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Rwandans had a detailed system of timekeeping long before the introduction of watches. Time was read from nature, guided by the movement of the sun, animals, birds and daily human activity.
Rwanda

How ancient Rwandans counted years

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Kevin Kade, who invited Bongo Flava star Alikiba to the show, shared the stage with him for a live performance. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music

PHOTOS: Kevin Kade marks five years in music as ‘The Last Night’ ushers Kigali into 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Olivier Mbabazi, a veterinary officer at SABAN abattoir in Nyabugogo, Kigali, showing one of the cold rooms for meat handling to The New Times’ journalist, at the facility, on December 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda

Festive season: Chicken, beef demand triggers price hikes

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Kisimenti is one of the busiest commercial centres around the City of Kigali, especially during evening hours. January blues usually follow a season of high spending thanks to an extended period of social events and merrymaking. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Business

Holiday spending drives January blues: Tips to avoid them

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Kevin Kade, Alikiba headline New Year’s Eve concert at KCC Public square
Music

Kigali to ring in 2026 as Kevin Kade, Alikiba headline New Year’s Eve concert

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
DJ Marnaud will be on the decks at the Last Swing show scheduled on the New Year eve at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas. Photo courtesy
Music

DJ Marnaud, local artistes to light up New Year’s Eve ‘Last Swing’ fiesta

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The City of Kigali announced both public and private locations where fireworks will be displayed from the night of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, into Thursday, January 1, 2026. Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Where will fireworks be displayed?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Students in boarding schools across Rwanda will begin travelling back to school from January 3-6, following the end-of-year festive break. Craish Bahizi
Education

Students to return to school from Saturday

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Gospel musician Vestine Ishimwe tied the knot with her Burkinabé husband Idrissa Ouedraogo before splitting in November. Photo by IGIHE.
Showbiz

Which celebrities tied the knot in 2025?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
British-Jamaican producer and Amapiano DJ Skyla Tylaa will peform at an open-air music event scheduled for December 30 at Atelier Du Vin’s parking lot. 
Music

Skyla Tylaa to perform at Atelier Du Vin New Year countdown

Friday, December 26, 2025
The Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, speaks to journalists at KCC public square on Wednesday, December 25.
Rwanda

Mayor warns against reckless behaviour as Kigali festivities kick off

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The New Times
Religion

A Christmas of reflection, togetherness, and giving back

Thursday, December 25, 2025