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Jessica Agasaro

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Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi addresses delegates during BK's annual forum at BK Arena on Thursday, October 3. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Bank of Kigali empowers agents to drive financial inclusion

Friday, October 04, 2024

Some of the women who attended Bank of Kigali forum to get information on ‘Women Financing,’ initiative, a loan designed to empower women-led businesses. All photos by Craish Bahizi

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali Connects with Women Entrepreneurs Through Women Financing: A Collateral-Free Loan Solution

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana speaks during the 23rd General Assembly of the National Women's Council held at Parliament on September 30. Craish Bahizi

Minister Uwimana urges women to lead in community development

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Participants during the first AI Connect Hackathon organized by Irembo in partnership with the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR). All photos by Craish Bahizi

Irembo launches AI Connect Hackathon to drive impactful solutions

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Pascal Sebatware, the president of Abakunda Ibireti cooperative, which was founded in 2010 and now has 1,049 members. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

How cooperatives are empowering communities

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Officials and delegates pose for a group photo at the opening session of the conference at Kigali Convention Centre on September 25.

FEATURED: AFSA conference in Kigali underway, aims to elevate forensic practices across Africa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Kiyanzi Dry Port was created and operationalised as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while facilitating continuous movement of cargo across the region. File

Government seeks private operator for Kiyanzi dry port

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Participants pose for a photo at a workshop to assess stakeholder needs and mitigate risk in the development of Internet of Things Remote Monitor

FEATURED: Empowering innovators: UR students, stakeholders learn IoT prototyping for cold chain monitoring

Monday, September 23, 2024

Dr Antonel Olckers, president of African Forensic Sciences Academy during the interview in Kigali on September 20, 2024. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda hosts AFSA’s inaugural conference: Insights into Africa’s forensic future

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Uwamaliya now sells fresh strawberries and homemade jam in local markets where a box of strawberries goes for Rwf2,300

Is strawberry farming in Rwanda a blossoming industry?

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Naftal Ahishakiye, the Secretary General of Ibuka, Immaculee Kayitesi, President of Avega and Odette Nyiramilimo, a former senator. Courtesy

What should incoming Senators do to fight genocide ideology?

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson Thierry Murangira during a press conference on September 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi

RIB urges public vigilance over car thieves

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Participants were introduced to advanced mini-grid software tools like Xendee, HomerPro, and COMET.

International lecturers complete week-long mini- grid training workshop at University of Rwanda

Thursday, September 12, 2024

(L-R) Joseph Nsengimana, the new Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, new Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency and Nelly Mukazayire, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports. Courtesy

Kagame names new education minister, sports ministry PS

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Participants share a group photo at the end of the three day engagement on harm reduction.

FEATURED: HIV prevalence among people who use drugs is three times higher — study

Monday, September 09, 2024

Students arrive at Kigali Pele Stadium to board buses to their respective schools across the country ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year that kicks off on Monday, September 9. Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Thousands of students return to school amid mpox precautions

Sunday, September 08, 2024

Eric Rwigamba, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, officially launches the initiative in Kigali on September 4. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: Heifer International expands ‘Mechanisation for Africa’ to Rwanda

Thursday, September 05, 2024

Delegates follow a presentation during a five-day International Vaccinology Course in Kigali from September 2 to September 6. Photos by Emmaunel Dushimimana

Kigali: First-ever International Vaccine Institute Vaccinology Course in Africa kicks off

Wednesday, September 04, 2024