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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative in Rwanda, Kwabena Asante-Ntiamoah, during the African and Asian Parliamentarians’ Dialogue towards International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD30) and the Addis Ababa Declaration on Population and Development (AADPD10).
Economy
Africa’s youthful population can be leveraged for socio-economic transformation - UNFPA representative
Two people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
6 things to know about census for people with disabilities
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascene Bizimana speaks at a consultative session with media on October 20. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda
Media vital in fostering Rwandans’ unity, resilience – Bizimana
The Cabinet appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine, on October 20. Courtesy
Rwanda
Law scholar to head Rwanda rights body
Participants and trainers pose for a group photo after completing a three-day workshop. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Rwanda mulls creation of unemployment insurance scheme
Some airplanes at Kigali International Airport during the CHOGM. The Cabinet’s October 20 decision to approve relevant deals with countries on the African continent, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Aviation
Cabinet adopts Rwanda’s air service deals with 15 countries
Mutuelle de Santé users wait to be attended to at Bugarama Health Centre. Photo: File.
MPs want hearing aids covered by ‘Mutuelle de Santé’
EAPC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya, David Omwoyo speaks during the launch of  the East Africa Press Council in Arusha, Tanzania on Thursday, October 19. Courtesy
Africa
East African Press Council launched for free, stronger media
(LR)Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere and Deputy Ombudsman in charge of preventing and fighting injustice, Odette Yankurije and Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama presenting the report.
Rwanda
Five key highlights from Ombudsman’s annual report
Some cows slaughted in Kabuga abattoir. Ministers, informed lawmakers on Tuesday, October 17 that a substantial 80 abattoirs have been shut down nationwide due to non-compliance.Sam Ngendahimana
Meat Safety: 80 abattoirs shut down, Govt to deploy private inspectors
Inside Nyabugogo modern Abattoir. The two ministers will respond  to concerns over slaughtering facilities that fall short of standards. Photo by  Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Two ministers to appear in parliament over substandard abattoirs
Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, the Minister of Trade and Industry will give explanations on the development of industrial parks in the country. File
Economy
Trade Minister summoned over inefficiencies in industrial parks
The incident occurred in the Congo River, near the town of Mbandaka  on Friday, October 13. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa
Over 40 dead, 167 missing as boat capsizes in DR Congo
In Kigali you must pay around Rwf1,000 to get a kilo of quality (Irish) potatoes. Courtesy
Rwanda
Why your potato meal comes at a higher cost
( L-R): The Minister of State in charge of Public Investment and Resource mobilization at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Jeanine Munyeshuli; the Deputy Speaker in charge of Parliamentary Affairs at the Chamber of Deputies, Edda Mukabagwiza; Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa, and Deputy Speaker in charge Finance and Administration, Mussa Fazil Harerimana, during a plenary sitting of the Lower House that approved the relevance of a new bill governing privatisation, on October 12, 2023, in Kigali . (courtesy).
Economy
New privatisation bill to spur private sector-led economy – Munyeshuri
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant training organisations. Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation
Why law governing civil aviation is under review
According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy
Energy
Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade
Farmers from different districts tour radical terraces that were arranged at Green Gicumbi poject. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda banks on conservation farming, more terraces to control erosion

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