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The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). Sam Ngenda
Economy

MPs approve relevance of bill reforming central bank operations

Friday, February 13, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the revised figures before lawmakers, on Thursday, February 12. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Govt revises down 2025/2026 fiscal budget by Rwf80bn

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Victoire Ingabire during a hearing session at Kicukiro Primary Court on June 19, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s justice system is not answerable to EU

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A view of one of the newly constructed residential areas in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Kigali City explains phased system for new residential site approvals

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Minister of Labour and Public Service Christine Nkulikiyinka (2nd Left) addresses the parliamentary committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, January 22. Courtesy
Crime

Misconduct cases among public servants drop by 53%

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda

How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
According to a new bill passed by the parliament on January 5, right-Hand-side vehicles can operate legally in the country. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Why some right-hand drive vehicles are allowed in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Traffic police officers check drivers’ documents at Gishushu junction in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Traffic point deduction system should be rolled out with 'caution'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Cross-border trucks parked at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam.. File
Infrastructure

Govt pledges to address truck drivers’ parking concerns

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A traffic jam photographed at former Rwandex in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Phone use while driving only illegal if hand-held, minister clarifies

Monday, December 29, 2025
The United States has recalled nearly 30 ambassadors from dozens of countries as part of a wider diplomatic reshuffle under President Donald Trump’s administration.
International

US recalls dozens of ambassadors mainly from Africa

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Believers during a praise and worship session at Evangelical Restoration Church in Kigali on December 25. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Beyond the pulpit: Service or self-interest?

Thursday, December 11, 2025