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Mourners observe a moment of silence during a night of vigil at BK Arena on Tuesday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kwibuka 32: A shared duty of care and remembrance

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Names of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka32: Solidarity must be matched by vigilance

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

A decent burial of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza ya Kicukiro Genocide Memorial in 2019. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

As we mark Kwibuka 32, we must confront genocide ideology at all costs

Sunday, April 05, 2026

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Kigali’s Green City should be a symbol of inclusive, forward-looking development

Thursday, April 02, 2026

Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug on January 3. COURTESY

Injectable HIV prevention offers hope, but only if discrimination ends

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Students during a plumbing exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. The decision by the Rwanda Water Resources Board to require at least 30 per cent of workers in major water resources projects be women is both timely and strategic. Sam Ngendahimana

Women deserve a bigger role in water projects

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Patients pay for medical services at Masaka Hospital. The government has ordered health facilities to treat patients before verifying insurance. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Care first, paperwork later!

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi

The next mayoral election must be a test of accountability

Friday, March 27, 2026

Officials during a consultative meeting central and local government officials on Monday, March 23, at Rwanda Military Academy, Gako, in Bugesera District. Courtesy

We need to confront the culture of repeated failure

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.

Start-ups key to Rwanda’s future but need more support

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Jean Uwinkindi, a former pastor in Eastern Province, who is serving a life sentence in Nyanza Correctional Facility, is among 30 ADEPR preachers.Courtesy

After ADEPR’s act, others must find the courage

Monday, March 23, 2026

Rwanda’s financial sector is sending a cautiously optimistic signal digital fraud cases have declined by 40 per cent over the past two years, falling from 5,000 to 3,000.

Rwanda cuts digital fraud, but systemic risks still linger

Friday, March 20, 2026

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United Kingdom must pay what it owes

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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).

PSF’s new leadership must heed business concerns

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force soldiers near Pemba airport in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

When Europe walks away, Cabo Delgado pays the price

Monday, March 16, 2026

Kigali’s decision to revise its cost-sharing model for neighbourhood road construction therefore carries significant implications for the future of urban mobility and community participation.

Community-funded roads can work if Kigali gets the balance right

Friday, March 13, 2026

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the World Nuclear Energy Summit on Tuesday, March 10. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda’s nuclear ambition signals Africa’s energy future

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Across districts such as Kayonza, Kirehe and Ngoma, farmers are increasingly embracing agroforestry and community-led tree planting.

Farmers hold key to restoring forests in Eastern Rwanda

Tuesday, March 10, 2026