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Workers on durty at a construction site in Kacyiru in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What measures are in place to ensure our buildings meet safety standards?

Friday, June 12, 2026

Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali. Under the upgrading works of the Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub, it will be transformed into a modern, climate-resilient facility. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Cabinet approves $100m for Nyabugogo upgrade, Kigali mobility overhaul

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, arrives at the parliament to present the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Domestic resources, borrowing account for 93% of 2026/27 budget

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 2026

An aerial view of Gikondo wetland that has been under restauration. The Government has invited qualified long-term management and financing partners to bid for the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park. Courtesy.

Govt seeks manager, financing partner for Kigali Wetlands Park

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) addresses delegates during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy

Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth

Thursday, June 11, 2026

A section of Kigali-Muhanga road at Ku Cyinyoni in Kigali. The government is inviting contractors to bid for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Kigali-Muhanga road. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Kigali-Muhanga road expansion: Requirements contractors must meet

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo with the top performers of the Capital Markets Youth Forum 2026 on Wednesday, June 10. All photos by Kellya Keza

VIDEO: CMA steps up drive to spur youth investment in capital markets

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima and YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director Yann Gwet shake hands on Wednesday, June 10, after signing the host country agreement for the eight edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit due in November.

YouthConnekt Africa Summit returns to Kigali

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Guests have access to swimming pool at Radisson Blu Kigali under the promotional summer offer, providing a space for relaxation, recreation, and wellness. (courtesy)

Radisson Blu Kigali unveils summer packages for stays, workspaces and events

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Rayon Sports fans cheer on their players at Kigali Pele Stadium. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

SKOL Brewery reaffirms commitment to continued partnership with Rayon Sports Association

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Members of Chamber of Deputies follow the presentation of the report on June 9.

Quality experts’ body planned to raise industry standards

Thursday, June 11, 2026

University of Rwanda's Deputy Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and Administration, Dr. Ndikumana Raymond, MTN Rwanda CEO, Monzer Ali, and Kepler's Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Research affairs, Dr. Emelyne Umunoza Gasana during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, June 9. Courtesy

MTN partners with University of Rwanda, Kepler College to bridge education-employment gap

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport is in Rwamagana District. Courtesy of Igihe

How Rwanda’s certified teleport benefits citizens

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers

How new tax rules affect digital platforms

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Aerial view of Kagano model village in Kitabi Sector, Nyamagabe District. Courtesy

Funding secured for climate-resilient settlement sites

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Inside Rwanda’s new virtual assets law primed to protect investors, consumers

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Inside Silverback Glass Processing, Rwanda’s glass manufacturing and processing facility located in Gahanga, Kicukiro District. The plant uses modern technology to cut, process, and produce glass products. Courtesy

Govt eyes more power as local glass production takes off

Thursday, June 11, 2026

L-R: Ministers Damien Murwanashyaka, Antoine-Marie Kajangwe, Judith Uwizeye, Armand Zingiro, and Col Claudien Bizimungu.

Kagame appoints new ministers, ambassadors

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa will read the budget for 2026/2027 kn Thursday, June 11. File

Finance minister presents budget on Thursday: Key things to know

Wednesday, June 10, 2026