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Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth and Arts; Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth; Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT; Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU Ambassador to Rwanda; and Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, attend a past YouthConnekt event where young Rwandan entrepreneurs showcased their products. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s Rwf49bn five-year youth strategic plan

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Architects and quantity surveyors look over building plans. Rwanda’s Parliament has updated the law to officially include quantity surveying as a recognized profession alongside architecture and engineering. Net Photo

Rwanda’s built environment at a crossroads: The law is passed, but the real work begins now

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A view of the port of Djibouti. The country gave Rwanda land to facilitate trade and investment. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Why foreign land given to Rwanda remains unutilized

Monday, July 28, 2025
A railway worker at work. Tanzania and Rwanda recently announced plans to strengthen railway and air connectivity, a strategic step toward boosting regional integration and economic development.
Editorial

Why Rwanda-Tanzania rail and air links matter

Monday, July 28, 2025
Youth participate in Aguka 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan youth through training, mentorship, funding, and access to loans. Courtesy Photo
Business

Seven things to know about proposed youth investment fund

Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Infrastructure

Over 150 properties set for compensation as industrial parks take shape

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks during the handover ceremony held on Friday, July 25, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Politics

Premier Nsengiyumva pledges ‘pragmatic, Rwanda first approach’ as he assumes office

Friday, July 25, 2025
The African Union Commission (AUC) has launched the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) to boost the continent’s ability to conduct policy research and promote evidence-based policymaking on shared, cross-border challenges.
International

AU launches new platform to strengthen research, policy

Friday, July 25, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva sworn in as Prime Minister, vows to prioritize citizen welfare

Friday, July 25, 2025
Gasabo District office in Kigali. Rwanda’s districts have significantly increased local revenue over the past decade, a trend authorities aim to sustain. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Districts’ revenues nearly tripled in the last decade: what next?

Friday, July 25, 2025
CLOCKWISE: Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment; Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources; Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure; and Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government.
Editorial

Congratulations to the new cabinet! Now the hard work begins

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025