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Brand new cars at the showroom in Kicukiro. Rwanda has issued new vehicle registration fees, raising rates across nearly all categories based on engine size, hiking special number plates costs. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda raises vehicle registration fees: Here's what to know

Monday, April 21, 2025
The seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7), shows significant improvement in citizens’ well-being—including the lifting of over 1.5 million people out of poverty over the last seven year
Rwanda

Why Rwanda revised its method for measuring poverty

Monday, April 21, 2025
Residents work at a road maintenance project in Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP),. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda

Govt eyes longer work periods, higher pay for VUP beneficiaries

Sunday, April 20, 2025
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Rwanda

Nyarugenge: Two killed, seven injured in multi-vehicle collision

Friday, April 18, 2025
Officials discussing the implementation of sectorial decentralization in Rubavu District on Thursday, April 17. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Governor Ntibitura urges grassroots authorities to prioritize quality service in Western Province

Friday, April 18, 2025
A view of traffic movement in Remera, Kigali. On Thursday, April 17, the Cabinet approved a draft law introducing a point-based penalty system to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety in Rwanda. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Rwanda

Cabinet approves bill proposing point deduction for reckless driving

Friday, April 18, 2025
A recent survey report shows that Rwanda has significantly reduced poverty over the past seven years, lifting over 1.5 million people out of poverty, an average of 214,000 each year.
Rwanda

10 key highlights from Rwanda’s new living conditions survey

Friday, April 18, 2025
Nyanza District on April 15 announced that an extraordinary meeting of its council decided to dismiss Erasme Ntazinda from serving as its Mayor “because of failure to fulfil his responsibilities effectively.”
Rwanda

Nyanza mayor Ntazinda dismissed

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
DJ Ira poses with documents confirming her Rwandan nationality-courtesy photos
Rwanda

DJ Ira acquires Rwandan nationality

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, April 15, received a message from his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Rwanda

Kagame receives message from Senegal president

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
A view of an incident where a landslide hit an accommodation facility in Mulindi, Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District on April 12. Photos by Moise Bahati
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Nyarugunga: Two hospitalised after landslide hits accommodation facility

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Alain Mukuralinda, the deceased Deputy Government Spokesperson, was laid to rest at his birthplace in Rulindo District on Thursday, April 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Mukuralinda eulogised as patriotic, God-loving family man

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Passengers board a public bus in Kigali. The City in its 2050 targets for public transport, aims to continue developing its transport infrastructure and services. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Public transport: Key things to know about Kigali’s 2050 targets

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rwanda High Commissioner Johnston Busingye delivers his remarks during the commemoration ceremony in UK.
Rwanda

Six known genocide fugitives still roaming in UK, says Rwanda’s envoy

Tuesday, April 08, 2025
A driver died while 22 passengers were injured on Tuesday, April 8, when a minibus hit crash barriers in Huye District.
Rwanda

Huye: Bus driver dies, 22 passengers injured in road accident

Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Rwanda

The 31st Commemoration of Genocide Against the Tutsi

Monday, April 07, 2025
The Deputy Government Spokesperson Alain Mukuralinda has died, the Office of Government Spokesperson said on Friday, April 4. File
Rwanda

Deputy government spokesperson Mukuralinda passes away

Friday, April 04, 2025
Rwanda

WATCH LIVE: Global AI Summit on Africa kicks off in Kigali

Thursday, April 03, 2025
The hospital has intensified efforts to recover Rwf 200 debt
Rwanda

Gisenyi hospital moves to recover Rwf200m in unpaid bills

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Jean Baptiste Bandora has been appointed as President of Rusizi High Court, while Eugene Rusanganwa will lead the Karongi chamber
Rwanda

New high court chamber president tasked with restoring judiciary’s good image

Tuesday, April 01, 2025