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Some of the suspects who were allegedly involved in looting cement from an accident scene in Kigali. They were arrested and are being held at Kanyinya Police Station.
Crime

10 detained over looting at accident scenes

Saturday, May 30, 2026
A view of a block that caught fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Kenya. Photo courtesy
Crime

Kenya: Eight students arrested after fire kills 16 at girls school

Saturday, May 30, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses the youth at the 13th edition of Igihango cy’Urungano at Intare Arena, in Kigali, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: First Lady urges youth to reject genocide ideology

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Participants at the 13th edition of Igihango cy’Urungano at Intare Arena, in Kigali, on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The forum has served as a platform for youth to strengthen their commitment to preserving the country's history, protecting national achievements and ensuring that the genocide never happens again. PHOTO Craish Bahizi.
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Igihango cy’Urungano: Honouring the past, safeguarding the future

Saturday, May 30, 2026
People wash their hands before entering Kimironko Market.
Health

Rwanda ramps up Ebola prevention efforts

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva honours victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Ntarama Genocide Memorial on Friday, May 29.Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: PM's office, ministries honour ex-staff killed in Genocide against Tutsi

Friday, May 29, 2026
RwandAir has announced it will gradually resume flights to Dubai and Doha starting June 1. Courtesy
Aviation

RwandAir set to resume Dubai, Doha flights

Friday, May 29, 2026
World Connect Executive Director Rhoda Kanyesigye (center) celebrates the inauguration of 12 community-led projects with residents of Gatovu IDP model village and Gataraga Sector. Photo by Patrick Isumbabyose for Love in Arts
Featured

World Connect Rwanda showcases the power of community-led development with 12 projects

Friday, May 29, 2026
Left to right: BRD Chief Executive Officer Stella Rusine Nteziryayo; the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda; Kayco co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kevin G. Kayisire, and the company’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Crepin Kayisire, chat as they visit the company’s merchant at Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, on May 28, 2026 (Dan Gatsinzi).
Featured

BRD-backed startups achieve strong growth, deliver tech-driven impact

Friday, May 29, 2026
Workers collect milk at Fromagerie Muhumyo in Gishwati in Ngororero District. File
Agriculture

Milk shortage slows cheese industry growth

Friday, May 29, 2026
National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Providence Umurungi said the change reflects operational realities within the institution. COURTESY
Law

How new immunity provision could protect human rights body staff

Friday, May 29, 2026
RAB have called upon farmers to improve milking hygiene in a bid to curb mastitis, a disease affecting dairy cows. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

RAB steps in as 60% of Gishwati milk is rejected

Thursday, May 28, 2026