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A worker conducts a spraying exercise a house in Bugesera. RBC has started spraying homes in 28 sectors most affected by the disease, including areas in Gisagara, Bugesera, Nyagatare, Rwamagana, and
Health

How Rwanda is managing malaria surge amid rainy season

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
University of Rwanda students during the graduation ceremony in Huye on October 17. Photo by Kellya Keza

Degrees that matter: Reclaiming the meaning of our education system

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Erick Shirimpumu, Vice Rector in charge of Finance and Administration at ILPD (c) poses for a picture with Josiane Uwihirwe and Frederick Kwihangana, the top performers from University of Rwanda school of law who received scholarships to study at ILPD. cOURTESY
Education

UR's top law graduates get scholarships at ILPD

Monday, October 27, 2025
The partnership was announced during the three-day Mobile World Congress in Kigali, held from October 21 to 23, 2025, and forms part of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.
Featured

How Airtel Africa Foundation, partners will boost digital skills in Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025
A section of commercial buildings in Giporoso being demolished to pave way for the revamping of the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road section, on Monday, October 13. Photo by Kellya Keza.

Road infrastructure enhancement projects in capital, latest example that Rwanda works

Monday, October 27, 2025
A panel discussion at the conclusion of Generation Gender (Gen G) programme in Rwanda concluded on Friday, October 24.
Featured

Generation G: 5 years of empowering youth to champion gender equality

Monday, October 27, 2025
Satellite communication continues to grow in prominence as a complement to terrestrial networks. COURTESY
Technology

How are hybrid connectivity solutions changing digital access in Africa?

Friday, October 24, 2025
Rwanda will host the King’s Baton Relay, formerly known as the Queen’s Baton Relay, for the sixth time, from October 25 to 30. File

Rwanda to host King’s Baton Relay for sixth time

Friday, October 24, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the globe, including government officials, tech experts, and industry leaders,
Technology

New initiative targets African languages for next-gen AI

Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana addresses senators on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Minubumwe mulls using elders to guide youth on Genocide history

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Rwandan entrepreneur Hervé Muvunyi, founded Dajah Group, a specialized financial and administrative firm that has positioned itself as the local, transparent solution committed to empowering creator. Courtesy
Music

New platform to trace Rwandan artistes’ revenues in ‘hidden’ royalties

Tuesday, October 21, 2025