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The proposed healthcare services bill, which includes provisions to formally legislate surrogacy in Rwanda, continues to stir a vigorous debate. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Five contentious issues on surrogacy in healthcare bill

Monday, May 05, 2025
A nurse takes a care of a newborn at Kirehe Hospital. File
Health

Surrogacy & IVF: Five offences, penalties for abusers of new health bill

Sunday, May 04, 2025
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Health

‘Some get pregnant at 10’ – Activists urge teen access to contraceptives

Saturday, May 03, 2025
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Society

Surrogacy: Civil society seeks clearer legislation on pregnancy risks

Saturday, May 03, 2025
Representatives from the Ministry of Health and those from different medical entities, during the session related to the new healthcare service bill, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (courtesy).
Health

New bill proposes treatment without patient’s consent in emergency cases

Friday, May 02, 2025
Naftal Ahishakiye, the Secretary General of Ibuka and AVEGA representative, during the meeting with the parliamentary committee on unity, human rights, and the fight against Genocide on Wednesday. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Ibuka points to key gaps hindering full realisation of unity, reconciliation

Thursday, May 01, 2025
Assiel Ngarambe who works in CHUK mortuary during an interview. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Law

Medics push back on 21-day mortuary rule proposal

Thursday, May 01, 2025
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti (L) and Godfrey Kabera, the Minister of State in charge of National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, along with Members of Parliament, during the plenary sitting that passed the new bill establishing excise duty, on April 29, 2025. COURTESY
Crime

Excise duty: Jail term for tax evaders sparks heated debate

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rwanda strengthens its tax regime on gambling to address both economic and social concerns. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Why govt decided to exempt national lottery from major gambling tax

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Public satisfaction with agricultural services in Rwanda reached 61.5 per cent during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers push for faster agric mechanization and input delivery

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
MP Christine Mukabunani has raised concerns over exemptions included in a new bill that is set to introduce levies on petrol, diesel, and motor vehicles. Courtesy
Rwanda

MPs question exemptions in newly passed vehicle levy bill

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The tax, set at 3 per cent of accommodation charges will apply to all registered accommodation businesses, including hotels, motels, lodges, apartments, and Airbnb facilities. SAM NGENDA
Economy

Parliament passes bill setting tourism tax

Monday, April 28, 2025