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Rapper Skid of 99Gang performing at a past show-courtesy
Music

What two years of sobriety taught rapper Skid about faith, Hip Hop

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 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
The fuel depot is made up of 5 tanks with 22 million liters of storage capacity. With rising imports of heavy fuel oil (HFO) used in industrial plants, lawmakers are calling for additional storage. Courtesy photo
Energy

Need for heavy fuel import depots

Friday, July 25, 2025
YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, the owner of Umubavu TV channel, and his co-accused at the Nyamirambo High Court. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana conspiracy trial postponed

Monday, July 07, 2025
Dr. Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health addresses senators on mental health situation in Rwanda
Health

From one psychiatrist in 1995, Rwanda's mental healthcare comes of age

Sunday, July 06, 2025
Painkillers are a set of medications used to control or manage pain.

Why painkillers are important for medical care

Monday, June 30, 2025
He’s showing one of his workers what to do.
Health

How former addict survived Kanyanga and found strength in sawdust

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr. Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health addresses senators on mental health situation in Rwanda
Health

Ketamine medicine set to play role in suicide prevention efforts, Minister Butera says

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A medic tests a man at Kigali Referral Mental Health Centre. Craish Bahizi
Health

Men and mental health: What’s holding the healing process?

Friday, June 20, 2025
Prosper Uruvugundi, Partnerships Manager at Zipline Rwanda, delivering a presentation on semen delivery at the ACAT conference (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

New hope for Rwandan farmers as drone delivery of cow semen begins

Wednesday, June 11, 2025