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Charles Nyandwi

Charles Nyandwi

A view of Nyabugogo taxi park, Kigali’s main public transport hub. About 100 operators have been fined by RURA for illegally increasing fares. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Transporters face up to Rwf200,000 fines over illegal fare hikes

Saturday, April 18, 2026

A view of Cimerwa, a cement manufacturing plant in Rusizi District. PHOTO BY Moise Bahati

Rusizi communities face relocation as CIMERWA pollution concerns grow

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Petrol prices on the pump have been increased to Rwf2,938 per litre, up from Rwf2,303, while diesel remains unchanged at Rwf2,205. Courtesy

Petrol price increases by over Rwf600

Friday, April 17, 2026

A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Reports indicate that a total of 4,479 divorces were registered in 2025, of which 2,629 were legally granted by courts. Internet.

Four in ten couples split before a decade, new data shows

Friday, April 17, 2026

Couples during a civil wedding ceremony in Gicumbi. Figures show that marriages involving people aged under 21 increased more than sixteenfold, rising from 55 cases in 2024 to 921 in 2025.

Under-21 marriages surge 16-fold in 2025

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Visitors during a guided tour of Musanze Industrial Zone, currently under development. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Private sector flags key hurdles in industrial parks

Thursday, April 16, 2026

A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. The industrial park has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. Courtesy.

Bugesera industrial zone investments hit $100 million

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of a report by the Committee on Governance and Gender Equality. Courtesy.

Ministries given three months to act on Ombudsman findings

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Vegetables on display at Nyabugogo Market. Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Rising fuel costs push up food prices across Kigali

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Some cross-border trucks at Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Photo Craish Bahizi..

Fuel hike leaves truck drivers stranded abroad in contract disputes

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Participants at Rwanda Broadcasting Agency dialogue on May 10 discuss the media’s role in preventing genocide ideology and hate speech.

Critical thinking, fact-checking in media "key to preventing Genocide ideology"

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Kwibuka 32

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Journalists covering a past event. File

Media urged to play positive role during Genocide commemoration period

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Members of the diplomatic community, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda attend a commemoration event at the UN headquarters. Photo by Rwanda's permanent mission to the UN.

Kwibuka 32: Nations mark Genocide in show of solidarity with Rwanda

Wednesday, April 08, 2026