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Children enjoying a nutritious meal at an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nyamasheke District, thanks to the “Gikuriro Kuri Bose” programme that aims to combat stunting. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health

Inside Rwanda's five-year plan to halve child stunting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Minister Interior Dr Vincent Biruta and Maj Gen (Rtd) David Tamba Ocil Taluva, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone during the signing agreement in Kigali on Monday, August 26.Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, Sierra Leone sign internal security deal

Monday, August 26, 2024
IGP Felix Namuhoranye and his Liberian counterpart, Gregory Coleman during a meeting in Kigali , on Monday, August 26
Security

Rwanda, Liberia police chiefs discuss bilateral cooperation

Monday, August 26, 2024
Rwanda has donated up to $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) in support of relief efforts by Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in late June and early July. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda donates $1.2m to Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl

Monday, August 26, 2024
Visitors at Muyanza Dam that was constructed to help farmers in irrigation in Rulindo District on September 10, 2019. Courtesy
Technology

Digital payment system introduced for water use permits in Rwanda

Monday, August 26, 2024
Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks.
Health

Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to Africa

Monday, August 26, 2024
The RDF Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General MK Mubarakh delivers remarks as he launched the Force Headquarters Staff Officers Training of Trainers Course at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District.
Security

Gen Muganga opens training for Eastern African military staff officers

Monday, August 26, 2024
Africa is just now receiving 10,000 doses, donated by the United States government.
Africa

Africa to receive first mpox vaccines amid global inequity concerns

Monday, August 26, 2024
Students will start returning for the first semester three days before their studies begin on September 9. Craish Bahizi
Education

NESA announces travel schedule for students returning to school

Monday, August 26, 2024
Candidates for the September senatorial elections and NEC officials during a meeting ahead of the electoral campaign in Kigali, on August 23. Courtesy
Elections

Senate candidates hit the campaign trail ahead of September polls

Monday, August 26, 2024
Davis Manzi, a Rwandan man accused of defrauding over 600 people of $10 million.
Crime

Suspect in Rwf13bn fraud case speaks out

Monday, August 26, 2024
Prosecutors on Monday, August 26, asked the Gasabo Primary Court to remand Davis Manzi, the owner of an online forex trading company. Courtesy
Crime

Prosecution seeks remand for suspect in Rwf13bn fraud case

Monday, August 26, 2024
Prof. Penina Uwimbabazi, the only candidate contesting to represent private institutions of higher learning. Courtesy
Elections

Who is Prof. Uwimbabazi, the sole senatorial candidate for private varsities?

Monday, August 26, 2024
Fred Bugingo, Managing Director of Real Contractors during the interview in Kigali.
Featured

FEATURED: Real Contractors’ MD on transformative projects shaping construction landscape in Rwanda

Monday, August 26, 2024
Workers on duty at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe District. Tea is one of Rwanda’s top agricultural exports. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Nine priority sectors for new industrial policy in Rwanda

Monday, August 26, 2024
Children with disabilities play at Jordan Foundation in Karuruma, Gasabo District. FILE
Education

How Rwanda is faring in special needs education

Monday, August 26, 2024
A teacher inspects who students do their work during the remedial course programme for lower primary pupils at GS Mayange B - Copy
Education

Remedial course programme makes significant impact as it concludes

Monday, August 26, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo after visiting the newly renovated ADR Center to be launched on 28th August.
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda’s justice system embraces Alternative Dispute Resolution: A public-private partnership

Monday, August 26, 2024
Officials from Ecobank Rwanda and Rwanda Telecentre Network (RTN) pose for a photo during the launch of the new partnership on Friday, August 23. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Ecobank, RTN join forces to boost financial inclusion in Rwanda

Monday, August 26, 2024
Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, Chairperson of the Rwanda Law Reform Commission (RLRC).
Health

Experts weigh in after Govt codifies surrogacy

Sunday, August 25, 2024