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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

The revenue-sharing scheme, initiated in 2005, aims to curb poaching in the parks and enhance the living conditions of the neighboring communities by providing viable livelihood options.Courtesy

RDB disburses Rwf3bn to communities around parks ahead of Kwita Izina

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Miners work at a mining site in Rulindo. Local government leaders are intensifying efforts to clamp down on approximately 100 illegal mines, following a directive from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board. Craish Bahizi

Govt cracks down on 100 illegal mines

Thursday, August 24, 2023

City of Kigali Mayor Pudence Rubingisa with Mapula Bodibe, CEO of MTN Rwanda and other officials launch a partnership between MTN Rwanda and Mobile Money Rwanda Limited (MMRL) and the City of Kigali to revolutionize motorcycling by introducing stylish new at Kigali Pele stadium . Courtesy

MTN Rwanda, City of Kigali partner in new campaign to brand moto-cycle riders

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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’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

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

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

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

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.

How illegal miners vandalised Rwf2bn water supply system

Thursday, August 17, 2023