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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Children who are beneficiaries of Gikuriro Kuri Bose-Inclusive Nutrition and Early Childhood Development (INECD) programme in Burera District. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Featured
FEATURED - Gikuriro Kuri Bose Programme: How ‘Nurturing Care Hubs’ are eradicating malnutrition among children
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A flooded wetland where rice plantation was damaged in Kicukiro District
Environment
COP28: Rwandan activists weigh in on compensation fund for climate change losses
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of Fonds pour le développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA) with Denis Karera, EABC Vice Chairperson after the signing ceremony of the $10 billion Adjustment Fund in Kigali on March 10. File
Business
How can AfCFTA’s $10bn fund benefit Rwandan women, youth traders?
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D'Arc Mujawamariya .File
Environment
Rwanda awaits solid commitments on emission cuts at Climate Summit
Monday, August 28, 2023
Gikondo wetland will be turned into recreational area like Nyandungu Eco-tourism Park
Environment
Govt engages youth in removing plastic waste from Gikondo wetland
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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
Rwanda
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
Crime
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
Featured
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
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

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