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Water Sax is set to launch his second album titled 'Wazimba' on November 28 at Mundi Center. Photo courtesy
Music

Saxophonist Water Sax to launch Nkombo-inspired album

Thursday, November 27, 2025
The ongoing construction of the upcoming Nkombo boat. A redesign of the $3 million (Rwf4.3 billion) Nkombo boat is among the key factors behind delays in the vessel’s delivery. File
Infrastructure

Redesign delays delivery of Rwf4.5bn Nkombo boat

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Sharita residents cross Nyagisenyi stream on their way back home from market in Rweru Sector. Over 80 families remaining to the island call for relocation. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

What is the fate of households to be relocated from islands?

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Some islands in Lake Kivu in Karongi District. Rwanda is laying the groundwork to transform several ecologically rich islands on Lake Kivu into a national biodiversity park by 2028. File
Tourism

Rwanda eyes biodiversity park on Kivu islands

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Residents travel to Sharita Island in Rweru Sector, Bugesera District, on May 3, 2024. The island is among several where inhabitants are set to be relocated. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Health

Safety concerns prompt relocation of 11 island communities in Rwanda

Monday, June 16, 2025
Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million (approx. Rwf5.7 billion currently) is expected to be delivered to residents of Nkombo island in Lake Kivu in 2025-2026. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Six major infrastructure projects to be funded under Rwf600bn budget

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Children with Shisha Kibondo, a maize-soya fortified blend enriched with vitamins and minerals, is one of the tools in Rwanda’s fight against child malnutrition. File
Health

Govt has invested Rwf54bn in fortified food since 2018

Monday, May 12, 2025
King Yuhi V Musinga gives an audience to two people with a disagreement, but with the supervision of a Belgian colonial administrator. EP.0.0.6127, collection MRAC Tervuren ; photo E. Gourdinne, 1918

The downfall of Yuhi V Musinga: Erosion of power and forced exile

Friday, November 01, 2024
Children browse inside the newly launched library at Nkombo Island in Rusizi District on September 20. Photos by Frank Ntarindwa
Featured

USAID through its funded "USAID Uburezi Iwacu" activity launches a community library on Nkombo Island to promote children's literacy

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Technicians install Starlink internet at a school in Rwanda. In mid 2023, Rwanda launched Starlink internet in 50 schools countrywide.
Technology

How Starlink internet has enhanced learning in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Eng Alain Munyaburanga, the Managing Director of Afrinest Engineering, a shipbuilding company constructing Nkombo Boat II. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Nkombo II, largest boat on Lake Kivu, nears completion

Saturday, July 20, 2024
Thousands of RPF Inkotranyi members welcome presidential candidate President Paul Kagame in Nyamasheke District on Saturday, June 29. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Here is why Rwandans throng RPF rallies in droves

Monday, July 01, 2024