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The appointed senators: Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, Valentine Uwamariya and Alfred Gasana
Politics

Kagame appoints four new senators

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Senators, Andre Twahirwa, Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu and Epiphanie Kanziza.
Rwanda

How does the Head of State appoint senators?

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, meets with the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, to assess efforts to improve the welfare of the elderly.  Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators push private medical insurers to cover pensioners

Monday, October 20, 2025
Electric buses at Downtown Bus station in Kigali.
Infrastructure

Kigali banks on new state company to increase commuters using public buses

Friday, October 17, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Dr. Trevor Mundel, President of Global Health at the Gates Foundation, sign an agreement in Kigali on April 3, 2025. Courtesy.
Technology

Key projects as Rwanda’s AI hub funding rises to Rwf25bn

Friday, October 17, 2025
Yves Iradukunda, the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, addresses senators on the use of artificial intelligence on October 16. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda tests AI-enabled ultrasound tools for community health workers

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), addresses Members of Parliament while presenting the 2024/2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Law

Prison overcrowding drops by 30%

Thursday, October 16, 2025
A child undergoes eye screening at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Govt expands eye, dental care at second-generation health posts

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Tuesday, October 14. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Politics

What to know about new Senate nominees Habineza and Nkubana

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO). Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Politics

Politicians Habineza, Nkubana nominated for Senate

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
(L-R) Senators: Evode Uwizeyimana Evode, Andre Twahirwa, Clotilde Mukakarangwa. (L-R) Epiphanie, Alexis Mugisha, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu
Rwanda

Six senators set to complete their terms next week

Monday, October 13, 2025