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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Farmers sort  organic fertiliser in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture
Why Rwanda seeks to increase organic fertiliser production
Gen Nyakarundi speaks to the new contingent during a briefing that took place on Saturday at Rwanda Military Academy.
Security
Rwanda set to rotate forces in Cabo Delgado
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Friday, September 12, confirmed the arrest of one suspect out of three who were captured in a viral video assaulting and injuring a woman. Courtesy
Crime
Nyarugenge assault case: One suspect arrested as more details emerge
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Crime
Police hunt for men filmed attacking woman in Nyarugenge
The Rwanda Meteorological agency indicates heavy rainfall between September 11 and 20,
Environment
Mid-September rainfall expected to exceed long-term average
Eight people were killed and 10 others injured Tuesday, September 9, after a wall collapsed during the construction of a dam in Nyamasheke District. Courtesy
Rwanda
Nyamasheke construction accident victims to be buried Thursday
26 suspects accused of orchestrating fraudulent schemes through mobile money transactions. Courtesy
Crime
Tricks mobile money scammers use to deceive unsuspecting victims
The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, and the Rwandan delegation tour a mini-exhibition at the 1st Regional Ministerial Conference on the EAC Common Higher Education Area in Kampala on September 9. COURTESY
Education
HEC boss urges East Africa to embrace technology, harmonised education policies
Officials pose for a photo at the 5th Edition of the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth Conference and Exhibition on September 9. Courtesy
Energy
Investors explore potential of plants in renewable energy drive
Parents accompanying their children to school complained of a shortage of buses for their travel. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Education
Back-to-school travel: Parents, students decry shortage of buses
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) paraded 26 people suspected of engaging in fraudulent schemes targeting mobile money users , on Monday, September 8. Courtesy
Crime
26 arrested in Rwf30m mobile money fraud scheme
Businesses located along race routes are advised to plan alternative access options, as the closures will remain in effect from 9am to 5pm. Courtesy
Business
How essential businesses will operate during UCI cycling race
Students board a bus  ahead of the new academic year, which is set to begin on Monday on September 8. Captured here boarding a bus at Kigali Pele stadium on Friday, Sptember 5. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Education
PHOTOS: Back-to-school: Students share expectations for new school year
A nursery of native trees (Umusave) that will be planted in Bugesera District.
Environment
Why Rwanda is prioritising native tree species planting
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima, who is visually impaired, named a baby gorilla during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Musanze District on Friday, September 5. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism
Gorilla namer with visual impairment: Disability cannot limit our dreams
Workers load some packages at ADMA RWANDA. Rwanda’s formal sector industrial output grew by 6.3 per cent in July 2025. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Boost in electricity generation lifts July industrial output by 6.3%
Participants at Kwita Izina ceremony wave Rwandan flags ahead of the main event on Friday, September 5. Courtesy
Tourism
Rwanda names baby gorillas for 20th time
Rwanda’s trade deficit stood at $252.02 million in July 2025, marking a 17.11 per cent drop compared to the same month last year. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda’s trade deficit drops by 17% in July

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