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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
PL cadres from various levels across the country convened in Kigali on Sunday, 29 March. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza
Politics
PL party supports proposed 'family council' to help reduce divorce cases
Female students in plumbing class during a practical exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. Major water resources projects will now be required to ensure that at least 30 per cent of their workforce is made up of women. Sam Ngendahimana
Health
Women to take at least 30% of jobs in water projects
A view of the newly constructed housing units in Mpazi, designed to accommodate residents relocated from high-risk zones within Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing
Govt turns to rent-to-own to ease housing pressure
National Electoral Commission staff during past elections. File
Politics
2026 local elections: Which district mayors are eligible to run again?
A farmer works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Rwanda is set to benefit from €5 million  to support the rollout of climate-smart agricultural technologies. Photo by Craish Bahizi
How €5m funding will transform Rwanda’s food basket sites
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics
What to know ahead of district mayoral elections
Regional leaders during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State and Government in Arusha. Courtesy
International
What’s next for EAC defaulters?
The UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference aimed at unlocking green finance and scaling climate innovation in Africa. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
UK-Rwanda climate conference maps out solutions to fix gaps in cooling, cold-chain systems
Minister of Environment Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during a UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference on March 24. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Rwanda eyes regional hub status in sustainable cooling and cold-chain systems
SACCO teller serves a client at the Kacyiru branch in Kigali. File photo.
Finance
Why credit access still lags for most Rwandans
Panelists engage in a discussion at the UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference  in Kigali on Tuesday, March 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Turning climate ambition into investment: Rwanda’s push to unlock green finance
Beef cattle at Gako Farm in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture
Brazilian investor takes over Gako beef plant operations
Rwesero Art Museum. Craish BAHIZI
Culture
Inside Rwanda’s 20 newly classified cultural heritage sites
Amin Miramago, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Federation (PSF).
Economy
PSF gets new chief executive
BNR Chief Economist Thierry Kalisa. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Business
Banks report improved loan repayments across major sectors
Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism
Musanze: Forest near Gihanga’s residence now a cultural heritage site
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her deputy Nick Barigye after presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement.Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Crime
Digital fraud cases in financial sector drop 40% — BNR
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