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Reported cases of gender-based violence continue to rise.
Crime

Understanding the increase in reported gender-based violence cases

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Early provisional results from Uganda's 2026 general elections indicate that incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is maintaining a commanding lead, securing approximately 76% of the votes. Courtesy
Politics

Uganda elections: Early results show Museveni leads with 76% of votes

Friday, January 16, 2026
More than 21 million Ugandans are expected to cast their ballot in the general elections on January 15. Courtesy of UBC
International

Ugandans head to the polls as Museveni faces 7 challengers

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Rwanda’s former Minister of Justice Edda Mukabagwiza will lead the East African Community (EAC) observer mission for Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
Politics

Mukabagwiza leads EAC observers for Ugandan elections

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays nationwide to allow Ugandans time to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
International

Uganda declares public holidays ahead of 2026 election

Monday, January 12, 2026
Kisimenti is one of the busiest commercial centres around the City of Kigali, especially during evening hours. January blues usually follow a season of high spending thanks to an extended period of social events and merrymaking. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Business

Holiday spending drives January blues: Tips to avoid them

Thursday, January 01, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Make your New Year’s holiday at home memorable

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Residents take pictures of fireworks during the celebration of the New Year 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Festive season: Do we have to reschedule our joy for the white saviour?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge, the former FARDC spokesperson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, and Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Minister.

Silence and indifference are enablers of Genocide

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Yolande Mukagasana Foundation, founded by Yolande Mukagasana, a writer, historian, researcher and survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda

Yolande Mukagasana's initiative to raise responsible citizens

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A client enjoys jollof rice and chicken at a restaurant during lunchtime. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Food safety alert: RBC flags increased contamination risk during holidays

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Customers enjoy Radisson Blu Christmas Eve Dinner at Filini Restaurant. Courtesy
Rwanda

Festive flavours in Kigali: A foodie’s guide to Christmas dining and deals

Thursday, December 25, 2025