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Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, speaks during the launch of BKreative at the Kigali Public Library on February 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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BKreative to unlock up to Rwf1bn financing for Rwanda’s creatives

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa and GiveDirectly chief executuve Nick Allardice shake hands after signing the agreement on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt, GiveDirectly launch Rwf200bn fund to speed up poverty reduction

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Agriculture

Govt secures over Rwf110bn for Kayonza irrigation project

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rwandan youth and their parents from Belgium arrived in Rwanda for a 10-day cultural study tour. Captured here at Kinigi after visiting different place in Musanze.

From weaponized youth to architects of Rwanda’s future

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
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NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A view of Gisenyi airstrip that is under rehabilitation in Rubavu town. According the officials the revamping works are in their final stages. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Gisenyi airstrip re-opening expected to boost tourism, trade

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo during an awareness-raising workshop on industrial participation in the country’s nuclear power project, on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Energy

Rwandan industries could benefit from nuclear power projects

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Maputo 2026: Why the AU trade ministers’ meeting matters

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
A section of Sulfo Rwanda Industries in Nyarugenge District. Factories operating outside designated industrial zones have been given up to 10 years to relocate to approved areas. File
Infrastructure

What to know as govt sets deadline for factories to relocate to industrial zones

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Officials follow a traditional ballet during a high-level customer engagement forum hosted by NCBA in Musanze. Courtesy
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NCBA commits to financing Musanze’s urban development

Monday, February 23, 2026
Bamboo trees planted along the shores of the Nyabarongo River, a major tributary of the Nile River in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How Rwanda’s erosion control efforts shield Nile basin rivers

Monday, February 23, 2026