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The new initiative aims to enhance maternal nutritional status and further mitigate the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including stunting, across the country.Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda introduces multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women

Friday, January 19, 2024
Xavier Niyonsenga, a beneficiary of the Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP), feeds his cow in a cowshed at his home in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, on March 3,2022. Rwanda targets to lift 315,000 households out of poverty and extreme poverty within two years. File
Rwanda

Govt plans to lift 300,000 families out of poverty in two years

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A panel discussion during the October 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event. The 2024 edition will take place at Kigali Convention Centre in October 29. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Technology

Major tech conferences coming to Rwanda in 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024
The New Year is a great time for a health reset, leaving behind unhealthy patterns and embarking on a journey towards a healthier, more energised version of ourselves. Olivier Mugwiza

After that new year resolution, what next?

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Packages of rice produce collected during the haverst time in Bugesera District. Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Analysing Rwanda’s key crop yields in 2023

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
The New Times

Unravelling impact of lifestyle choices on cardiac, general health

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
A teacher helps a child while reading a book at Ecole Primaire Kimisange. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Year in review: five key changes in the education sector in 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
A recent study indicates that brisk walking, at a speed of four or more kilometers per hour, can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Photo: Courtesy
Health

New study shows faster walking may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023
Officials pose for a grouphoto as as USAID announced the two projects Ireme ('Quality') and Tubeho ('Let’s live'), On December 8, in Kigali. Courtesy.
Health

US’s $85m projects expected to enhance healthcare in Rwanda

Saturday, December 09, 2023
A view of Kunga Therapy Center in Kimironko sector, of Gasabo district. Kunga Therapy and seven other health facilities offering traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine have been closed down. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Kunga Therapy, 7 other health facilities closed

Sunday, December 03, 2023