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Michel Nkurunziza
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Mayor Rubingisa disclosed that 7,361 families have been identified in high-risk zones. During the previous rainy season, 4,230 families were successfully relocated. File
Rwanda
City of Kigali clarifies eviction plans for residents in high-risk zones
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The wildfire, which ignited on Monday evening, has inflicted severe damage on part of the forest which is located within the Bweyeye sector of Rusizi district.Courtesy
Wildfire guts parts of Nyungwe forest
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Some houses that have been identified to be in high risk zone in Nyabisindu. The identified areas in Gasabo District include Gisozi around Dove Hotel, Gatsata in area called “Mu Kiderenka”, and Nyabisindu in Remera. File
CoK names high-risk zones whose residents face evacuation orders
Monday, August 21, 2023
A female rider delivers the items to a client. VubaVuba Africa Ltd was founded in January 2020 by Innocent Kaneza and Albert Munyabugingo, CEO and co-founder of VubaVuba Africa Ltd.
Business
Africa’s Business Heroes 2023 top 20 finalists: The journey of VubaVuba Africa Ltd
Monday, August 21, 2023
Jeremy Awori, the CEO of Ecobank Transnational Group meets with Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa during his visit to Rwanda on August 18. Courtesy
Featured
Ecobank Group CEO visits Rwanda 
Sunday, August 20, 2023
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has rejected a $5 million budget for translation and interpretation services in the East African Community budget for 2023-2024. Courtesy
Africa
EALA objects to $5m budget for translation services
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors (RCKS) on August 18 appointed Andrew Rugege as the new president. In his speech, he outlined projects for 2023-2024 which include fighting stunting and malnutrition. Courtesy photos
Health
Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors' mission to curb malnutrition, give health insurance to vulnerable families
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Thierry Murangira, RIB's spokesperson said the operation dubbed “Usalama IX” in which the suspects were arrested was carried out from August 14 to 18, 2023. Courtesy
Crime
67 arrested over substandard goods, six factories closed
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Minister of ICT Paula Ingabire (c) in a photo with winners as Heifer International Rwanda honored three exceptional young agri-tech innovators in Rwanda on Friday, August 18. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Heifer International awards three top young agri-tech innovators
Friday, August 18, 2023
One of houses that were damaged by earthquake in Rubavu in 2021.Nyamagabe, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi and Rutsiro district have been listed as the districts in highest risk zone with exposure to seismics. File
Rwanda
Rwanda’s six most earthquake-prone districts named
Friday, August 18, 2023
Participants during a group photo during the workshop organized by Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) and Cordaid on August 17. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
AMIR, Cordaid to improve smallholder farmers’ access to finance
Friday, August 18, 2023
RSSB Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro(C) with district coordinators of EjoHeza Long Term Saving Scheme at the annual consultative meeting , on Wednesday, August 16. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
RSSB’s fresh bid to increase subscribers in EjoHeza saving scheme
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Tito Rutaremera, a veteran politician, who is also the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum. Courtesy
Rwanda
Tito Rutaremara on how unity is Rwanda’s foundation
Thursday, August 17, 2023
A citizen receives her cow to boost her wellbeing during Girinka Program. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Govt issues reforms to eradicate malpractices in “Girinka” programme
Thursday, August 17, 2023
At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.
Crime
How illegal miners vandalised Rwf2bn water supply system
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge presents his letters of credence to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, August, 16. COURTESY
Rwanda
Mirenge presents letters of credence to UAE President
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.
Crime
20 arrested over illegal mining
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A view of University Teaching Hospital of Butare in Huye District. File
Health
Scientists to investigate high prevalence of epilepsy in Southern Rwanda
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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