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Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials tour the ongoing construction of the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant on November 21, 2025. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Priority projects driving proposed 2026/27 budget increase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Officials and staff observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Rwanda Medical Supply headquarters at Kacyiru on Friday, May 8. All photos by Kelliya Keza
Kwibuka

Tribute to fallen staff, recommitment to peace as RMS Ltd commemorates Genocide

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

What to know about the Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Graduates from the second cohort of the Young Impact Associates (YIA) Programme during the graduation ceremony at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali on Friday, May 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Young Impact Associates graduates to drive evidence-based development

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rwandan community in Washington State during a Walk to Remember during the 32nd commemoration event in Seattle on Saturday, May 9. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Rwandans in Washington mark Kwibuka 32 as King County acknowledges Genocide against the Tutsi

Monday, May 11, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Govt projects spending Rwf7.8 trillion in 2026/27

Monday, May 11, 2026
Rwanda and Botswana deal is expected to unlock regional market opportunities for Rwandan businesses and deepen industrial collaboration.
Business

Botswana trade deal opens agroprocessing, manufacturing opportunities

Monday, May 11, 2026
President Paul Kagame arrives in Nairobi for the inaugural Africa Forward Summit on Monday, May 11. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame arrives in Kenya for Africa-France summit

Monday, May 11, 2026
Children and their parents during an event at Autisme Rwanda in Kagugu. Courtesy
Featured

Autisme Rwanda selected among first FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund grantees

Monday, May 11, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva was received by Kyofatogabye Kabuye, Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs upon his arrival in Kampala on Monday, May 11. Courtesy
Politics

PM Nsengiyumva in Kampala ahead of Museveni's inauguration

Monday, May 11, 2026
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Mali, Festus Bizimana, (Left) and Malian Minister of State for Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion, Gen Ismaël Wagué, light candles during  the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Bamako, Mali, on Sunday, May 10.  Courtesy
Kwibuka

Rwandans in Mali honour Genocide victims with call to fight denial

Monday, May 11, 2026
Nigeria's Ahmed Bola Tinubu is one of the presidents expected in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum this week.
Economy

Six presidents expected in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum

Monday, May 11, 2026
The event brought together representatives from MINUBUMWE, Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda Golf Union, survivors, golfers, and staff and management of Kigali Golf Resort & Villas.
Kwibuka

RUGC/Kigali Golf Resort & Villas uses sport to honour Genocide victims, promote unity

Monday, May 11, 2026
According to the CPI report, the biggest price increases were recorded in transport, health, housing, and energy-related costs. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Transport, healthcare drive 13% hike in prices in April

Monday, May 11, 2026
A farmers works in her grape plantation in Rulindo District. RAB has announced that it is testing new grape varieties as part of efforts to scale up commercial cultivation. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt tests new grape varieties to boost commercial farming

Monday, May 11, 2026
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Kinigi potato set for biotech development

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Business

New transfer pricing rules set to strengthen tax oversight

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Programme targets an average of 200 patients per district, though the number could rise depending on demand.
Health

Eye patient thankful after life-changing surgery by security forces

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Congolese researcher Alex Mvuka Speaking during the episode of The Context podcast by The New Times in Kigali.
Africa

Researcher on how anti-Tutsi rhetoric is politicised in DR Congo

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Kaneza, an educator and principal of Africa New Life Academy.
Women

One woman’s story of raising quadruplets

Sunday, May 10, 2026