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 Linda M. Kagire
Linda M. Kagire
Eco-feminist Ineza Umuhoza Grace, winner of the 2023 Global Citizen Prize Citizen Award, Rwanda, receiving her award at the 2023 Global Citizen Prize ceremony in New York City on April 27,2023.
Rwanda
Global Citizen Prize winner on steering the environment protection ship, getting young people aboard
Nsengiyumva and Nyirahabimana are now living together happily. All photos: Olivier Mugwiza.
Rwanda
Bugesera: How change in attitude and positive masculinity saved one couple's marriage
Age is just a number. The determined grandmothers use the treadmill.
Health
Age-defying fitness: Meet the Grandma’s Club
Alphonsine Umutoni, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. She is currently among the women who are supported by Urugo Women’s
Opportunity Centre in Kayonza District. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Kwibuka
“I innocently watched as they planned to kill us,” recalls Genocide survivor who helped make FIFA-endorsed ball
Some of the women who make soccer balls busy at work. All photos: Olivier Mugwiza.
Women
Up-close with Kayonza women who make balls that got global attention
At Sankofa Creatives Ltd, children are taught key skills and chores. All photos: Courtesy.
Women
Beyond the classroom: How one woman is fostering real-world abilities for kids
Coach Gael, real name Gael Karomba, has been accused by music enthusiasts  of ‘killing’ Rwanda’s music industry.  Net photo.
Music
Blame games rock music industry as artistes are pressured to deliver more songs
Genocide survivor Francine Uwera Havugimana during the interview. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka
We paid to stay at Hotel des Mille Collines - Genocide survivor on ‘Hotel Rwanda’, and why patriotism is priceless
Cécile Gahongayire shares her Genocide ordeal and healing journey during the interview with The New Times. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Kwibuka
‘I asked my neighbour to kill me quickly’: Genocide survivor on torment, endurance and seeing death up-close
Christian Intwari plays with children during an event organised by Our Past Initiative. Photo: Courtesy.
Kwibuka
‘Our Past’ founder on the role of youth in nation-building
Kevin Iradukunda, now 29, found his relatives in 2021 after many interviews. Photo: Linda M. Kagire
Kwibuka
‘I was a baby gasping for life among corpses’: A chilling tale of a Genocide survivor
Before the concert, youth and other stakeholders participate in a walk to create awareness against teenage pregnancies.
Others
Artistes thrill Nyagatare youth in drive to end teenage pregnancies
Symphony Band. Photos: Courtesy.
Music
Symphony Band, Empower Rwanda join forces to fight teen pregnancy
Some street vendors meet their clients in Kigali City's business district. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
How City of Kigali nipped ‘street vendor menace’ in the bud
Daddy Andre during an interview. Andre, will be performing at Kigali Jazz Junction, this Friday, March 31 Courtesy
Music
‘I dropped out of school to focus on music’: Daddy Andre’s story
Wyre, the 42-year-old singer, is expected to perform in Kigali on March 31st, at this month’s edition of the Kigali Jazz Junction. Internet
Music
Wyre talks Kigali show, tech world exploits, and forthcoming plans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife Leena show off the Ijezi at the just concluded 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali. Courtesy.
Business
House of Tayo’s popular ‘Ijezi’ comes of age
Some local artistes during a performance in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Showbiz
FIFA Congress: Where to hang out in Kigali

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