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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture
Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields
Officials during a guided tour of the water quality testing lab that  will inform decision makers in water resources management.
Environment
New sensors to monitor pollution in Akagera, Akanyaru rivers
Visitors celebrate at the top of Bisoke mount in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Bisoke Volcano, Lake Kivu sites lead Rwanda’s geopark drive
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education
University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists
Kasada, an independent hospitality investment platform  recently acquired Umubano Hotel in Kigali’s Kacyiru area. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Tourism
Investor confidence grows as Mövenpick enters Rwandan hospitality scene
SteelRwa Industries Ltd has said the discussions are underway  after environment officials suspended the factory over air pollutions. Courtesy
Environment
SteelRwa speaks out after factory suspension over air pollution
University of Rwanda’s 11th graduation ceremony held on Friday, October 18, 2025, at Huye Campus. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Graduates praise Rwanda-based EAC vaccines,health supply chain centre of excellence
A total of 9,526 students graduated from the University of Rwanda during the 11th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, October 17. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Education
PHOTOS: Inside University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony
The newly sanctioned people.(CLOCKWISE) Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa, Theogene Rudasingwa, Thomas Nahimana, Maj Gen Pacifique Ntawunguka, Lt Gen Gaston Iyamuremye, Maj Robert Higiro.
Rwanda
Dealing with sanctioned people could land you in prison: Here is what to avoid
Valens Uwineza, the newly approved RALGA Secretary General. Courtesy
Rwanda
Valens Uwineza approved as RALGA Secretary General
A view of Kinyaga residential area in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing
How new settlement site rules will reshape real estate development
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Health
Can public–private partnerships bridge gap in maternal mental health?
A view of a construction site at Rebero in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment
Govt to enforce new eco-friendly rules for settlement planning
Rwanda Polytechnic students during a course on the installation of a solar panel. The government is set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% in 2035 as a new target. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda revises greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 53%
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi during a past interview. File
Business
Rwandan businesses eye service export markets
University of Rwanda (UR) has admitted 14,152 new first-year students for the 2025/26 academic year after merging the 2024 and 2025 student intakes. Courtesy
Education
UR explains entry criteria as it admits 14,000 new students
Technicians fix fridges at Bugesera based firm. Imported and locally manufactured refrigeration equipment will soon be tested and certified for energy efficiency. Courtesy
Energy
Inside Rwanda’s plan to cut power waste from inefficient fridges

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