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People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
A liquefied gas retail shop in Gihogere, Remera. Photo: Courtesy.
Energy

Can ‘pay-as-you-cook’ model turn the tide on missed targets?

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems

Monday, October 27, 2025
(L-R) Senators Evode Uwizeyimana, Valentine Uwamariya, and Alphonse Nkubana take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kigali on Friday, October 24.
Politics

We will not disappoint, say new senators

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, spokesperson for the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), during the Land Forces Commanders Symposium in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Security

Five key takeaways from Land Forces Commander Symposium

Friday, October 24, 2025
Chief Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere presents the report to Members of Parliament a a joint plenary sitting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Complaints filed to Ombudsman’s Office rose by 45% this year

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 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
Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO). Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Politics

Politicians Habineza, Nkubana nominated for Senate

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Farmers work in a potato plantation in Musanze. The rate of mineral fertilizer application has risen from 32 kilograms per hectare in 2017 to 73.1 kilograms per hectare. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

How fertilizer use boosts Rwanda's crop yields

Sunday, October 05, 2025
Prime Minister Junstin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint plenary session of both chambers of Parliament, on October 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda’s agro-processing value hits Rwf1trn as PM pledges more support

Friday, October 03, 2025
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Security

Rwanda, Uganda military commanders conclude talks to strengthen border ties

Thursday, October 02, 2025