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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Six people were killed and another injured following torrential rain in Murama Sector, Kayonza District, on Thursday, October 16. Courtesy
Environment
Kayonza: Heavy rain kills six, destroys several properties
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), presenting the 20242025 annual activity report, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Rwanda
Nine key takeaways from new human rights commission report
Rwanda National Police officers who completed eight-week professional training programmes at the Egyptian Police Academy. Courtesy
Security
Rwandan police officers complete specialised courses in Egypt
A view of an accident that killed two people and 11 others injured  in Runda Sector of Kamonyi District on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Rwanda
Kamonyi: Two killed, 11 injured in multi-vehicle collision
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), addresses Members of Parliament while presenting the 2024/2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Law
Prison overcrowding drops by 30%
A resident is assisted by Irembo agent in Burera District.  The government is developing a new digital platform, Mbaza, designed to improve service delivery across local government institutions. File
Technology
Govt developing new digital system to enhance public service delivery
The newly inaugurated RFI branch is located at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) in Huye. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda Forensic Institute opens first regional branch in Huye
The Minister of Local Government,  Dominique Habimana,  addresses Members of parliament on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Govt reduces land service fees following public complaints
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers
Delegates during the meeting as The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG).
Economy
Afreximbank, AfCFTA Secretariat roll out digital trade portal in Rwanda
Officials pose for a group photo during the listing ceremony of Energicotel PLC in Kigali on October 10. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Independent power producer lists 145% oversubscribed bond on bourse
A Level top performers  pose for a photo at the release of the National Examination  result on Monday, September 1. Photo by Kellya Keza
Education
National exams: NESA releases distribution plan for A-Level certificates
RURA’s Director General, Evariste Rugigana appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, October 8. Courtesy
Rwanda
RURA boss on efforts to tackle road accidents, regulate taxi-motos
A view of the 73km Nyagatare–Rukomo road,  whose construction began in 2019. The road is set to be inaugurated on October 9. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Govt set to inaugurate over 150km of new roads
Workers on duty at Safintra at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish BAHIZI
Energy
Manufacturers, hoteliers weigh in on revised power rates
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau  has announced the arrest of 14 officials from Nyabihu District who are under investigation for alleged embezzlement of public funds.
Crime
More details emerge about 14 officials arrested in Nyabihu
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Security
Somali defence chief in Rwanda to strengthen cooperation
Namuhoranye and his Indonesian counterpart General Listyo Sigit Prabowo after the signing. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda, Indonesia police sign agreement to fight transnational crime

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