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The British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, addresses journalists in a press conference in Kigali on Wednesday 2 October. Courtesy
Security

UK supports Luanda, Nairobi peace process – envoy

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
One of the resident who use Biogas to cook food as clean energy in Gisagara District. Rwanda is set to restore 70 per cent of non-functioning biogas plants (digesters) countrywide in two to three years. File
Environment

Govt to restore 70% non-operating biogas digesters in three years

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Students during a class at Rwanda Coding Academy in Nyabihu District.
Technology

Government now earmarks billions for expansion of Rwanda Coding Academy

Monday, September 30, 2024
Jacques Kayisire is founder of Dream Team Football Academy, one of Rwandan active football academies. He took part at Sportbiz forum held in Kigali last week-courtesy

How can Rwanda leverage sports for economic growth?

Monday, September 30, 2024
A teacher helps students during group work at Institut Sainte Famille de Nyamasheke. Photo: Courtesy
Education

Six govt initiatives behind decline in school dropouts

Monday, September 30, 2024
Ahantu, a new platform, promises to simplify navigation by converting street addresses and geocoordinates into easily recognised places, such as villages, cells, sectors, and districts in Rwanda.
Technology

What to know about new navigation platform Ahantu

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
Health

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Officials and beneficiaries pose for a photo during the launch of Kataza Programme on World Tourism Day on September 27.
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank, partners launch Rwf130m finance facility for youth, women in tourism

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Consolee Uwimana, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion addresses over 300 women leaders in Muhanga District on Friday, September 28.
Women

Minister Uwimana urges women to overcome fear, step into leadership roles

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Adrien Nibikora, a Burundian refugee who is a beneficiary of 'Jya Mbere' project, that has been a game-changer in Rwanda.
Featured

How BRD’s ‘Jya Mbere’ promotes economic inclusion, self-reliance

Friday, September 27, 2024
Pascal Sebatware, the president of Abakunda Ibireti cooperative, which was founded in 2010 and now has 1,049 members. Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Featured

How cooperatives are empowering communities

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Technicians install spatial monitoring and reporting tools in Akagera National Park. Photo: Courtesy.

How Rwanda uses advanced tech in conservation of national parks

Thursday, September 26, 2024