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President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays nationwide to allow Ugandans time to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
International

Uganda declares public holidays ahead of 2026 election

Monday, January 12, 2026
Zaria Court is located in the heart of Kigali Sports City, steps from the 10,000-seat BK Arena and the iconic 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy
Featured

Zaria Court Kigali now open as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monday, January 12, 2026
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza

Liberal International’s shameful prize

Sunday, January 11, 2026
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy
Women

Why are more married women using modern contraception?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Famous Gospel singers Todd Galberth and Naomi Raine are set to make a stop in Rwanda as part of their Everywhere World Tour. Courtesy
Music

Todd Galberth, Naomi Raine add Rwanda on world tour

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Dr. Thomas Hübl, an international facilitator of collective trauma healing and co-founder of the Global Restoration Institute, during the launch of the initiative in Kigali on Monday, January 5. Courtesy
Editorial

Healing justice requires collective support

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Fabien Murekezi on duty while performing community service as an alternative to prison sentence,  at Masaka–Muyumbo road in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Rwanda

How community service sentences work in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient at the Rwanda Military Hospital on March 6. Courtesy.
Women

Women can now self test for cervical cancer

Saturday, January 03, 2026
Teen mothers listen to a health worker during an HIVAIDS awareness campaign in Rusororo. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Women

How teen girls slip into early motherhood

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Residents take pictures of fireworks during the celebration of the New Year 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Festive season: Do we have to reschedule our joy for the white saviour?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025