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Workers sort garbage at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali on August 27, 2019 .Over 80 households living around the hazardous Nduba landfill in Gasabo District are seeking over Rwf2 billion as compensation. File

Residents around Nduba landfill seek Rwf2bn to urgently relocate

Monday, October 30, 2023

Former member of the Parliament Gamariel Mbonimana has announced the upcoming release of his book titled ‘Embracing the Power of Sobriety’, which aims to discourage drug addiction and alcohol abuse. File

Former MP Mbonimana to publish book on sobriety

Monday, October 30, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses delegates during the 16th forum of the Unity Club on Sunday, October 29.

PM Ngirente urges officials to prioritize public service over self-interest

Monday, October 30, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses delegates during the 16th forum of the Unity Club on Sunday, October 29. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

First Lady urges youth to champion sustained national unity

Sunday, October 29, 2023

The village councils are going to be established for the first time. The bureau of the council will also be established. There are 14, 837 villages across the country.

Saturday elections: Village councils to be established for the first time

Friday, October 27, 2023

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Court grants bail to RCS officer Nyagatare

Friday, October 27, 2023

The National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza addresses the media during a past news briefing. FILE

Electoral Commission sets date for by-elections to fill vacant local government positions

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Due to fire incident, Ecobank Rwanda has been forced to halt its operations at the headquarters temporarily. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Ecobank HQ operations temporarily suspended following fire incident

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Two people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

6 things to know about census for people with disabilities

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Karongi District Council on Monday, October 23, suspended Vestine Mukarutesi from the position of Mayor citing failure to accomplish her duties.

Karongi Mayor suspended over failure to fulfil duties

Monday, October 23, 2023

A new view of Rugando in 2020, after the construction of Kigali Convention Centre. File

From scarcity to affluence: The evolution of Rugando-Kimihurura

Monday, October 23, 2023

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascene Bizimana speaks at a consultative session with media on October 20. Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Media vital in fostering Rwandans’ unity, resilience – Bizimana

Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Cabinet appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine, on October 20. Courtesy

Law scholar to head Rwanda rights body

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Ernest Rwamucyo has been appointed as the Proposed Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations, replacing Claver Gatete.

Rwanda picks new UN envoy as nation's rights body gets new boss

Saturday, October 21, 2023

(LR)Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere and Deputy Ombudsman in charge of preventing and fighting injustice, Odette Yankurije and Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama presenting the report.

Five key highlights from Ombudsman’s annual report

Thursday, October 19, 2023

One of houses that was damaged by the ongoing underground mining activities in Rwinkwavu sector in Kayonza District. Emmanuel Nkangura

Mining operations in Kayonza raise concerns over safety of residential houses

Thursday, October 19, 2023

(L-R) The new envoys : Ambassador Eric William Kneedler of the USA, High Commissioner Andrew Onalenna Sesinyi of the Republic of Botswana, Amb Joan Jacobje Jantina Wiegman of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ambassador Nicol Adamcová of the Czech Republic, Ambassador Jorge Moragas Sánchez of the Kingdom of Spain, High Commissioner Maj. Gen. Ramson Godwin Mwaisaka of the United Republic of Tanzania and High Commissioner Ruzaimi bin Mohamad of Malaysia. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Seven new envoys present credentials, talk priority areas

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

(L-R) Jean-Paul Maniraho, a freelance journalist and Théogène Manirakiza, the owner and founder Ukwezi TV youtube channel.

Media self-regulatory body speaks out on journalists’ arrest

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Rwanda leverages over $56m in Trace Awards media value

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Inside Nyabugogo modern Abattoir. The two ministers will respond to concerns over slaughtering facilities that fall short of standards. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Two ministers to appear in parliament over substandard abattoirs

Tuesday, October 17, 2023