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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa presided over the High Council of the Judiciary that dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related acts on Wednesday, December 31.
Law
Judiciary: 15 new appointments as three officials are sacked
Olivier Mbabazi, a veterinary officer at SABAN abattoir in Nyabugogo, Kigali, showing one of the cold rooms for meat handling to The New Times’ journalist, at the facility, on December 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda
Festive season: Chicken, beef demand triggers price hikes
Cross-border trucks parked at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam.. File
Infrastructure
Govt pledges to address truck drivers’ parking concerns
In October, Rwanda entered a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo to address persistent air freight constraints affecting exporters. Courtesy
Five key developments that shaped Rwanda’s aviation industry in 2025
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and Minister of Environment Bernadette Arakwiye. Courtesy
Housing
Parliament summons ministers over housing, land use issues
MPs and government officials during a session meant for voting on the road traffic bill, on December 29, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy).
Law
Vehicle impoundment for drink driving raises concerns in parliament
Passengers board a plane at Kigali International Airport. Courtesy
Aviation
Inside Rwanda’s air service agreements with 12 countries
Andrew Kulayige, the CEO of Britam Insurance Rwanda and Chairperson of the Association of Insurers in Rwanda (ASSAR) addresses during a past meeting in Kigali
Health
Insurers' body vows to address delays in paying private health facilities
The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill ratifying a financing agreement worth over Rwf70 billion between the government of Rwanda and the Export-Import Bank of China. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
MPs raise red flags over ‘tied loans’ as Rwf70bn irrigation deal passes
Medics conduct screening at Legacy clinic in Kigali. Courtesy
Health
How doctor pay is straining private healthcare finances
Rwanda Trading Company workers sort coffee beans for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
How export crop output rose by 35% in Q3 of 2025
Medical professionals carry out a surgical procedure using advanced medical equipment in a hospital operating theatre in Kigali
Health
Private clinics call for review of laboratory test tariffs unchanged since 2017
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye addresses members of National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) on Thursday, December 18.
Agriculture
Climate threats spur new push to safeguard food production
Workers sort fresh avocados for export at NAEB Warehouse in Kigali. File
Agriculture
Farmers, exporters cash in on rising avocado industry
KIFC CEO Hortense Mudenge speaks at the celebration of the institution’s fifth anniversary on December 10, 2025 (courtesy)
Featured
KIFC marks five years with a new growth strategy
Prime Minister Justin Nsengimana interacts with the Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), Jeanne Françoise Mubiligi at the ceremony.
Economy
Renewed pledge to end delays in VAT refund process
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his remarks during the 2025 Taxpayer Appreciation Day on December 12. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
PHOTOS: PM hails rising tax revenues amid drop in foreign grants
RRA collected more than Rwf 3.2 trillion in tax and non-tax revenues during the 202425 fiscal year. Courtesy
Economy
How RRA achieved a record Rwf3.2 trillion in revenue

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