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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
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
Law
New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading
A plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of a report by the Committee on Governance and Gender Equality. Courtesy.
Politics
Ministries given three months to act on Ombudsman findings
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.
Rwanda
200,000 households to get electricity under new financing
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.
Economy
Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation
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.
Economy
Rising fuel costs push up food prices across Kigali
Some cross-border trucks at Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Photo Craish Bahizi..
Rwanda
Fuel hike leaves truck drivers stranded abroad in contract disputes
Participants at Rwanda Broadcasting Agency dialogue on May 10 discuss the media’s role in preventing genocide ideology and hate speech.
Kwibuka
Critical thinking, fact-checking in media "key to preventing Genocide ideology"
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Kwibuka
How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Kwibuka 32
Journalists covering a past event. File
Kwibuka
Media urged to play positive role during Genocide commemoration period
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
Kwibuka 32: Nations mark Genocide in show of solidarity with Rwanda
Senior Officers observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide during a commemoration event in Mozambique. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Mozambique: Rwandan Security Forces mark Kwibuka32
PL party chairperson Donatille Mukabalisa said the courage and sacrifice of the liberation forces should inspire today’s youth to play an active role in building and protecting the country.
Kwibuka
Kwibuka32: PL party urges youth to learn from forces that stopped Genocide
Mourners observe a moment of silence during the 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at African Union Headquarters in Ethiopia, on April 7. 2025. File
Kwibuka
Kwibuka32: AU to unveil Human Rights Virtual Memorial 
Rwanda’s daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Energy
Why Rwanda's fuel demand surged by nearly 40 percent in April
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Infrastructure
Fuel price hike set to affect road construction costs - officials
Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
International
Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies
A view Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised public transport fares for intercity and interdistrict routes, with the new tariffs set to take effect on Monday, April 6. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Here are new transport fares from Kigali to provinces
Richard Niwenshuti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), while CP Theos Badege, a former spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service. Courtesy.
Rwanda
RCI gets new chief executive as CP Badege joins RCS

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