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Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Michael C. Fairbanks, the CEO of Akagera Medicines says it has secured over Rwf16.5 billion (€12 million), a round that is expected to allow for capacity-building. Courtesy
Science

Rwandan biotech firm raises Rwf16 billion to upskill workforce

Sunday, February 04, 2024
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Education

UR students complain over lengthy academic holidays

Friday, January 12, 2024
Participants are seen here during a boot camp session of the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest, a startup pitching competition, on November 13. The top 25 startups are set to pitch their innovative solutions before judges on November 24. COURTESY PHOTOS
Technology

Hanga Pitchfest 2023: 25 startups in boot camp set to showcase solutions

Friday, November 24, 2023
The Manager of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Project, Vitumbiko Chinoko, speaks during an interview on agricultural biotechnology in Nairobi, on November 3. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Africa

Expert gives insights on GMO potential, adoption in Africa

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. FILE
Agriculture

Drought, pest-tolerant biotech maize gaining foothold in Africa

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Professor Jerome Kim delved into the intricacies of vaccine development, shedding light on the complexities of this field during a hybrid public lecture on Vaccine Development and Medicine Financing held on Thursday, October 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

UR, International Vaccine Institute empower students with insights on vaccine development, medicine financing

Friday, October 06, 2023
An agric expert works in multiplication center in Musanze District. The government has taken a step towards regulating genetically modified organisms with the introduction of a new draft law governing biosafety. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture

Rwanda introduces new biosafety bill to regulate GMOs

Monday, July 17, 2023
Delegates follow a panel discussion on Small and Medium enterprises during the event held in Kigali on June 30. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trade Ministry hails SME’s contribution to development

Monday, July 03, 2023
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the inauguration of a two-day workshop on Thursday, June 15. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Workshop evaluates UR's AI Projects' impact on Covid-19 response in Rwanda

Friday, June 16, 2023
Members of the RPF-Inkotanyi during the 16th National Congress of the party to celebrate the 35th Anniversary. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

RPF’s spirit 35 years down the road

Thursday, April 06, 2023
The University of Rwanda Vice Chancellor Didas Muganga Kayihura delivers remarks during the official launch of Masters, PhD programmes in biotech. The new programmes follow Rwanda’s vision to become a regional hub for next-generation bio-manufacturing. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda starts Masters, PhD programmes in biotech

Thursday, April 06, 2023