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Rubayita Siraj, the 34-year-old track and field athlete passed away on Friday, August 18, in Iten, Kenya, where he was engaged in individual training. Courtesy

Slain Rwandan athlete Rubayita laid to rest

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Over 2,000 youth follow President Kagame's remarks at the 10-year anniversary of Youth Connekt held at Intare Conference Arena on August 23. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame responds to people living with disabilities' request to serve in army

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at the special economic zone .Rwanda exported $5.9 million worth of textile and garment products in 2018. By 2020, that value increased to $34.6 million. Craish Bahizi

What is holding back Made-in-Rwanda products?

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Youths during the 2022 Youth Connekt at BK Arena. Over 2,000 youth from different countries are set to convene at the Intare Conference Arena for a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the YouthConnekt, on Wednesday, Aug 23.

5 major developments as YouthConnekt turns 10

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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Public Investment Ministry dissolved

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

(L-R) Gaspard Twagirayezu, Minister of Education; Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion; Prof. Jeannette Bayisenge, Minister of Public Service and Labour; and Maj Gen Albert Murasira, the Minister in charge of Emergency Management

CABINET RESHUFFLE: Youthful ministers take up more slots in govt

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

(L-R) Lt Gen (rtd) Balla Keita, Lt Gen (rtd) Romeo Dallaire, Dallaire’s wife Marie Michaud, and RPA Director Col (rtd) Jill Rutaremara during a visit at Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) Monday, August 21

Gen Dallaire visits Rwanda Peace Academy

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Mayor Rubingisa disclosed that 7,361 families have been identified in high-risk zones. During the previous rainy season, 4,230 families were successfully relocated. File

City of Kigali clarifies eviction plans for residents in high-risk zones

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Rubayita Siraj, the 34-year-old track and field athlete passed away on Friday, August 18, in Iten, Kenya, where he was engaged in individual training. Courtesy

Family of Rwandan athlete killed in Kenya speaks out

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

President Paul Kagame joined a youthful crowd in Nyarugenge District, to take part in the Giants of Africa festival Umuganda Day on Saturday, August 19. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame, Masai laud Giants of Africa Umuganda Day

Saturday, August 19, 2023

A flooded residential area near Sebeya river in Rubavu during the desasters in May, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana

River Sebeya: Govt revisits plan to evict vulnerable residents

Saturday, August 19, 2023

One of houses that were damaged by earthquake in Rubavu in 2021.Nyamagabe, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi and Rutsiro district have been listed as the districts in highest risk zone with exposure to seismics. File

Rwanda’s six most earthquake-prone districts named

Friday, August 18, 2023

Tito Rutaremera, a veteran politician, who is also the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum. Courtesy

Tito Rutaremara on how unity is Rwanda’s foundation

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A citizen receives her cow to boost her wellbeing during Girinka Program. Craish Bahizi

Govt issues reforms to eradicate malpractices in “Girinka” programme

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A house for rent in Kigali. According to people who rent, property owners are on the spot for ripping off tenants on caution money mainly in Kigali. Courtesy

Property owners on the spot for ripping off tenants on ‘caution money’

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge presents his letters of credence to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, August, 16. COURTESY

Mirenge presents letters of credence to UAE President

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Ambassador-designate Einat Weiss and Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International after presenting the Letters of Credence on Wednesday, August 16. Courtesy

Who is Einat Weiss, Israel's Ambassador-Designate to Rwanda?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana has identified a number of shortcomings acknowledged during a probe carried out in the district. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Governor Gasana on why Bugesera is under scrutiny

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The port whose construction works are underway, lying at 2 ha, is located in Rubavu District, Nyamyumba Sector at the shores of Lake Kivu. All photos: Germain Nsanzimana.

Photos: Inside proposed Rubavu Port

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with Lt Gen (rtd) Romeo Dallaire, founder of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets Romeo Dallaire

Tuesday, August 15, 2023