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Delegates follow a presentation of the newly conducted study by Transparency International Rwanda in Kigali on Thursday, January 29. Courtesy
Crime

New study reveals bribery and sexual abuse in education sector

Friday, January 30, 2026
The National Dialogue Council, commonly and locally known as Umushyikirano, will take place on February 5 and 6, after a one-year break. File
Editorial

For Rwandans, Umushyikirano is a platform to chart a path forward

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some youths attend a campaign to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Bugesera District. By November 2025, more than 500 youths had joined the programme. Courtesy.
Health

Youth step up fight against neglected tropical diseases

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy
Rwanda

Umushyikirano returns after one-year break

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Vehicles at Gishushu junction in Kigali. About 10,000 pending vehicle ownership transfers at the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) are facing complications ranging from missing documentation to hard-to-trace sellers. Sam
Law

RRA flags over 10,000 problematic vehicle ownership transfers 

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Rwanda Revenue Authority has warned vehicle owners of penalties if they fail to complete vehicle ownership transfer registration by the end of February 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

RRA gives 30-day window to complete vehicle ownership transfers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The then Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Vincent Biruta and then Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel sign the agreement in Kigali in April 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Law

Rwanda takes United Kingdom to arbitration over migration partnership breach

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Kigali Silk Factory. File
Agriculture

Concerns grow over underused Kigali Silk Factory

Sunday, January 25, 2026
A dialogue forum was organised by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO) and the Pan-Africanism Movement–Rwanda Chapter on January 23.
Politics

Pan-Africanists question youth preference for Western lifestyles

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Workers pack fresh green beans for exports at NAEB Warehouse at Gikondo. File

Why Kigali’s fresh produce market budget rose to $53.4m

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A bank teller attends to a customer in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Why leadership will decide the future of banking in Rwanda

Friday, January 23, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026