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Rwandan poet Sylvestre Nsengimana is set to launch his debut poetry album, Tears In A Verse, in Paris, France, in February
Art

Rwanda’s Nsengimana to launch debut poetry album in Paris

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Valens Rwamukwaya.
People

Longtime TV cameraman Rwamukwaya dies at 69

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Thousands attended the concert at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (Camp Kigali) in honour of Rwandan heroes. Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Artistes honour Rwandan heroes at youth-filled concert

Monday, February 02, 2026
A health worker interacts with a blood donor during an exercise in Kigali, in June 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Dispelling misconceptions around blood donation

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Ishyaka ry'Intore cultural troupe will headline 'Nzazicundira' concert on January 31 at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village. Photo file

Where to hang out this Weekend

Friday, January 30, 2026
Creatives at a masterclass session organised by Imbuto Foundation in Kigali on January 28. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Art

Creatives on why branding matters in talent monetisation

Friday, January 30, 2026
The Woman in Cabin 10.
Cinema

Weekend movie picks: Seven films worth watching

Friday, January 30, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Captured inside African Leadership University, Mbairassem Koularambaye Newton showcases her entrepreneurial journey through a small popcorn business launched on 14th October 2025, in partnership with Ingride Bourma. Courtesy
Business

How foreign students hustle with gigs and small businesses in Kigali

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The graduation ceremony took place at Butaro in Burera District on Sunday, January 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

UGHE graduates first cohort of doctors, marks 10 years of health equity training

Monday, January 26, 2026
Comedian Japhet Mazimpaka performs during his one-man comedy at Urban Park Suites in Kigali on January 23.
Showbiz

Fame, false validation take center stage at Japhet’s one-man comedy show

Saturday, January 24, 2026