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A vendor navigates a busy open-air market balancing a large wicker basket overhead, loaded with a mixed assortment of fresh produce including tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruits, and green mangoes. This image illustrates several critical cold chain failures at the first-mile transportation stage. Photo By: Calorine Namara

PHOTOS: Saving the harvest: How ACES is helping farmers close Rwanda’s cold-chain gap

Friday, May 29, 2026

Participants pose for a group photos as ACES), in collaboration with partners, launched the Veterinary Vaccine Cold-Chain Project (VETVACC), on May 28. All photos by Craish Bahizi

ACES, RAB launch Veterinary Vaccine Cold-Chain Project to improve animal health

Friday, May 29, 2026

World Connect Executive Director Rhoda Kanyesigye (center) celebrates the inauguration of 12 community-led projects with residents of Gatovu IDP model village and Gataraga Sector. Photo by Patrick Isumbabyose for Love in Arts

World Connect Rwanda showcases the power of community-led development with 12 projects

Friday, May 29, 2026

Officials pose for a photo during VisiontechPLG Rwanda Launch Summit 2026, a high-level executive and policy forum in Kigali. Courtesy

VisiontechPLG enters Rwanda to advance digital services, cybersecurity

Friday, May 29, 2026

Left to right: BRD Chief Executive Officer Stella Rusine Nteziryayo; the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda; Kayco co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kevin G. Kayisire, and the company’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Crepin Kayisire, chat as they visit the company’s merchant at Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, on May 28, 2026 (Dan Gatsinzi).

BRD-backed startups achieve strong growth, deliver tech-driven impact

Friday, May 29, 2026

Choplife Gaming's promotional poster (courtesy)

Press release: Choplife Gaming to launch betPawa in Mali following PMU Mali licence approval

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Students during a presentation as BK Foundation, in partnership with iDebate Rwanda, hosted the national finale of the fourth cohort of the Money Makeover Challenge on May 23. Courtesy

IFAK, E.S Bumbogo rewarded for smart money-making ideas in BK Foundation challenge

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

New professionals take oath during the induction day by the Institute of Engineering Rwanda, in Kigali on April 30. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda’s engineering sector widens expertise base as over 290 professionals join institute

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The veterinarians pose for a photo after completing training on postmortem handling and loss assessment for animals.

Rwanda trains vets to speed up livestock insurance payouts

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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Supporting Rwanda’s digital workforce: TeKnowledge’s long‑term commitment

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Officials and Participants pose for a group photo after following a one-on-one panel discussion themed “Logistics at the heart of Africa’s food security challenge.' Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

AGL roots for smarter logistics to shield Africa’s food supplies from global turmoil

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during IFPA Forum Africa 2026 in Nairobi from May 7–9. Courtesy

Experts, patients demand better psoriasis care at first-ever Africa forum

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Through the programme, 2,300 households from the districts of Gakenke and Nyabihu are expected to receive 23,868 seedlings that will contribute to combating malnutrition and environmental degradation

Gakenke: SKOL donates over 12,000 trees to help combat malnutrition

Monday, May 25, 2026

DP World executives and African leaders during a high-level side event on the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali on May 15. Photos by Craish Bahizi

DP World invests billions in Africa logistics and ports infrastructure, champions lower trade costs in Kigali

Monday, May 25, 2026

I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura and John deSteiguer, Vice Chancellor of Oklahoma Christian University–Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Kigali on May 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Rwandan students to benefit from I&M Bank, Oklahoma Christian University affordable financing partnership

Monday, May 25, 2026

Optica Rwanda's newly opened branch at Kigali City Mall (formerly UTC) along KN 4 Avenue in Kigali. Courtesy

Eye care access expands as Optica opens branch at Kigali City Mall

Monday, May 25, 2026

BK Group Plc Board Chairperson Jean Philippe Prosper and the grioup's CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana during the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kigali on Friday, May 22. All photos by Kellya Keza

BK Group at 60: Strong profits fuel higher dividends, expansion drive

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Michael Larbie, Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank and Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat during the signing of the agreement. Courtesy

AfCFTA Secretariat, Ecobank Group sign landmark deal to accelerate intra-African trade, empower SMEs

Friday, May 22, 2026

Inside Bugesera-based poultry powerhouse producing quality chicken, changing lives

Friday, May 22, 2026

I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)

I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026