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Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File

Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Nsengiyumva speaks during a Presidential dialogue alongside President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at the ongoing OACPS Summit in Malabo on Sunday, March 29.

Digital tech crucial for dev't across Africa, Caribbean and Pacific states: PM Nsengiyumva

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with the Founder of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga, Cally Alles Joseph at the Silver Jubilee celebration held on March 28 at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali Convention Centre. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga celebrates silver jubilee with fundraising for medical equipment

Sunday, March 29, 2026

The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.

Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Members of Association of Widows of the Genocide against the Tutsi (AVEGA Agahozo) during a meeting on Friday, March 27. Courtesy

AVEGA members reflect on journey of healing and resilience

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins Heads of State and Government at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 11th OACPS Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Rwanda calls for investment-driven OACPS transformation

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Supportive relationships can make difficult moments feel manageable, while tense or distant ones can deepen stress and emotional strain. Photo by Kellya Keza

Connected or drained? How relationships affect your mental health

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Mental health: Recognising signs before stress builds

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Ikinyarwanda goes digital: New ICT dictionary launched

Saturday, March 28, 2026

National Electoral Commission staff during past elections. File

2026 local elections: Which district mayors are eligible to run again?

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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PCA to rule in Rwanda–UK arbitration dispute in May

Saturday, March 28, 2026

The headquarters of the United Nations in New York.

Burundi’s bid to pick Macky Sall for UN top role collapses after countries break silence

Saturday, March 28, 2026

University of Technology and Arts of Byumba Vice Chancellor, Father Gilbert Munana and I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura sign a new partnership on Wednesday March 25. Courtesy

I&M Bank teams up with UTAB to uplift campus life, students and teacher welfare

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Chief Executive Officer at Paradigm Tower Ventures, Gordon Porter, and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on March 26. Courtesy

Bank of Kigali leads multi-lender deal backing telecom infrastructure acquisition, expansion

Friday, March 27, 2026

Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana during a press conference in 2025. Shareholders of BK Group Plc are set to receive Rwf49.6 billion in dividend payouts. Courtesy

BK Group declares Rwf50bn dividend, raises payout ratio to 45%

Friday, March 27, 2026

A panel discussion at the fifth edition of the International Francophone Book Meeting in Kigali is taking place from March from 25-28.

Rwandan writers take stage at Francophone book meeting

Friday, March 27, 2026

Klaus Schick, CNG Project Development Director at Gasmeth speaks at the CNG Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Compressed Natural Gas forum highlights Gasmeth’s plan for Rwanda’s energy future

Friday, March 27, 2026

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr. Olivier Kamana and Professor Toby Peters, Executive Director of ACES during the signing ceremony in Kigali on March 26. Courtesy

PRESS RELEASE: ACES and MINAGRI partner to unlock Rwanda’s cold chain infrastructure and agricultural markets

Friday, March 27, 2026