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A woman shares her views during the 19th edition of Umushyikirano. From February 5, Rwanda will host the 20th National Dialogue Council at the Kigali Convention Centre. File

Beyond access: Rwanda’s experiment in citizen power

Thursday, February 05, 2026
RSSB CEO, Regis Rugemanshuro delivers his remarks during the 30th Africa Social Security Association Governing Council. He underscored the importance of African-led solutions to strengthen social security systems. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: RSSB deepens focus on member benefits as Africa’s pension funds unite

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali and schoool officials during the launch of a construction project at Bukure school

When connection carries responsibility

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the ceremony at Butaro in Burera District on Sunday, January 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The journey of impact toward equity in healthcare

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some youths attend a campaign to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Bugesera District. By November 2025, more than 500 youths had joined the programme. Courtesy.
Health

Youth step up fight against neglected tropical diseases

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Dr Yvan Butera appeared before a parliamentary committee to explain the progress made in preventing and responding to GBV and existing gaps in service delivery.
Health

MPs raise concerns over gaps in Isange one-stop centres

Thursday, January 29, 2026
(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Musoni, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Courtesy

Rwanda’s next accomplishment: Turning Gates–OpenAI’s Horizon1000 into people‑centered AI

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
AI tools are increasingly accessible.

Is my job safe from AI?

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pose for a group photo with the guests at a dinner at Urugwiro Village on Monday, January 26. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education

Kagame, First Lady host dinner in honour of UGHE leaders 

Monday, January 26, 2026
Graduates during a parade at the graduation ceremony in Butaro on Sunday. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

UGHE graduates must take lead in building resilient health systems

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Pap smear kit to test for papoloma virus and cervical cancer.
Health

10 things to know about new cervical cancer self-sampling kits

Saturday, January 24, 2026