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The Banyarwanda are people who live in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, speak Kinyarwanda, and share cultural ties with Rwanda. Internet

Colonial legacy should not impede Banyarwanda’s rights

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Members of Parliament passed the new healthcare services bill on Monday, August 4.
Health

Rwanda Parliament passes bill allowing surrogacy, contraceptives for 15-year-olds

Monday, August 04, 2025
Two buses transport commuters in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Public ownership could end Kigali’s bus delays, build inclusive transport system

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Leon Mugesera fueled hate with eloquence. Courtesy

Rehabilitating dogs and other beasts

Monday, August 04, 2025
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Security presenting a report on oversight activities aimed at combating genocide ideology and promoting unity and resilience. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for renewed efforts in reintegration of ex-genocide convicts

Monday, August 04, 2025
A view of a peatland in Gisagara District. The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country. Photo: File.
Environment

Rwanda to restore ‘degraded peatlands’

Monday, August 04, 2025
MTN RWANDA Chief Executive Officer Ali Monzer (R), during a recent campaign to celebrate Customer Engagement Day. The company was on Thursday, July 31, fined tens of millions of francs by RURA following recent service disruptions. Courtesy
Rwanda

How much do telcos pay in fines for services disruptions?

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection

Friday, August 01, 2025
A view of Rwanda's Central Bank Headquarters in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Central bank invites innovators to try Rwanda’s upcoming digital currency

Friday, August 01, 2025
Umuganura Celebration was held at Ubworoherane stadium in Musanze on Friday, August 1. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Culture

PHOTOS: Minister Habimana reaffirms relevance of Umuganura at national celebration

Friday, August 01, 2025
Umuganura, Rwanda's national harvest day celebrated on the first Friday of August. Craish Bahizi

How Umuganura is transcendental and unifying in Rwandan society

Friday, August 01, 2025
PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Culture

How Umuganura is transcendental and unifying in Rwandan society

Friday, August 01, 2025