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Charles Nyandwi

Charles Nyandwi

The Minister of Agriculture told the senators that the government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold from 120,000 to 741,274 annually by the 2027-2028 financial year. Photo Sam Ngendahimana

New plants, drones to power cattle breeding expansion

Thursday, April 02, 2026

Serge Kamuhinda, CEO of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda and BPR Rwanda Plc Managing Director Patience Mutesi, during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, March 31. Courtesy

Women drivers' car ownership unlocked in new BPR-Volkswagen deal

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

A poultry farmer Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens. The Minister told Senators that the government will address rising animal feed prices by expanding distribution outlets, increasing storage capacity, boosting maize and soybean production and strengthening feed quality regulation. File

Agric minister talks efforts to curb rising animal feed prices

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been given six months to present solutions to persistent challenges affecting feeder roads, particularly poor water management. File

Parliament summons Prime Minister over feeder roads

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Workers on duty at Legend Cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 13.9 per cent in February 2026 compared to the same month last year. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Producer prices rise 13.9% in February

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

A landslide occurred in Karongi District following heavy rainfall. The district is among the areas expected to experience significant rainfall in April in Rwanda. Courtesy

Heavy rains, strong winds forecast in April

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, with UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa Louise Haxthausen during the 4th East African Community Science, Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali. Courtesy

Why East Africa must own its AI future, not import it

Monday, March 30, 2026

Residents during the launch of Rwanda Social Security Board's “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

What to know as MPs move to scrutinise EjoHeza access bill

Monday, March 30, 2026

Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File

Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1

Sunday, March 29, 2026

The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.

Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection

Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Officials and members of Dukunde Kawa Musasa Cooperative cut a cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary on Wednesday, March 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

25 years of impact: Dukunde Kawa Musasa marks its rise in Rwanda’s coffee sector

Friday, March 27, 2026

Some of the traditional healers who were arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau in 2024. File

Most traditional healers in Rwanda not genuine — Health Minister

Friday, March 27, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told Members of Parliament that drivers who fail to give way to ambulances could soon face penalties under new government measures. Craish Bahizi

Penalties loom for drivers who fail to yield to ambulances

Friday, March 27, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint sitting of Parliament to present government activities under the “citizen-centred approach” on Thursday, March 26. Courtesy

PM unveils plan to improve medicine access for Mutuelle users

Thursday, March 26, 2026

PM Nsengiyumva said Rwanda has saved an estimated $800,000 (approximately Rwf1.17 billion) since 2022 by introducing local kidney transplant services. Courtesy

Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 2026