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Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President (R), explains proposals in the draft law governing NGOs, on May 2, 2024 as Rwanda Governance Board CEO Usta Kaitesi looks on . Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Bill on NGOs: Civil society asks for clarity on operating budget clause

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Dr Eugene Mutimura, Executive Secretary of Rwanda’s National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), delivers remarks during the meeting in Kigali. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Innovation holds the key: Empowering Africa’s youth to sustain continent-wide growth

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the 5th International Network for Governmental Science Advice Conference (INGSA) at Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali on Tuesday, April 30. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

PM Ngirente advocates for skilled workforce to meet labour market demands

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Workers on duty at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali special economic Zone. Rwanda marks Labour Day under the national theme “30 years Fostering Youth Led Employment.” Craish Bahizi
Economy

Labour Day: 80% of new jobs filled by young people every year

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Dr Daniel Ngamije the Director of WHO Global Malaria Program delivers his remarks during the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference in Kigali on Friday April 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Inside USAID Tubeho’s drive to improve maternal and child healthcare services

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
The government aims to increase meat consumption from small livestock farming to 80%, with cows accounting for 20%. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

How small livestock farming is enhancing lives in Ruhango District

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
A residential area in Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District. Rwanda is developing a strategy to provide subsidies for individuals seeking to purchase affordable housing instead of solely focusing on investors in this sector. .Sam Ngendahimana.
Housing

Authorities mull revised affordable housing subsidy strategy

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Ian Berulo Cyusa speaks during the launch of the Berulo mobile app which he designed to help bridge the gap between educators, local government authorities, as well as students and their families. All photos: Courtesy.
Technology

How a mobile app could help curb school dropout

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour. Internet
Africa

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

Monday, April 29, 2024
Supporters of South Africa's governing African National Congress carry a mock coffin of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) during the party's final rally at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 5, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Africa

South Africa puts in place security measures for upcoming elections: official

Monday, April 29, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the meeting on Kungahara project in Rulindo District, on April 23. The new project aims to strengthen resilient food systems and nutrition security in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: European Union, CARE, DUHAMIC-ADRI launch  ‘Kungahara’ project in three districts of Rwanda

Monday, April 29, 2024
Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda delivers remarks as World Vision Rwanda unveiled its Youth Ready program in Kigali on Friday, April 26.. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision's ‘Youth Ready’ initiative to empower 8,000 agents of change

Monday, April 29, 2024