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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Bank of Kigali Academy celebrated the graduation of 25 students of the third cohort of the Entry-Level Training Programme (ELTP) on Tuesday, November 26.
Rwanda
BK Academy shapes future of financiers with new graduates
John Bosco Siboyintore, a prosecutor at the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) addresses journalists during the handover of terror suspect Salman Khan on November 27. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Rwanda not a haven for fugitives, warns top prosecutor
Terrorism suspect Salman Khan arrives at the Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, November 27. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Crime
PHOTOS: Rwanda extradites terror suspect to India
 Panelists engage in a discussion during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kigali on Monday, November 25. The event, themed “All for GBV-Free Families,” emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts across various sectors to create families free from the grip of GBV. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Officials root for positive parenting to tackle GBV in families
South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka has urged Rwanda artistes to register their works with COM as soon as it is in place-Photo Inyarwanda
Music
Chaka Chaka makes case for CMOs as royalty row continues 
People during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. Olivier Mugwiza
Health
Regular exercise, well-rounded diet reduces dementia risk, says health expert
IMIZI, a Rwandan spirits brand currently produces 100 bottles of rum per month supplied in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy
Rwandan distillery IMIZI plots expansion as it raises $500,000 in pre-seed funding
Houses in Hill View Estate located in Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District. A ministerial order on Temporary Land Requisition and Termination of Land Ownership Contracts has sparked mixed reactions in Rwanda’s real estate sector. Photo Courtesy   
Housing
How could new land ownership termination order affect real estate?
Participants at Kigali’s free co-working space, which empowers tech startups.  Players in Rwanda’s start-up ecosystem welcome the draft ministerial order on awarding public tenders for innovation. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda
Start-ups weigh in on ministerial order on public procurement
A group of teen mothers at a past event
Health
Why Rwandan adolescent mothers don’t seek psychosocial support
Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda
What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?
New eKaSh logo
Featured
EKash revolutionises digital payments with instant transfers, seamless accessibility
Members of the media during a press conference in Kigali on November 10, 2024 Photo by Craish Bahizi 
Rwanda
Media professionals set up cooperative fund to fix financial woes
Rapper Karigombe has honoured late musicians Jay Polly and Yvan Buravan in his latest EP Ibyuya Byanjye-courtesy
Music
Karigombe honours Jay Polly, Buravan in new EP ‘Ibyuya Byanjye’
BK Foundation, in partnership with the University of Rwanda (UR), hosted the Career Summit 2024 at the Huye Campus on November 8. Craish Bahizi
Featured
BK Foundation, UR launch professionals' Hub at Career Summit 2024
Bathrooms can pose serious safety risks, particularly for children, elderly people or individuals with mobility issues
Society
10 simple tips on minimizing risks of bathroom falls
Jean Bosco Rushingabingwi, the Head of Department for Media Sector Coordination Monitoring at RGB
Rwanda
Financial constraints hindering Rwanda’s media growth
The models were making their runway debut, bringing energy and confidence to the stage. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Fashion
The Stage Fashion Showcase dazzles audience with creativity

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