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The Pakistan High Commission in Kigali opened its doors for a day of cultural fusion, hosting the Pakistan Cultural and Sports Festival on June

Swahili, sports and spice: Inside Pakistan’s cultural diplomacy event in Rwanda

Monday, June 16, 2025
The cost of goods and services continued to rise in May 2025, with urban prices increasing by 6.9 percent compared to the same period last year
Society

What is driving the hike in food prices in Rwanda?

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Rwandan reggae icon Raphael Mitali, better known by his stage name Natty Dread, died on the morning of June 14 at the age of 56. File
People

Rwandan reggae artiste Natty Dread dies at 61 after cancer battle

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Loeper witnessed many harrowing events during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, but one moment remains especially haunting. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Society

Shut up and Hide: A mother’s love in the face of Genocide

Thursday, June 12, 2025
A view of Detroit Dark Red Beetroot farm, one of the varieties that Jean Pierre Munyemana grows Rubavu and Nyabihu districts in the Western Province. Courtesy
Society

Don't discard beetroot leaves, they're great, say nutritionists

Sunday, June 08, 2025
Rwanda promotes clean cooking solutions to foster a healthier cooking environment. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Wellness

Cooking gas safety: Here’s what you should do to ensure a healthy cooking environment

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Believers during a praise and worship session at Evangelical Restoration Church (Masoro) on Christmas. Photo by Dushimimana Emmanuel
Society

How digital platforms are changing spiritual fellowship in Rwanda

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Sauna bathing, a centuries-old Finnish tradition known for its health benefits, is now widely offered in Rwanda, especially in Kigali. Courtesy
Wellness

Saunas aren’t safe for everyone – experts

Saturday, May 31, 2025
The ministerial order aims to continue protecting vulnerable children and ensure they receive proper care under various forms of guardianship. File
Society

New ministerial order on child adoption: What you need to know

Friday, May 30, 2025
Alcoholism and lack of quality family time are among the major factors destabilising Rwandan families. File
Society

Alcoholism, absence of family time threaten stability of Rwandan families

Thursday, May 15, 2025
According to Ishimwe, one of the most common forms is insomnia, the inability to fall or stay asleep. Internet
Wellness

The hidden toll of insomnia: Unmasking the true cost of sleep loss

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a personal finance expert, speaker, author of 16 books including the New York Times bestseller “Zero Debt,” and the founder of TheMoneyCoach.net. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Society

Seven money moves every Rwandan should make for a better life

Monday, May 12, 2025
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Society

Surrogacy: Civil society seeks clearer legislation on pregnancy risks

Saturday, May 03, 2025
Rwanda’s hair extension market is booming—fuelled by shifting beauty standards, rising demand, and a new wave of entrepreneurs. Internet
Women

What’s driving the boom in Rwanda’s hair extension market?

Thursday, May 01, 2025
Businessman Sina Gerard at his Entreprise Urwibutso in Rulindo District. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Society

Entrepreneur Sina Gerard on his vision of building a 'holistic society' and a lasting legacy

Monday, April 28, 2025
Career

From Wall Street to Kigali: A couple’s quest for financial freedom and global impact

Monday, April 14, 2025
Women

Niyoyita on revolutionising pig farming and challenging cultural stereotypes

Monday, March 24, 2025
Catheline Bwinturo, 98, a basket weaver in Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district. She is a living archive of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Photos: Courtesy
Women

How a 98-year-old weaver inspired a women's coop, preserved Rwandan culture

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Justice Anita Mugeni, an accomplished Rwandan lawyer who is currently serving as Vice President of the EACJ, a role she assumed on June 20, 2023. She joined the regional court in 2021 when she was appointed as a judge to the EACJ Appellate Division. Courtesy
Career

Lady Justice Anita Mugeni: Pioneering change in East African jurisprudence

Monday, March 17, 2025
Eloge Hakizuwera says his passion for photography dates back from his childhood-courtesy

From childhood passion to innovative art spaces: The journey of Eloge Hakizuwera

Monday, March 03, 2025