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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Some cross-border trucks in Kabuga in Gasabo. Truck drivers have expressed concerns over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours. Photo Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Calls grow to ease truck movement rules as Kigali awaits new bypass
Women in Dukomeze Ubuzima sorting garlic in the dryer constructed by Kilimo Trust. Courtesy
Featured
Kilimo Trust: 20 years of impacting thousands of Rwandan lives
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health
Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems
A view of Zaria Court Kigali during its inauguration on July 28, 2025.
Tourism
Top American hotel chain Hilton expands to Rwanda with Zaira Court
(L-R) Senators Evode Uwizeyimana, Valentine Uwamariya, and Alphonse Nkubana take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kigali on Friday, October 24.
Politics
We will not disappoint, say new senators
Sonoda HIROAKI  (JICA) 3rd Left, Claudine Kalila Kantengwa (Kivu belt) and Jessica Teta (NAEB) pose for a photo with other delegates during the promotion of Best of Rwanda winning lots and cupping sessions in China. Photo courtesy of JICA
Featured
A 12-year journey in coffee sector with JICA: Rwandan farmers share experience
The appointed senators: Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, Valentine Uwamariya and Alfred Gasana
Politics
Kagame appoints four new senators
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks at a dinner hosted to welcome participants to the Mobile World Congress 2025,  in Kigali on Tuesday on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Technology
AI, next-gen tech must empower Africa, says PM Nsengiyumva
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health
Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review
Senators, Andre Twahirwa, Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu and Epiphanie Kanziza.
Rwanda
How does the Head of State appoint senators?
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, meets  with the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, to assess efforts to improve the welfare of the elderly.  Courtesy
Rwanda
Senators push private medical insurers to cover pensioners
Thousands of cycling fans at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on September 28.  Rwanda aims to more than double MICE annual revenues. Courtesy
Tourism
Rwanda sets sights on doubling MICE earnings to $224m by 2028
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Rwanda
Senegal President roots for Rwandan cooperation in youth olympics
Electric buses at Downtown Bus station in Kigali.
Infrastructure
Kigali banks on new state company to increase commuters using public buses
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Dr. Trevor Mundel, President of Global Health at the Gates Foundation, sign an agreement in Kigali on April 3, 2025. Courtesy.
Technology
Key projects as Rwanda’s AI hub funding rises to Rwf25bn
Yves Iradukunda, the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, addresses senators on the use of artificial intelligence on October 16. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda tests AI-enabled ultrasound tools for community health workers
A child undergoes eye screening at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health
Govt expands eye, dental care at second-generation health posts
Clement Musangabatware, a lawmaker has been elected to be  the President of the East African Parliamentary Network against Corruption (EAPNAC)
Rwanda
Rwandan lawmaker to head regional anti-corruption network

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