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Coffee farmer Evariste Mutibagirana and his wife harvest coffee in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District.
Agriculture

Coffee price rise sets stage for improved farmer incomes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Nyamata Primary Court has granted bail to Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. Courtesy
Crime

Gitagata rehab boss Bahame released on bail

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The minimum price for quality, well-ripened coffee cherries from farmers has been revised upwards to Rwf750 per kilogramme in 2026. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Price of coffee cherries up by 25%

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Kigali. Craish Bahizi.
Law

Drivers with foreign licences could lose merit points under new system

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda

How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Henry Obike, Chief Innovation Officer at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank launches "Twika na Banki Muhorana" campaign to drive digital banking

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A segment of Minembwe that was bombed last year. The AFCM23 movement says the coalition the Congolese government forces carried out drone strikes on Minembwe on Monday, January 12, resulting in civilian deaths.
Africa

Fresh drone strikes kill civilians in Minembwe, says AFC/M23

Monday, January 12, 2026
Rwanda has decided to back Louise Mushikiwabo for a third term as Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). Courtesy
International

Rwanda backs Mushikiwabo for third term at Francophonie

Monday, January 12, 2026
Rwanda’s mining and quarrying output rose 4.1 per cent year-on-year in November 2025. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Mining output up 4.1% year-on-year in November 2025

Monday, January 12, 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays nationwide to allow Ugandans time to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
International

Uganda declares public holidays ahead of 2026 election

Monday, January 12, 2026
Traffic Police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Law

Major penalties in new traffic bill, related offences

Monday, January 12, 2026
Revelers at Fresh Year Fresh Riddims Concert at BK Arena on January 3. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Late-night concerts spark debate over child performers

Monday, January 12, 2026