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Police operations carried out between June and August, in collaboration with communities, intercepted nearly 300 kilogrammes of cannabis.
Crime

Police operations intercept 300kg of smuggled cannabis in three months

Friday, October 24, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema
Health

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Joyland Company Ltd, known for its popular Salama Juice brand, has been ordered to close following violations of quality standards and enforcement of regulatory laws.
Crime

Salama juice producer among factories, pharmacies closed over quality violations

Monday, October 20, 2025
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvestre Twajamahoro, the Police Spokesperson for the Western Province. Courtesy
Security

Western Province: Police step up efforts to curb illicit brew from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Rwanda will host Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17. Courtesy
Health

Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium

Monday, October 13, 2025
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Karate

Flying Eagles dominate U-14 Karate tournament

Monday, October 13, 2025
ACP Steven Rukumba, Commissioner for Testing and Licensing at Rwanda National Police, speaks during the senatorial session that was assessing government’s measures meant to address road accidents, on October 10, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Rwanda

How new road traffic bill may change driver behaviour

Friday, October 10, 2025
Yarub Qudah, Jordan’s minister of industry (Left) and Jane Arakwiye, Rwanda’s minister of environment after signing one of the agreements. Photo by RDB media.
Economy

Rwanda, Jordan sign agreements on trade, investment

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water can reduce the risk of diarrheal illnesses by a significant margin. File photo

Diarrhoea: Your guide to relief, recovery, and prevention

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Medics conduct a scanning exam in Kigali. Rwanda has been advancing clinical trials to tackle pressing health challenges, including by launching the world’s first Marburg virus disease clinical trial in October 2024. Craish BAHIZI
Health

What Rwanda needs to increase clinical research capacity

Monday, October 06, 2025