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The Rusumo–Kagitumba road connecting Rwanda and Uganda. On Thursday, November 6, the African Development Bank Group approved an additional €217.37 million (approximately Rwf 365 billion) for the project. File.
Infrastructure

Road project between Rwanda, Uganda gets over Rwf360bn in funding

Friday, November 07, 2025
Pastor Paula White, Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office, attended the Leaders Prayer Breakfast in Kigali, sharing her testimony with government officials, diplomats, business, and religious leaders.
Religion

White House faith advisor shares moving testimony at Leaders Prayer Breakfast in Kigali

Friday, November 07, 2025
A panel discussion led by Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa during the 17th edition of the Unity Club Intwararumuri at the Kigali Convention Centre on December 16, 2024. File
Rwanda

Unity Club’s annual forum to spotlight “Ndi Umunyarwanda” as key to unity

Friday, November 07, 2025
A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025
A person packs avocados at a storehouse in the Masoro Special Economic Zone for export. Rwanda’s avocado exports generated $6.3 million in 2023, up from just $440,000 in 2013, according to the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB). File
Economy

Avocado farmers, exporters upbeat about potential access to China

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure

Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans

Friday, November 07, 2025
The Rwf 6 billion facility is expected to offer medicalised services, including surgery. It will have a capacity of 111 beds and serve more than 35,000 residents in Kirehe.
Health

Kirehe border communities to get modern healthcare under Rwf 6bn project

Friday, November 07, 2025
The MTN Anti-DDoS Solution, unveiled on Wednesday, November 5, marks the company’s latest move to strengthen Rwanda’s digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Featured

MTN launches anti-DDoS solution to shield businesses from cyberattacks

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Ibuka Europe leaders gathering in Berlin between November 1-2. Courtesy.

Berlin: Ibuka Europe reaffirms commitment to memory and legacy

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces, led by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, in conversation with their Rwandan counterparts on Wednesday, November 5. Photo by RDF
Security

Rwanda, Kenya 'finalising' defence pact

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Students celebrate during RICA’s third graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Bugesera campus on September 19. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Education

Over 16,000 varsity students to get scholarships

Thursday, November 06, 2025