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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
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
Some new houses that were given to the Genocide survivors in Ruhango District in 2021. The government has unveiled plans to construct 296 new houses for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. file
Housing

Nearly 300 new homes to be built for Genocide survivors

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
President Kagame interacts with residents during the Citizen Outreach in Nyamasheke. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

The measure of leadership is how closely it walks with the people

Tuesday, November 04, 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
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Rwanda

How RGB assesses Rwanda’s governance landscape

Saturday, November 01, 2025
Doris Uwicyeza Picard, RBG Chief Executive Officer, speaks at the launch of 12th edition of Rwanda Governance Scorecard on Friday, October 31. Courtesy of RGB
Security

Security tops governance index as citizen participation improves

Friday, October 31, 2025
President Paul Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Rubavu. Courtesy

The leadership formula for staying in power and doing good

Monday, October 20, 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
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
Minister Marie-Solange Kayisire addresses residents during the launch of the Citizen Participation in Planning and Budgeting for the 2026-27 fiscal year in Nyamagabe District on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy
Economy

Active citizen participation key to Rwanda’s economic goals – Minister Kayisire

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
A resident is served by Irembo agent as they unveiled the BYIKORERE Campaign, that aims at revolutionizing how citizens access and engage with government services in Burera in May 2023. Courtesy

The impact of digital transformation on local government service delivery in Rwanda: A compressive review

Thursday, October 02, 2025