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Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Valentine Uwamariya explaining the relevance of the bill to lawmakers on March 18. Courtesy
Law

Inheritance: How new bill seeks to ensure will authenticity

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security

Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister

Friday, March 15, 2024
Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Rwandair's plane at Kigali International Airport, Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

EAC lawmakers push for airspace liberalisation to lower flight costs

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
L-R- Kenya's President William Ruto, opposition leader Raila Odinga and Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at Kisozi, Uganda on February 26, 2024. PHOTO _ POOL
Africa

Ruto: EAC to back one candidate for AUC top job

Friday, March 08, 2024
MP Fatuma Ndangiza was awarded for her dedication to gender equality and the advancement of women in Rwanda, highlighting the country’s progress in this area and its ongoing efforts to empower women. Photo: Courtesy
Women

PHOTOS: Rwandan lawmaker awarded for women progress, gender equality

Thursday, March 07, 2024
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses members of parliament while responding to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production and distribution on Tuesday, March 5. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Energy

Rwanda banks on two multimillion dollar projects to bridge energy gaps

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
President William Ruto delivers his remarks during Special Sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, March 5. Courtesy
Africa

Ruto wants EAC to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
An agric worker sorting potato seedlings at Musanze-based greenhouse. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

On EAC’s GMO disharmony and little-known GM mosquito research

Monday, March 04, 2024
Agric workers sorting a new Irish potato variety that is grown in a greenhouse in Kinigi Sector in Musanze District. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Health

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law set to regulate GMOs

Monday, March 04, 2024