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Bishop John Rucyahana, the Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) Board Chairperson (L), and PFR founder Bishop Deogratias Gashagaza, during the session with Members of Parliament, on Friday, April 25, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Rwanda searches for approach to support successful reintegration of genocide convicts

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Thérèse Sekamana, the Chairperson of the Specialized Cluster at PSF during the meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Unity, Human Rights, and the Fight Against Genocide. Courtesy

Private sector body seeks lasting partnerships to boost unity, reconciliation

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Stakeholders in Rwanda’s leather sector have formed a national association to tackle persistent challenges in the industry that depends on hides and skins.

Leather sector: Five key challenges new association seeks to tackle

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Up to 105 companies were suspended by Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA), from 2018 to December 2024, due to malpractice in executing public contracts.

Over 100 companies blacklisted in seven years

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

President Paul Kagame meets Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe at Village Urugwiro on Monday, April 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Togo President discuss regional peace

Monday, April 21, 2025

The City of Kigali, alongside Bugesera, Nyagatare, and Musanze districts, recorded the highest number of land-related disputes in the country.

Kigali, Bugesera, Nyagatare, and Musanze top list of land dispute hotspots

Monday, April 21, 2025

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

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.

Govt eyes longer work periods, higher pay for VUP beneficiaries

Sunday, April 20, 2025

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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

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

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.

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.”

Nyanza mayor Ntazinda dismissed

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

DJ Ira poses with documents confirming her Rwandan nationality-courtesy photos

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Tuesday, April 08, 2025