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Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente briefs members of parliament on the success of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) on Wednesday, June 5. Courtesy
Economy

NST1: Rwanda created 1.3m jobs, exports doubled over seven years

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Some of the parliamentary candidates who submitted their candidatures for the upcoming elections slated for July 14-16. Courtesy
Elections

What does it take to be a member of parliament in Rwanda?

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi members during the campaign in Rulindo on August 13, 2018. Over 600 candidates submitted their candidatures ahead of the 2024 July elections. Photo by Sam Ngenda

Why the 684 electoral candidates are Rwanda’s riposte to Forbidden Stories

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
According to the Constitution, at least 30 per cent of the lawmakers in the lower house must be women. Sam Ngendahimana
Women

How seats for 24 female lawmakers will be distributed by constituency

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI)'s Second Vice President Fatou Harerimana submits a list of 55 candidates to Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of National Electoral Commission, on May 22. Ntirenganya
Elections

Over 670 candidates vie for seats in Rwanda’s parliament

Sunday, June 02, 2024
President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State (courtesy)
Elections

2024 Elections: Rwanda’s nine presidential aspirants at a glance

Saturday, June 01, 2024
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Women

Former Malawian President Joyce Banda on how Kagame inspired her

Friday, May 31, 2024
President William Ruto speaking on Wednesday, May 29, at the opening of the African Development Bank’s annual meeting themed ‘Africa’s Transformation, African Development Bank Group, and Reform of the Global Financial Architecture’ in Nairobi, Kenya
Africa

President Ruto seeks to reduce Pan-African Parliament seats

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Candidate Julienne Mukasine, 35, a farmer based in Nyamasheke District wants to contest for a seat in parliament, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Farmer on mission to eradicate stunting in children eyes parliamentary seat

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The official launch of the obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) residency training program took place at Rwamagana Level Two Teaching Hospital on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Health

OB-GYN residency training set to enhance maternal, child healthcare

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Nigerian Afro-pop musician Adekunle Gold put up an electric performance at the halftime show of Friday night’s Basketball Africa League (BAL). Dan Gatsinzi
Showbiz

Showbiz recap: Adekunle Gold thrills Kigali, Bruce Melodie in London and more

Monday, May 27, 2024
Ernestine Mukamurara speaks to The New Times after submitting her candidature to the National Electoral Commission for parliamentary elections, on May 24, 2024, in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Elections

Why Parliamentary aspirant Mukamurara is championing recognition of unpaid care work

Sunday, May 26, 2024