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According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026

Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony that took place at Kigali Golf Course on Friday, on June 5. Courtesy

Rwanda marks governance milestone as first accredited directors graduate

Monday, June 08, 2026

Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026

Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026

A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026

BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi lead a press conference to share Bank of Kigali’s Q1 2026 Financial Results on Friday, June 5. Courtesy

BK Group posts Rwf27bn profit in Q1 2026, to scale up SME and agribusiness lending

Monday, June 08, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion about 'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy

BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector

Monday, June 08, 2026

Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026

Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District

10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project

Sunday, June 07, 2026

A woman sleeps under a mosquito net in Mareba Sector, Bugesera District. The use of mosquito nets is one of the key measures Rwanda employs to prevent malaria and reduce mosquito-borne infections. File

Malaria: New mosquito nets expected by end June

Sunday, June 07, 2026

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EAC ministers urge new measures to boost trade

Sunday, June 07, 2026

Mayor of Kirehe District Bruno Rangira, lays a wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Private sector urged to use economic power for unity

Sunday, June 07, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Rwanda’s current economic situation and issues affecting the daily lives of citizens on Saturday, June 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Robust Ebola prevention measures in place – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, June 06, 2026

New president Umutoni speaks during her installation.

Kigali Golf Rotary Club eyes advanced healthcare as Mutoni takes over

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Rwandan Muslims who had travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Hajj pilgrimage returned home

62 Rwandans return home after Hajj pilgrimage

Saturday, June 06, 2026

A fuel attendant pumps fuel into a vehicle. The government says it is subsidising 18 percent of diesel costs to cushion consumers from rising global fuel prices.

Gov’t subsidises 18% of diesel cost amid global hike

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Excella High School students together with staff from NCBA and GreenStarz Impakt Hub, plant trees at World Environment Day on June 5, 2026 (courtesy)

World Environment Day: NCBA Rwanda inspires Excella students to grow a greener future

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Amb Martin Ngoga participates in the 2026 Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP.

Rwanda calls for country-focused, accountable UN reform

Saturday, June 06, 2026

The mobile clinic received by AVEGA Agahozo through the Imbuto Foundation from the Türkiye Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on June 5.

Mobile clinic brings care closer to genocide widows

Saturday, June 06, 2026

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MY 2 CENTS: ‘Disarm AI — Pope Leo appeals to the tech world

Saturday, June 06, 2026