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The former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Disaster Management, Antoine Ruvebana, who is challenging a 10-year sentence handed to him by the Gasabo Intermediate Court over defilement.
Crime

Ex-govt official convicted of defilement appeals 10-year sentence

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, meets with the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, to assess efforts to improve the welfare of the elderly.  Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators push private medical insurers to cover pensioners

Monday, October 20, 2025
Kigali International Financial Center (KIFC) Chief Executive Hortense Mudenge has been elected as a new board member of the World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC).
Economy

Rwanda's Mudenge joins board of global alliance for financial centres

Monday, October 20, 2025
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Phto by Craish Bahizi
Law

How alternative dispute resolution is decongesting correctional facilities

Monday, October 20, 2025
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Russia, Major General Joseph Nzabamwita reflected on Rwanda’s journey over the past thirty years.
Culture

PHOTOS: Amb Nzabamwita showcases Rwandan culture at Moscow festival

Monday, October 20, 2025
Vivo Energy Rwanda staff pose for a group photo at the launch of the Pink October campaign of joining the global efforts to fight breast cancer on Friday, October 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Pink October: Vivo Energy joins global breast cancer efforts with ‘Fuel Her Fight’ campaign

Monday, October 20, 2025
Women in Kibilizi Sector, Gisagara District, participate in a savings group session. Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda

Gisagara families turn to savings groups to fight poverty

Monday, October 20, 2025
Thousands of cycling fans at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on September 28. Rwanda aims to more than double MICE annual revenues. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda sets sights on doubling MICE earnings to $224m by 2028

Monday, October 20, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
FitnessPoint coaches led live demonstrations of martial arts exercises, interacted with fans, and showcased the brand’s expanding range of fitness services. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Featured

Fitnesspoint showcases martial arts at PFL Africa Championship in Kigali

Monday, October 20, 2025
Officials and players pose for a group photo at the ceremony. Photos by Titus Manzi
Featured

Mose, Philip win KCB East Africa Golf Tour qualifiers

Monday, October 20, 2025
A view of a collapsed mining site that killed three people, in Rutsiro District, on Sunday, October 19. Courtesy
Rwanda

Mine collapses in Rutsiro, killing three

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Officials look how young participants from 30 African countries showcase their talent in mental math and problem-solving. Courtesy
Education

Rwandan, Ghanaian youngsters beat hundreds at abacus math competition in Kigali

Sunday, October 19, 2025
University of Rwanda’s 11th graduation ceremony held on Friday, October 18, 2025, at Huye Campus. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Graduates praise Rwanda-based EAC vaccines,health supply chain centre of excellence

Sunday, October 19, 2025
A total of 9,526 students graduated from the University of Rwanda during the 11th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, October 17. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Education

PHOTOS: Inside University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony

Sunday, October 19, 2025
The Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi and Thibault Relecom, owner of SKOL Brewery during a guided tour of the firm on Friday, October 17. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: SKOL to invest over $25m in brewery expansion

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Flora Mutezigaju, Deputy Director General of REB, delvers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Education

Woman finds hope as her autistic son improves through playful learning

Sunday, October 19, 2025
The newly sanctioned people.(CLOCKWISE) Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa, Theogene Rudasingwa, Thomas Nahimana, Maj Gen Pacifique Ntawunguka, Lt Gen Gaston Iyamuremye, Maj Robert Higiro.
Rwanda

Dealing with sanctioned people could land you in prison: Here is what to avoid

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Victor Zinda was born without any disability as the firstborn in a family of ten children
Health

Man disabled by polio joins campaign against disease in Kigali

Sunday, October 19, 2025