after external humanitarian aid was… Read more »
December 22, 2025
Rwanda: MPs Raise Red Flags Over 'Tied Loans' As Rwf70bn Irrigation Deal Passes
New Times
Members of Parliament have cautioned against so-called "tied loans," warning that restrictive financing conditions could undermine project implementation, drawing on past… Read more »
Rwanda: Afri-Farmers Market Opens Fifth Outlet in Kabeza, Expands Access to Fresh Produce
New Times
Afri-Farmers Market has opened its fifth outlet in Kabeza, strengthening its footprint in Kigali and bringing fresh, farm-sourced produce closer to residents. The new branch… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Poland Prioritise Historical Education Back Home
New Times
A group of young Rwandans living in Poland on Monday, December 22, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum as part of a cultural heritage… Read more »
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda 2026 Brings Racing Spectacle Back to Nyamirambo
New Times
Tour du Rwanda will return to the routes for its 18th edition with a renewed focus on both competitive racing and fan experience, as the event expands its reach beyond upcountry… Read more »
Rwanda: Jamaica's Shenseea, Mavado to Perform in Kigali
New Times
Jamaican dancehall singer Chinsea Linda Lee, commonly known as Shenseea, and her countryman Mavado will perform in Kigali on January 3. Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Rwandan Students Graduate From Chinese University
New Times
Thirty students from Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) Musanze College have graduated in China after completing a year of advanced vocational training at Jinhua University of Vocational… Read more »
Rwanda: Juvenile Rehab Official Arrested Over Sexual Exploitation
New Times
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Monday, December 22, announced the arrest of Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, on suspicion of sexual… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About Charter Flights in Rwanda
New Times
As the festive season approaches, Rwanda will be continuing to receive visitors travelling for holidays, family, and tourism. After arriving in the country, some of the travellers… Read more »
