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A mother and her new born at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. All photos by Keza Kellya
Women

Delivering hope: How Burera’s mothers navigate childbirth in rugged terrain

Friday, October 24, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Vendors inside a potato store in Nyabisindu, Remera in Gasabo District. The government says it has lifted fixed prices for agricultural produce. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Why Rwanda ended price controls on farm produce

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Minister of Labour Christine Nkulikiyinka speaks at the Ingazi Stakeholders’ Engagement Luncheon.
Technology

New digital hub to bridge youth skills gap

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government gives a cow to a resident through Girinka Programme in Musanze on Friday, August 1. Courtesy

Ending poverty in Rwanda: What must be done next?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Vivo Energy Rwanda staff pose for a group photo at the launch of the Pink October campaign of joining the global efforts to fight breast cancer on Friday, October 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Pink October: Vivo Energy joins global breast cancer efforts with ‘Fuel Her Fight’ campaign

Monday, October 20, 2025
Women in Kibilizi Sector, Gisagara District, participate in a savings group session. Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda

Gisagara families turn to savings groups to fight poverty

Monday, October 20, 2025
Thousands of cycling fans at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on September 28. Rwanda aims to more than double MICE annual revenues. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda sets sights on doubling MICE earnings to $224m by 2028

Monday, October 20, 2025
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Health

Can public–private partnerships bridge gap in maternal mental health?

Friday, October 17, 2025