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The Kigali Bulk Water Project, featuring the Kanzenze Water Treatment Plant, is one of several initiatives by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) to address water shortages in Rwanda. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Major projects in the offing to address water shortages

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The New Times

Decentralization: A tool for implementing good governance for effective service delivery in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Residents of Kayonza District celebrate Umuganura 2024, a centuries-old tradition rooted in pre-colonial Rwanda that brings communities together in gratitude for the fruits of their labor. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Editorial

Umuganura should go beyond celebrating soil’s yield

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Missio Invest Conference on Faith and Finance held in Kigali in March 2025.
Featured

Featured: Faith, finance, and the future: How Missio Invest is empowering church-led growth in Africa

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The New Times
Basketball

Explainer: The origin and mission of Giants of Africa

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Cyclists ride through the streets of France during the just concluded Tour de France 2025. The 2025 UCI Road World Championship arrives in Rwanda in September, with BRALIRWA joining as an official partner. Photo by UCI
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: BRALIRWA joins the ride as official beverage partner of UCI Rwanda 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rwanda is set to introduce a new digital ID system designed to offer a secure, user-friendly, and adaptable identity solution aimed at improving access to services and enhancing data protection. Courtesy Photo

Questions of a countryside teen on Rwanda’s new digital ID

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Acting is Luswata's calling
People

“Good art doesn’t chase money, it attracts it”- Veteran actor Luswata on Ubumuntu experience, art and activism

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The New Times
Basketball

Sixteen Rwandan prospects join Giants of Africa basketball camp

Monday, July 28, 2025
Now available on Google Play, the app operates across 12 African countries and eliminates the need for prior authorization when seeking medical treatment while traveling. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
Technology

Smart Access App rolls out in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, July 28, 2025