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Delegates follow findings from the Decentralisation Assessment Framework (DAF) during the National Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society in Decentralisation in Kigali on Wednesday, December 17 .
Rwanda

Budget, staffing gaps are slowing decentralisation – new report

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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
Residents gather every Tuesday to discuss challenges, propose solutions, and monitor progress on public programs. Courtesy

Decentralization deepens citizen voice through community assemblies

Monday, November 24, 2025
Michel Nkurunziza (L) and Emmanuel Ntirenganya pose with their awards
Rwanda

Two New Times reporters win Development Journalism Awards

Saturday, November 08, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the closing session of the retreat at Gako Military Academy on November 2.
Rwanda

Local leaders recommit to citizen-centered service delivery

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Election volunteers during the election of district council members at the City of Kigali Headquarters on September 16, 2024. Courtesy

Decentralization in Rwanda: 25 years of meaningful citizen participation

Thursday, October 16, 2025
A resident is assisted by Irembo agent in Burera District. The government is developing a new digital platform, Mbaza, designed to improve service delivery across local government institutions. File
Technology

Govt developing new digital system to enhance public service delivery

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
A panel discussion during an interactive dialogue led by the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), on October 10. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda outlines priorities for upcoming UN climate change summit

Friday, October 10, 2025
Residents during during the national launch of the Civil Registration Week in Muganza Sector, Nyaruguru District on August 12. Courtesy
Technology

Digitisation takes centre stage as Rwanda launches civil registration week

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and senior delegates pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony on Friday, August 8.  NCBA Bank Rwanda is currently present in Kigali with four branches and in other districts of Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, and Kayonza.
Featured

NCBA Bank Rwanda expands footprint to Western Province with new Rubavu branch

Sunday, August 10, 2025
The New Times

Decentralization: A tool for implementing good governance for effective service delivery in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye as Minister of Environment and Dominique Habimana as Minister of Local Government.
Politics

Who are Arakwiye and Habimana, the newest ministerial faces

Friday, July 25, 2025