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The EAR Muhingo church in Musanze District is among over 300 churches to be demolished, due to failing to meet standards. Photo by Igihe
Editorial

Crackdown on illegal places of worship is for common good

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Chrstians from different denominations gather to thank God during Rwanda Shima Imana 2015 at Amahoro National Stadium. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

‘Rwanda Shima Imana’ returns after five-year hiatus

Friday, August 23, 2024
Christians seek healing at a waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda has closed over 10000 churches that are not meeting minimum standards required by Rwanda Governance Board. Courtesy
Religion

Cultism in Rwanda: Dangerous worship practices spark debate on faith, safety

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Thousands of believers during a prayer session at the long awaited Rwanda Revival Conference that saw a multitude of believers from Rwanda and neighbouring countries flock BK Arena on February 4. Photo by Dan Kwizera Gatsinzi

State should be applauded for protecting society’s meekest from fraudster pastors

Monday, August 19, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Rwandan gospel artist Israel Mbonyi performed at the Africa Worship Experience Concert at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Courtesy
Music

PHOTOS: Israel Mbonyi shines at Nairobi’s ‘Africa Worship Experience Concert’

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Israel Mbonyi has been in Nairobi, Kenya since Wednesday to headline the Africa Worship Experience at Ulinzi Sports Complex on August 10. Courtesy
Music

Israel Mbonyi set for live concert recording on Churchill show

Friday, August 09, 2024
Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyicyambu, known as Israel Mbonyi, on his arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday, August 7.
Music

Mbonyi welcomed with pomp in Nairobi ahead of Saturday concert

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
A believer praying from a cave. At least 100 'church caves' have been shut down in the ongoing crackdown, according to Rwanda Governance Board.
Editorial

A dignified place of worship is not too much to ask

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024