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Boxing Day, marked annually on December 26, is a public holiday in Rwanda, offering families time to rest, travel, or visit relatives after Christmas. 
Religion

Boxing Day: The history and meaning behind the holiday

Friday, December 26, 2025
Construction works on a neighbourhood road in Kabeza. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali lines up new contractors for delayed neighbourhood roads

Friday, December 26, 2025
Fanny Mbonyinka and her husband, Patrick Mbonigaba, carry their newborn at Kacyiru Hospital on Christmas Day.
Rwanda

Christmas Day babies bring pride, gratitude to parents

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Rwandans who graduated in China in 2022. The Higher Education Council (HEC) has fully digitised Rwanda’s equivalence system, marking a major upgrade after years of manual operations.
Education

What you need to know about the new digital equivalence system

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, speaks to journalists at KCC public square on Wednesday, December 25.
Rwanda

Mayor warns against reckless behaviour as Kigali festivities kick off

Thursday, December 25, 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
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Religion

A Christmas of reflection, togetherness, and giving back

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The newly revamped Kigali Convention Centre public square in Kimihurura, which is hosting a 10-day line-up of entertainment activities during this festive season, effective Christmas Eve.
Rwanda

KCC public square to host 10-day festive season events

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Simba Supermarket has unveiled a wide range of festive-season offers across its outlets, combining significant discounts with enhanced entertainment experiences
Featured

Simba Supermarket rolls out festive-season offers, elevates gaming, cinema experiences

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
FCPA Obadiah R. Biraro, President, ICPAR, delivers his remarks at the inaugural ICPAR Members’ Luminary Gala Dinner. Courtesy
Featured

Shades of Excellence: Highlights from ICPAR members’ Luminary Gala

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Members of community saving groups during a meeting to collect their contribution. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

How rural communities keep Christmas rooted in sharing, faith and togetherness

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali, Bishop Louis Kabayiza of the Anglican Diocese of Shyogwe, Senior Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye of the Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda (ADEPR)
Religion

What faith leaders say about the festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025