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Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
According to the World Health Organization, over 430 million people worldwide live with disabling hearing loss, including millions of children. Up to 60 percent of hearing loss in children is preventable.
Wellness

Ear infections, loud noise linked to hearing loss: Here's how you prevent it

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Women’s participation in Rwanda’s labour market increased by 7.4 percentage points between 2020 and 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Labour force: Women participation increases by 7.4%

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Communities pay their saved Mutuelle premiums through the Irembo platform. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

How low-income earners pool resources to pay Mutuelle premiums

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Celestin Niyonsaba, a resident of Rusera Cell in Kabarondo Sector, Kayonza District, speaks with the media on February 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

A lifeline at 25: How Mutuelle saved lives and family assets

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
The 2025 Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS) recorded high performance in reconciliation, social cohesion, and unity, with scores above 95%, reflecting sustained efforts to foster a unified citizenry. File

Decentralization: How grassroots governance is driving unity and inclusion

Monday, February 16, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation of the newly conducted study by Transparency International Rwanda in Kigali on Thursday, January 29. Courtesy
Crime

New study reveals bribery and sexual abuse in education sector

Friday, January 30, 2026
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Health

How timely drone blood delivery saved life in wake of road crash

Friday, January 30, 2026
Japan’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo, and representatives of AVEH Umurerwa, Eugene Ndayambaje, the organisation's co-founder, during the signing ceremony on January 26. Courtesy
International

Japan funds construction of dormitory for children with disabilities

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Gisele Emerusenge, a sign language teacher during a class in Kigali. The Africa Deaf Christian College, which will teach sign language formally, is expected to open in September in Bugesera District.
Education

Sign language college set to open by September

Monday, January 26, 2026
Graduates during the ceremony on Friday, January 23.
Featured

UR welcomes 422 new Mastercard Foundation scholars, celebrates first cohort of graduates

Monday, January 26, 2026