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A cook prepares food for his clients at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Kigali. RDB has announced extended operating hours for hospitality businesses, particularly shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Willy M
Tourism

Opening hours for bars, restaurants, nightclubs extended during UCI cycling race

Friday, September 19, 2025
Some grilled brochettes and fried potatoes or bananas are popular street food options for fun occasions, found mostly in places such as the Biryogo Car Free Zone. Craish Bahizi
Tourism

Places to visit in Kigali during UCI World Championships

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Gisakura rope course.
Tourism

A look at emerging tourism products in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Tourism

Up close with Kamagaju, a conservation icon in Akagera park

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
The self-flying electric air taxi takes to the sky during its launch at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. (Craish Bahizi)
Tourism

Five things to know about ‘pilotless air taxis’ debuting in Rwanda

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Africa Wildlife Foundation CEO Kaddu Sebunya during the interview on Saturday, September 6. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimana
Tourism

“In Rwanda, a gorilla is a school, a clinic, and a road” — Kaddu Sebunya

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima, who is visually impaired, named a baby gorilla during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Musanze District on Friday, September 5. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Gorilla namer with visual impairment: Disability cannot limit our dreams

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and the namers pose for a family photo at Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District, on Friday, September 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Stories behind this year’s gorilla names

Friday, September 05, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his remarks during the 20th Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 5.
Tourism

Kwita Izina: PM Nsengiyumva urges expansion of gorilla habitat

Friday, September 05, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (c) arrives in Kinigi for Kwita Izina ceremony accompanied by RDB CEO Jean Guy Afrika and the Governor of North Province Maurice Mugabowagahunde.
Tourism

PM Nsengiyumva presides over 20th gorilla naming ceremony

Friday, September 05, 2025
PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Tourism

PHOTOS: First Lady Jeannette Kagame attends Kwita Izina

Friday, September 05, 2025
Tourism

LIVE: Rwanda's 20th Edition of the Gorilla Naming Ceremony

Friday, September 05, 2025
Participants at Kwita Izina ceremony wave Rwandan flags ahead of the main event on Friday, September 5. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda names baby gorillas for 20th time

Friday, September 05, 2025
Governor Mugabowagahunde stresses that Kwita Izina is more than a celebration, it is a platform for education. All photos by Kellya Keza
Tourism

PHOTOS: How gorilla tourism is reshaping Musanze’s economy, communities

Friday, September 05, 2025
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Tourism

Cable cars over Nyabarongo among 15 projects in Kamonyi District master plan

Thursday, September 04, 2025
A view of an artwork in Kinigi, where preparations are underway for the 20th edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, scheduled for September 5 in Musanze District. Kellya Keza
Tourism

Buzzing with life: Kinigi gears up for two decades of Kwita Izina

Thursday, September 04, 2025
40 baby mountain gorillas, including 18 born in 2024, will be named during the ceremony traditionally held in Kinigi.
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Who will name baby gorillas this year?

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, who is in Rwanda for a private visit, paid respects to victims laid to rest Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Tourism

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh in Rwanda for a private visit

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
A view of Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. The $255 million (about Rwf367 billion) expansion aims to boost conservation, biodiversity, and community resilience. Courtesy
Tourism

Hoteliers await guidance on Volcanoes park expansion

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Tourism

Why Rwanda is revising its tourism law

Saturday, August 23, 2025