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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District.
Health
How 200 health posts ended up in wrong locations
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd L) while appearing before the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, March 19.
Health
Govt mulls establishing health posts in schools
Minister Sabin Nsanzimana while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs, responding to concerns raised in the 20242025 report by the Rwanda Governance Board.
Health
Health minister explains malaria drug resistance in Kigali
A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. Districts in Western and Northern provinces are expected to receive heavier rains towards the end of March. Courtesy
Environment
Western, Northern provinces to get heavier rains in late March
In Ndego Sector, Kayonza District, winds damaged seven classrooms at EP Amahoro and a church. Courtesy
Environment
Rain kills two children, destroys over 30 hectares of crops
An ophthalmologist screens a patient at Masaka Hospital. Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana told MPs that the number of specialist healthcare workers in Rwanda has increased since 2023. Photo Bahizi.
Health
Govt scales up specialist doctors, shifts focus to eye, dental care
The Lower Chamber of Parliament approved the relevance of a draft organic law governing elections on Thursday, March 19. Courtesy
Politics
What to know as govt table new election bill
Motorists park at Rubangura taxi-motor stop in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
MPs call for urgent action on moto-cycle parking shortage
Some transformers at Gasogi station. The government plans to install about 290 new transformers and upgrade electricity distribution networks nationwide to ease persistent power shortages. File
Energy
Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages
Participants pose for a group photo at during discussions at World Consumer Rights Day celebrations held in Kicukiro District on Wednesday, March 18.
Business
Consumers urged to report mislabelled products, poor service
WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. 67 old pipelines in 11 districts are being upgraded, officials said on Tuesday, March 17.FILE
Rwanda
Dozens of old pipelines to be upgraded to end water shortages
Inyambo cows during a parade at the celebration of Umuganura in Nyanza District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Culture
Rwanda seeks UNESCO recognition for Inyambo cattle
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Business
What business community expect from new PSF leaders
Workers on duty at the Asantii Garment Factory located in Kigali Special Economic Zone. (Photo by Bahizi)
Rwanda
Youth unemployment, family conflict tied to rising theft cases - study
The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda
Traffic police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu Junction in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law
Full enforcement of new road traffic law due in April
Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.
Rwanda
Prison occupancy falls below capacity for first time in years
Muhanga Prison is among correctional facilities to be relocated from urban areas in Rwanda. File
Infrastructure
Five prisons to relocate from urban areas

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