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Residents of Kayonza District celebrate Umuganura 2024, a centuries-old tradition rooted in pre-colonial Rwanda that brings communities together in gratitude for the fruits of their labor. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Umuganura should go beyond celebrating soil’s yield

Thursday, July 31, 2025

President Paul Kagame speaks during the unveiling of Zaria Court, a new landmark in Kigali’s Sports City, on Monday, July 28.

Rwanda’s vision for sports is an investment in the future

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

A railway worker at work. Tanzania and Rwanda recently announced plans to strengthen railway and air connectivity, a strategic step toward boosting regional integration and economic development.

Why Rwanda-Tanzania rail and air links matter

Monday, July 28, 2025

CLOCKWISE: Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment; Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources; Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure; and Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government.

Congratulations to the new cabinet! Now the hard work begins

Friday, July 25, 2025

Many public institutions display signs like “Exit,” “Reception,” or “Customer Care” without Kinyarwanda translations, despite these being simple, non-technical terms, an issue that has no excuse.

Let Kinyarwanda Lead the Way in Service Delivery

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Rwandan Defence Force Spokesperson, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga.

Rwanda’s ambitious future depends on value-driven youth

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

An Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Kibeho. Rwanda National Police plans to establish similar ECD centres at its facilities, starting with the police headquarters and later expanding to police schools across the country. file

New move by RNP shows equality can coexist with empathy

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

A Rwandan publicly shared concerns about delays in registering a mortgage at RDB. In response, RDB admitted the problem and explained the steps they are taking to fix it due to high demand.

Upholding service excellence through accountability and communication

Monday, July 21, 2025

A health worker prepares an injection of lenacapavir. a new long-acting HIV prevention drug that could revolutionize access to HIV protection, especially in Africa, where such medication has historically been hard to access. Photo- Courtesy

New drug offers hope against HIV, now the world must act

Friday, July 18, 2025

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Reintroduction of elephants in Nyungwe park is a win for conservation

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Thierry Murangira, RIB spokesperson. RIB says that genocide ideology cases increased by 8.4 per cent from 191 in 2024 to 207 in 2025.

Genocide ideology must be confronted with urgency

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The City of Kigali’s move to transition to a fully electric bus fleet is a bold and commendable step towards a cleaner, more sustainable, and more efficient public transport system.

Kigali’s bold move to electric public transport is a step forward

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Hundreds of Kigali residents during Kigali Car Free Dy mass sports at KCC roundabout on Sunday, July 13. Courtesy

The fight against HIV among the youth will need bold steps

Monday, July 14, 2025

Vegetables at Kimironko market. Courtesy

Selective price regulation does not distort free-market principles

Friday, July 11, 2025

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Sexual harassment is a serious crime; we must treat it as such

Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Every Rwandan deserves a dignified access to healthcare

Thursday, July 10, 2025

A nurse holds a new born at Kigali based hospital on January 1. The 2025 theme “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world”. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

World Population Day should remind us the urgency of inclusive development

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Volunteers help a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Kicukiro Nyanza Genocide Memorial on May 4, 2019. Sam Ngendahimana

Mental healthcare progress commendable, but we still have a long way to go

Monday, July 07, 2025