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Energy Private Developers (EPD) and BK Foundation have distributed solar power systems and improved cookstoves to 141 households in Nyanza and Ruhango districts. Courtesy
Featured

EPD, BK Foundation light 141 households with solar systems

Monday, December 16, 2024
UR graduates during a graduation ceremony in October 2024. The University of Rwanda recently announced the decision to reinstate its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Industry pushes for 'tech transfer strategy' as UR reverts to 4-year degree programmes

Monday, December 16, 2024
RSSB staff on duty. The new reforms to be implemented in January, will see pension contributions being calculated based on gross salary rather than basic salary.
Rwanda

Six things you should know about new pension reforms

Saturday, December 14, 2024
ALL SMILES: Graduands take a selfie during a graduation ceremony at Huye Stadium in November 2018. The University of Rwanda has reinstated its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Education

Why University of Rwanda has reverted back to four-year degree programmes

Thursday, December 12, 2024
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks during the 'United Against Online Abuse' session, a side event of the FIA General Assembly taking palce in Kigali- Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

FIA president calls for action against online abuse in sports

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Courtesy
Environment

Climate shocks impede SDGs progress as Rwanda records 10,000 disasters in 8 years

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Lab technicians test one of the helmets during the official launch of the facility on Wednesday, December 12. The facility can test 30 to 40 helmets per day. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda launches Africa’s first motorcycle helmet testing laboratory

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative recognised five innovative women-led agribusinesses for their remarkable contributions to environmental and climate change solutions
Featured

FEATURED: BK Foundation, Inkomoko award top five women-led agribusinesses in ‘BK Urumuri’ initiative

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
A very congested street during morning hours at Cyamitsingi in Remera in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Infrastructure

Six things to know about Kigali urban transport improvement project

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa discussed about the need for perspective shift, economic potential of sports, and returns on investment in the sector. Courtesy
Africa

NBA Africa’s Akamanzi on sports investment, returns

Monday, December 09, 2024
The survey titled 'Contribution of Co- and Extracurricular Activities to Youth Employability in Rwanda.'
Rwanda

New study highlights impact of extracurricular activities on youth employability

Saturday, December 07, 2024
Venantie Mukamutara, one of the residents who completed literacy training for adults, showcases her writing skills during a graduation ceremony in Gisagara District in August 2024. Courtesy
Rwanda

Experts weigh in on Rwanda's plan to educate 700,000 adults

Saturday, December 07, 2024