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Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Valentine Uwamariya explaining the relevance of the bill to lawmakers on March 18. Courtesy
Law

Inheritance: How new bill seeks to ensure will authenticity

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
FDLR is encamped right alongside Monusco, DRC military forces, Wazalendo, Russian mercenaries, Burundians Mai-Mai among others.

As Rwanda debates lowering marriage age, keep your eyes on the real crisis

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Members of Parliament raised concerns on the inclusion of unpaid care work in the compensation framework for divorcing couples on Monday, March 18. Courtesy

MPs raise concerns on compensation for unpaid care work during divorce

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Kwibuka

Kwibuka 30: Bizimana urges youth to emulate Nyange students' heroism

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous heart problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, obesity, diabetes, and stroke. Internet
Health

Experts weigh in on impact of sleep deprivation on heart health

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
President Kagame and First Lady with other members of the ruling party during the congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front at the party’s headquarters in Rusororo on March 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

When the Rwandan dream came to fruition

Monday, March 18, 2024
Israel Mbonyi’s runaway Kiswahili gospel tune “Nina Siri (I have a secret)” had garnered a whopping 39 million views on YouTube. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI

Mbonyi’s rousing dance: A secular cultural Christian’s take

Monday, March 18, 2024
Donatha Mujawamariya, an ophthalmology nurse conducts eye screenning at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital. Photo by Willy MUCYO
Women

Closing the gender gap in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, March 18, 2024