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Porters carry food commodities in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Experts share tips on ways to navigate rising prices

Monday, April 20, 2026
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Africa

DR Congo: Fresh attacks reported after new round of peace talks

Monday, April 20, 2026
Clients at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

A growing service economy held back by silence and weak accountability

Monday, April 20, 2026
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced on Friday that it has penalised nearly 100 public transport operators for overcharging passengers. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Nearly 100 transport operators penalised for hiking fares

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Flying foxes holding onto a round wooden branch with their claws.

Urgent call to protect Rwanda’s bats, including critically endangered Hill’s horseshoe bat

Friday, April 17, 2026
Petrol prices on the pump have been increased to Rwf2,938 per litre, up from Rwf2,303, while diesel remains unchanged at Rwf2,205. Courtesy
Energy

Petrol price increases by over Rwf600

Friday, April 17, 2026
Young people attend a commemoration event 'Our Past Initiative' at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on April 9. Collective memory is part of healing. Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka 32: Sustaining mental health support critical to Rwanda’s continued healing

Friday, April 17, 2026
A monument depicting how RPA fighters rescued Tutsi who had fled into a Catholic church during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Inkotanyi spirit built the state, but does it run it?

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet
Law

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Emmanuel Ntarindwa, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in January after the Busasamana Primary Court found him guilty of genocide-related crimes in Nyanza District. Courtesy
Rwanda

Survivors’ tips help unmask long-hidden genocide perpetrators

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.
Rwanda

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Officials said nearly all residents of the City of Kigali have registered for the Single Digital ID, which will be issued in June 2027. File
Technology

What to know as 98% of Kigalians register for Digital ID

Tuesday, April 14, 2026