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Senators follow a presentation of the committee’s chairperson Hadija Ndangiza. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators laud efforts to integrate refugees in services

Thursday, February 06, 2025
Inmates at Nyarugenge prison in Kigali. The government is set to introduce Itorero, for genocide convicts nearing the completion of their sentences. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda to introduce Itorero to aid reintegration of Genocide convicts

Monday, February 03, 2025
As the 2025 season of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) tips off on Friday, January 24, discover six other exciting spots to be this weekend in Kigali. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi.

Seven places to make the most of your Kigali weekend

Friday, January 24, 2025
Health centres and posts could start getting paid in advance for medical services in July under a pre-payment model called capitation. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Govt to roll out new health facility pre-payment model by July

Thursday, January 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame and Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé after their closed-door meeting at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on Sunday, January 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Economy

What’s next for Rwanda, Togo cooperation?

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A view of Mombasa Port in Kenya. Africa’s economic growth is forecast to improve from 3.4 per cent in 2024 to 3.7 per cent in 2025 and further to 4 per cent in 2026.
Africa

Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation - report

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Farmers sell their orange-fleshed sweet potatoes at a rural market in Nyamasheke District. File
Health

Govt turns to orange-fleshed sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Edward Kadozi, the newly appointed Director General of the Higher Education Council.
Education

Edward Kadozi, the economist picked to head Rwanda’s Higher Education Council

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Rappers Thedicekid and Kid from Kigali lit up the stage at Sofar's inaugural Beats & Bars session. Don’t miss its return this weekend at Mundi Center’s Depot37. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali’s top events this weekend: Music, wellness, and more

Friday, January 17, 2025
The 22-year-old gospel singer Vestine Ishimwe, of the acclaimed duo Vestine and Dorcas, legally married her Burkinabe partner, Ouedraogo Idrissa.
Showbiz

Kinyinya official confirms singer Vestine's civil marriage

Thursday, January 16, 2025
World Vision Rwanda officials and pastors during the launch in Kigali on January 10.
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision launches first cohort of pastors pursuing theological studies

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda, speaks during the launch of the first cohort of 133 pastors on January 10 who will undertake one year of postgraduate theological training at the East African Christian College. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

World Vision launches first cohort of pastors pursuing theological studies

Tuesday, January 14, 2025