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Rwandan author Antoine Mugesera speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Mugesera wrote about the events that marked the end of the colonial period and the turbulent aftermath of the country’s independence. Dushimimana
Kwibuka

Three decades of resilience: Mugesera on Ibuka, memory, and path to unity

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
According to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), the maximum retail price of gasoline (petrol) has risen from Rwf1,989 per litre to Rwf2,303 per litre. Sam Ngenda
Rwanda

Transport fares revised with new fuel prices

Friday, April 03, 2026
Richard Niwenshuti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), while CP Theos Badege, a former spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service. Courtesy.
Rwanda

RCI gets new chief executive as CP Badege joins RCS

Friday, April 03, 2026
PAC Chairperson Valens Muhakwa (1st Right), highlights persistent weaknesses despite improvements brought by the 2022 law. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

Lawmakers demand swift overhaul of procurement rules

Thursday, April 02, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured

Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Patients wait for medical services at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHZI

What people feel when services fail

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Residents at Mpazi model village in Nyarugenge District . The initiative is designed to empower low-income workers by allowing them to rent homes while gradually working towards ownership. File
Housing

How rent-to-own affordable housing model works

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30
Technology

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Students during a plumbing exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. The decision by the Rwanda Water Resources Board to require at least 30 per cent of workers in major water resources projects be women is both timely and strategic. Sam Ngendahimana

Women deserve a bigger role in water projects

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A student during an electrical installation exercise at TVET Muhanga. As Rwanda pushes to expand TVET enrolment—recently recording a rise of more than 14 per cent, the pressure to align training with labour market outcomes is intensifying. Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Why TVET graduates still struggle to find jobs

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
An erial view of Kigali Sports hub in Remera. Changes in the area are not limited to buildings.The concentration of development around Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena is contributing to improvements in road infrastructure, traffic flow, and public transport connectivity. Courtesy
Business

Inside Migina’s transformation into a modern sports, entertainment hub

Tuesday, March 31, 2026