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Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa presents the 2025-26 national budget before parliament on June 12. The government’s move to allocate over 8% of the budget to environmental protection and climate change marks a major step forward.
Editorial

A bigger climate budget is a good start, but the real work lies ahead

Friday, August 01, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, together with other officials, joins Kayonza residents during a past Umuganura celebration in Kayonza District. File photo

Not just sorghum: What’s Umuganura in our time?

Friday, August 01, 2025
Claudine Dushimimana was sworn in today as Chairperson of the Rwanda Law Reform Commission on Wednesday, July 30, at the Supreme Court in a ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa. Courtesy.
Law

New Law Reform Commission boss pledges greater legal literacy

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr. Diane Ishimwe, a medical doctor at Gatonde District Hospital, discussing challenges surrounding access to safe abortion services in Rwanda
Featured

Empowering change: SNAP initiative boosts access to safe abortion care

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Prof. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu
Politics

Nigerian exits as president of Kigali-based African School of Governance

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The issuance of construction permits for conditional land use and overlay zones has been temporarily suspended by the Ministry of Infrastructure due to reported malpractices. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Govt sheds light on suspended building permit issuance

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rwanda is set to introduce a new digital ID system designed to offer a secure, user-friendly, and adaptable identity solution aimed at improving access to services and enhancing data protection. Courtesy Photo

Questions of a countryside teen on Rwanda’s new digital ID

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
Health

Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva sworn in as Prime Minister, vows to prioritize citizen welfare

Friday, July 25, 2025
Although Rwanda’s capital market is still developing, it has shown steady growth and resilience, with more companies going public and an expanding range of financial instruments. File
Economy

How capital markets can drive long-term investment in Rwanda

Friday, July 25, 2025
CLOCKWISE: Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment; Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources; Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure; and Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government.
Editorial

Congratulations to the new cabinet! Now the hard work begins

Friday, July 25, 2025