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Both parties and officials pose for a group photo at the handover of Heaven Holdings, including The Retreat, Fusion Restaurant and Heaven Restaurant to Hemingways Hospitality in Kigali on June 2. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Business

Kenya’s Hemingways Collection acquires Heaven Holdings

Monday, June 02, 2025
Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims, during the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations taking place on June 3 at the Catholic Shrine of Namugongo in Kampala.
Religion

Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims join Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations in Namugongo

Monday, June 02, 2025
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Security

Regional defence experts set stage for civil-military cooperation activities in Rwanda

Monday, June 02, 2025
Uwimpuwe was among thousands of the Tutsi who sought refuge at a Kabgayi Catholic Diocese-run primary school in Muhanga District. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kabgayi massacres: Survivor tells harrowing story of father's death at hands of his best man

Monday, June 02, 2025
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable deseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1. Courtesy
Health

Young people questioned on reluctance to take NCD screenings

Monday, June 02, 2025
Maize production was estimated at 481,246 tonnes, marking a 5 per cent decrease compared to Season A of 2024.
Agriculture

Cassava production rises as maize sees decline

Monday, June 02, 2025
A student during practical national exams that were launched in May. Through project-based assessment , students from TVET, sciences among others put their skills into practice. Courtesy
Education

Secondary school students want more time for project-based assessments

Monday, June 02, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka addresses delegates at at the close of Employment Month. Courtesy
Economy

Minister Nkulikiyinka encourages workers to channel savings into Rwanda’s capital market

Monday, June 02, 2025
BK Foundation, in partnership with iDebate Rwanda, hosted the national finale of the third cohort of the Money Makeover Challenge on Friday, May 30. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: BK Foundation, iDebate Rwanda celebrate young financial innovators in 3rd Cohort of Money Makeover Challenge

Monday, June 02, 2025
Prudence Sebahizi, the Minister of Trade and Industry during a past meeting. File
Technology

Proposed digital trade policy to tackle online scams

Monday, June 02, 2025
Masaka Farms's newly launched eggless mayonnaise in Kigali, on May 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Masaka Farms launches eggless mayonnaise with lemon, cocktail flavor

Monday, June 02, 2025
Water hyacinth clogs water intake at Rusumo Power Plant
Environment

Floating barriers to rescue Rusumo power plant from water Hyacinth invasion

Monday, June 02, 2025
Health

Dr. Subira Manzi’s bold mission to demystify menopause care in Rwanda

Monday, June 02, 2025
MP Balinda Rutebuka interacts with residents in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu district during an ongoing parliamentary outreach. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

MPs push for urgent flood mitigation measures in Rubavu

Monday, June 02, 2025
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Kigali. File

Rwanda’s push for global plastics treaty to resume in August

Sunday, June 01, 2025
The number of cases involving juvenile offenders has more than doubled over the past four years, rising to 4,500 between 2020 and 2024, up from around 2,000 in previous years. File
Law

Justice: Juvenile cases doubled in past four years – lawyers’ association

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani, in Qatar on Sunday, June 1. Courtesy
International

Nduhungirehe, Qatar PM discuss bilateral cooperation

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Eric Rwigamba, the State Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources delivers his remarks at the closing ceremony of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025. Courtesy
Agriculture

Africa’s prosperity tied to modernizing agric food systems, says Minister Rwigamba

Sunday, June 01, 2025
The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lt Gen Ahmed Fathi IBRAHIM KHALIFA, inspects guard of honour on his arrival at RDF Headquarters in Kigali on Sunday, June 1.
Security

PHOTOS: Egyptian military chief in Rwanda to strengthen defence ties

Sunday, June 01, 2025
The Rwandan community in Chad during a walk to remember to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on Saturday, May 31. Courtesy
Featured

PHOTOS: Rwandans in Chad commemorate Genocide against the Tutsi

Sunday, June 01, 2025