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Officials launch two new postgraduate programmes designed to close skills gaps in faith sector by training leaders. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Africa College of Theology launches postgraduate programmes to tackle leadership, mental health gaps

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The two day event brought together more than 500 participants under the theme “Empowered Girls for Future Readiness Skills, Innovation, Impact,”
Featured

Girls Conference at UR ignites bid for young women to lead Rwanda’s STEM future

Monday, March 23, 2026
State Minister for Eduaction Claudette Irere speaks at the launch of the stakeholders’ sensitisation forum on the EAC Common Higher Education Area in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Courtesy
Education

Meaningful EAC integration requires strong higher education, says minister

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Peter Kwisanga, the National Handball Team goalkeeper. Rwanda’s fearless last line of defence and national team captain.
Handball

Peter Kwisanga: From humble beginnings to Rwanda's handball ace

Friday, February 27, 2026
The newly constructed University of Rwanda headquarters in Nyarugenge Kigali. Courtesy
Education

Can Rwanda’s universities become engines of research and innovation?

Friday, February 20, 2026
Fifi Raya performing at Icyumba Cya Rap concert at Zaria Court Kigali on December 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Music

Fifi Raya on what it means to be a female rapper in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana, BK CEO Diane Karusisi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Eugene Ubalijoro, celebrate at BK Legacy Gala Dinner on Friday, January 23. All photo by Craish BAHIZI
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Featured: BK’s 60-year journey told through the voices of its clients

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the external validation workshop for Master of Science in clean cooling program on Thursday, January 15. Photos by Kellya Keza
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ACES set to establish specialized higher learning institute to drive clean cooling skills in Rwanda

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Participants during a two-day capacity-building training aimed at raising awareness, and implementing effective interventions to ensure safe, and supportive learning environments.
Education

University gender ministers convene to strengthen action against GBV

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Training sessions at ACES are delivered with a strong focus on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).

Empowerment in action: Strengthening communities through training

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
According to the Labour Force Survey Q3 2025 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), 15.5 percent of youth aged 16 to 30 were unemployed in August, compared to 11.7 percent of adults.
Education

Universities step up to bridge skills gap, boost graduate employability

Monday, December 22, 2025