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Rwanda plans to increase land under export crops from 79,409 hectares to 97,100 hectares during that period, according to government figures.
Agriculture

Subsidised insurance for greenhouse farms launched

Friday, May 08, 2026
Dr. Hillary Okello, the Ugandan Comedian is in Kigali for a performance at Friday’s Thank God It’s Funny, to take place at Kigali Universe.
Showbiz

Dr. Hillary Okello: The comedian who once treated patients in Kampala

Friday, May 08, 2026
Rwandan-owned biopharmaceutical platform, AKAGERA Medicines was built to translate this philosophy into practice—advancing the discovery, development, and manufacturing of vaccines and biologics.

When the lights flicker: From aid dependency to African ownership

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)
Health

Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026
South Africa health officials on May 6, confirmed that two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
Health

Hantavirus: South Africa confirms cases

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.
Health

Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
Health

More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands

Monday, May 04, 2026
Tea pickers work in Nyabihu based tea plantation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
People

Do workers in Rwanda know their rights?

Friday, May 01, 2026
Both delegations pose for a group photo at INES Ruhengeri. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Denmark varsities deepen collaboration in cancer research

Friday, May 01, 2026
Workers sort minerals at a mining site in Burera District, on July 22, 2022. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Progress in mining is clear, but workers deserve more

Friday, May 01, 2026
Workers in a production process at Safintra Rwanda Ltd, a roofing materials manufacturer, at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Govt prioritises workplace wellness to boost output

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of Global Health Hub on Monday, April 27. Courtesy
Health

Four universities launch initiative to transform medical training

Monday, April 27, 2026