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Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, described how religious leaders are working to promote health and combat HIV through the Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH). Craish Bahizi
Religion

How faith leaders are helping end HIV stigma in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
President of Senate François-Xavier Kalinda joins the leaders of the Anglican Church of Rwanda to celebrate the 100th anniversary, at Gahini Diocese in Kayonza District on Sunday, August 24.
Religion

Senate President commends role of Anglican Church in national transformation

Monday, August 25, 2025
The New Times
Religion

PHOTOS: Over 100,000 pilgrims flood Kibeho to mark Assumption Day

Friday, August 15, 2025
Christians during the Assumption Day mass in Kibeho. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Rwandans mark Assumption Day with call to repentance

Friday, August 15, 2025
President Kagame poses for a photo with Catholic clerics visiting his office on Saturday, August 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame urges Catholic clerics to draw lessons from Rwanda’s history

Saturday, August 02, 2025
The New Times
Religion

PM Nsengiyumva: Peace in Africa needs govt, faith leaders working together

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior, the Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, July 28. Photo by Kellya Keza
Religion

African Catholic bishops meet in Rwanda for key assembly

Monday, July 28, 2025
Faith Hoopers, a week-long annual Christian camp, kicked off on July 7 at Christian Life Assembly Church in Kigali. Photo by Keza Kellya
Religion

God, goals, and growth: Inside Faith Hoopers camp

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The graduates from East African Christian College who completed their studies on June 27. 
Religion

Faith leaders say theology courses necessary for preachers

Sunday, June 29, 2025
Thousands of believers join Bosebabireba while performing at Miracle Gospel Harvest Crusade in Bugesera in 2023. RGB warned organising religious events without ensuring the safety and security of the congregation.
Religion

Religion: A look at teachings, practices prohibited in Rwanda

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Worshippers in prayer at New Life Bible Church in Kigali
Religion

Beyond the pulpit: How Rwandan churches are making faith click with the youth

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Faith-based organisations that want to hold religious public gatherings must have insurance and security personnel in line with ensuring the safety and security of people. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Ten things to know about the new directive on holding religious public gatherings

Saturday, June 21, 2025
A foreign preacher delivers sermons during 'A Light to the Nations' crusade in Bugesera on July 14, 2023. Photo by Inyarwanda
Religion

What do new guidelines say about foreign preachers in Rwanda?

Friday, June 20, 2025
A view of ADEPR Remera in Gasabo in Kigali. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

RGB unveils system to ease registration of faith-based organisations

Friday, June 20, 2025
Faith-based organisations that want to hold religious public gatherings must have insurance and security personnel in line with ensuring the safety and security of people. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Faith-based organisations now required to have insurance and security for public gatherings – RGB

Friday, June 20, 2025
Religion

Why do Rwandan preachers have to get theology training?

Sunday, June 08, 2025
The New Times
Religion

Faith, family, and the power of love: Navigating mixed-faith families in Rwanda

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Mubarakah Muganga (Right) interacts with Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa (2nd Left) attend the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al-Adha, at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, June 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion

PHOTOS: Muslim community urged to honour meaning of sacrifice, uphold Islamic values

Friday, June 06, 2025
Thousands of Muslims during the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele stadium. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Religion

PHOTOS: Muslims observe Eid al-Adha with prayer, charity

Friday, June 06, 2025
Mecca and Medina are two common names many people come across when Muslims are preparing for Hajj
Religion

Why Mecca and Medina are considered to be holy cities

Wednesday, June 04, 2025