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A dried-up irrigation channel cuts through a maize farm in Karangazi, Nyagatare District, highlighting the impact of dry conditions on agricultural production on July 27, 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Environment

Nyagatare tops climate vulnerability rankings

Thursday, June 04, 2026
Students have lunch under the school feeding programme at a school in Masaka, Kicukiro District, in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Schools turn to iron-rich beans to cut feeding costs

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Members of Parliament during a consultative dialogue on gender and gender responsive public financial management on Thursday, May 21. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgeting

Friday, May 22, 2026
Food stuff sellers and clients at Kimironko market.

Between rising costs and silent debt

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. file
Economy

Budget: Local govt entities prioritise agriculture, roads, social protection

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
According to the CPI report, the biggest price increases were recorded in transport, health, housing, and energy-related costs. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Transport, healthcare drive 13% hike in prices in April

Monday, May 11, 2026
Electricity infrastructure at Gasogi Station. Experts say the energy sector should be among the priorities in the upcoming budget.
Economy

Experts push for jobs, energy security, and resilience in 2026/27 budget

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Mother’s Day is a special moment to surprise mothers and make them feel appreciated. The gifts do not need to be expensive, but they should be thoughtful and meaningful. Net photo
Women

Thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas to make her feel truly special

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Recent monetary tightening by the National Bank of Rwanda reflects a necessary response to inflationary pressures, particularly those driven by external shocks. Dan Gatsinzi

Households feel the squeeze as living costs continue to rise

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
According to Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, petrol now costs Rwf2,938 per litre, up 48 percent in six weeks. Diesel has been held at Rwf2,205 through deliberate government intervention. FILE
Editorial

Rising oil shocks demand a culture of frugality

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Porters carry food commodities in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Experts share tips on ways to navigate rising prices

Monday, April 20, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026