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A view of traffic movement in Remera, Kigali. On Thursday, April 17, the Cabinet approved a draft law introducing a point-based penalty system to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety in Rwanda. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Rwanda

Cabinet approves bill proposing point deduction for reckless driving

Friday, April 18, 2025
A recent survey report shows that Rwanda has significantly reduced poverty over the past seven years, lifting over 1.5 million people out of poverty, an average of 214,000 each year.
Rwanda

10 key highlights from Rwanda’s new living conditions survey

Friday, April 18, 2025
Kwibuka

“We survived, but the fight isn't over” – Ibuka’s Gakwenzire on genocide denial

Friday, April 18, 2025
Some housing units in Nyarugunga sector in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Housing

Who protects consumers from unfair housing prices?

Friday, April 18, 2025
The management and staff of Rwanda Printery Company, which owns Imvaho Nshya, contributed to this initiative by donating funds to support the renovation of homes for vulnerable Genocide survivors.
Kwibuka

Ibuka mobilises aid for needy Genocide survivors

Thursday, April 17, 2025
BK General Insurance Ltd, a subsidiary of BK Group, Sonarwa General Insurance Ltd and Sonarwa Life Assurance Company Ltd have announced plans to merge and form a new insurance group.
Business

BK Insurance, Sonarwa to merge into new insurance group

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s Senior Advisor for Africa, speaks at a news briefing in Kigali on April 8. PHOTO BY MOISE BAHATI
Africa

Trump advisor says FDLR ‘a major element of any DR Congo peace accord’

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Eight Rwandan students have secured full scholarships to the African Leadership College (ALCHE) in Mauritius. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: ALX Pathway opens doors: 8 Rwandan students earn full scholarships to study in Mauritius

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, during a podcast interview by The Rundown that was released on April 15. Courtesy
Technology

Minister Ingabire urges innovators to build AI solutions with values, ethics

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Olive Lembe, the wife of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Kabila’s wife says persecuted by Congolese security agencies

Thursday, April 17, 2025
On April 17, 1994, several Tutsi, including patients, their caretakers, and other people who had taken refuge at Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK), were attacked during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

April 17, 1994: Rwanda hospitals become sites of genocidal slaughters

Thursday, April 17, 2025
The City of Kigali has informed the public that, in preparation for the upcoming Nyabugogo Bus Terminal Upgrade Project. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Property owners to relocate as Nyabugogo bus station upgrade nears

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN speaks at the UN Security Council on Wednesday, April 16. Courtesy
Africa

Legitimizing FDLR destabilizes region – Rwandan envoy

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Major General Nzambe Dieu Gentil Alengbia Nyitetessya, the former Commander of the 34th military region of the Congolese army (FARDC) in North Kivu, died at Camp Tshatshi on Wednesday, April 16. Courtesy
Africa

Congolese General accused of supporting AFC/M23 dies

Thursday, April 17, 2025
A view of the base of South African-led SAMIDRC forces on the shores of Lake Kivu in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

SADC requests troops’ safe passage from eastern DR Congo through Rwanda

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Robert Kayinamura, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN, addresses the UN Security Council on Wednesday, April 16. Courtesy
Africa

UNSC briefing on the implementation of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework (PSCF) for  DR Congo and the Great Lakes region

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Inside the sorting and cleaning factory which is one of Yared Gebremichael's investments in Rwanda. The factory is located at Rugende in Gasabo District. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

How Nigeria, Eritrea, Ethiopia are becoming key FDI sources for Rwanda

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire helps a resident to switch on a smartphone in Bugesera District .Mobile phone ownership in Rwanda has increased to 85 per cent in 2024, up from 67 per cent in 2017.
Technology

34% Rwandan households own smartphones – survey

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Holdings Managing Director and CEO with Lord Jonathan Marland, Chair of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (right) and Lord Hugo Swire, Deputy Chair of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (left).
Featured

Dr James Mwangi receives Freedom of the City of London award for inclusivity, creating equitable communities

Thursday, April 17, 2025
A view of a vegetable farming facility that uses aquaponics system. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Can aquaponics transform farming in Rwanda?

Thursday, April 17, 2025