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University of Kigali main campus. From August 2016 to date, the programme has attracted over 4,000 government staff who have undertaken tuition classes through the University of Kigali, as per data from the higher learning institution. Courtesy

Elevating Excellence: How the University of Kigali’s SPEP is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Business Leaders

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Benediction BanAfrica rider Mike Uwiduhaye was awarded the best Climber during stage 2. He has set his sights on the King of the Mountains (Best Climber) jersey as the Tour du Rwanda heads into Stage Three

Featured: Uwiduhaye eyes best climber jersey ahead of Stage Three

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A section of Sulfo Rwanda Industries in Nyarugenge District. Factories operating outside designated industrial zones have been given up to 10 years to relocate to approved areas. File

What to know as govt sets deadline for factories to relocate to industrial zones

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The draft law, whose relevance was approved by Parliament on February 19, seeks to consolidate and modernise regulations governing seeds, plant health, agrochemicals and bio-inputs. File

New bill sets stage for modern, market-led farming

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Children eat nutritious food at Nyamasheke based ECD. Craish BAHIZI

What next for districts with high stunting rates?

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Hundreds of revelers attend a concert on the sidelines of Tour du Rwanda 2026, in Huye District, on Monday, February 23. Courtesy

Where to catch Amstel's Tour du Rwanda after-parties

Monday, February 23, 2026

Officials follow a traditional ballet during a high-level customer engagement forum hosted by NCBA in Musanze. Courtesy

NCBA commits to financing Musanze’s urban development

Monday, February 23, 2026

Anass Khanchoufi, the Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company and Belinda Bwiza, One Acre Fund Country Director sign an agreement in Bugesera on February 23. Courtesy

RFC, One Acre Fund partner to bring customised fertilisers to smallholder farmers

Monday, February 23, 2026

A view of the retaining wall that collapsed onto CSP Richard Kamanzi's house in Kibagabaga Cell, Kimironko Sector of Gasabo District. Courtesy

Gasabo: Neighbours of deceased ex-police officer Kamanzi speak out

Monday, February 23, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe and Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Rwanda's Permenant Representative to the UN Office in Geneva at The Durban 25 session on Monday , February 23.

Rwanda proposes regional front against hate speech, impunity

Monday, February 23, 2026

Workers demolish some of the remaining properties at Giporoso. Photos by Kellya Keza

Giporoso-Masaka road upgrade: More businesses relocate

Monday, February 23, 2026

The platform, launched on February 20, provides Rwanda’s first structured digital ecosystem focused on helping creatives build professional careers, access verified opportunities, and connect directly with clients.

MURIKA: New digital platform connects Rwandan creatives with paid opportunities

Monday, February 23, 2026

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel leader.

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel leader

Monday, February 23, 2026

Congolese lawyer Moise Nyarugabo has criticized regional and international mediators for their silence over renewed large-scale attacks against civilian

Congolese lawyer questions mediators’ silence amid attacks against Banyamulenge

Monday, February 23, 2026

Researchers in Australia developed a process to turn waste products into fertilizer.

Australia: Researchers turn high-emissions waste into zero-carbon fertilizer

Monday, February 23, 2026

Bamboo trees planted along the shores of the Nyabarongo River, a major tributary of the Nile River in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

How Rwanda’s erosion control efforts shield Nile basin rivers

Monday, February 23, 2026

BNR Deputy Governor Nick Barigye during an interview with The New Times. File

How will central bank’s rate hike tame inflation?

Monday, February 23, 2026

Mike Uwiduhaye of Benediction BanAfrica Team poses after being awarded Best Rwandan Rider by Innocent Afrika, Head of Credit at BPR Bank (left), and Liliane Kayirebwa, Second Vice President of FERWACY

Tour du Rwanda: BPR Bank awards Uwiduhaye for best Rwandan rider

Monday, February 23, 2026

The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders.
Photo: Courtesy.

Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation

Monday, February 23, 2026

Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, addresses Members of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy

MPs back tougher action on abandoned mining pits

Monday, February 23, 2026