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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
Rwanda welcomed Africa’s first mRNA vaccine factory on Monday, March 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Five things to know as Kigali welcomes first modular vaccine factory

Monday, March 13, 2023
Ginkgo Bioworks announced a one-year pathogen monitoring program at the Kigali International Airport to identify new and emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 ,on Wednesday, February 15.
Technology

Rwanda, US tech firm ink deal to enhance biosecurity capabilities

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Workers sort sweet potatoes at a greenhouse in Musanze District. The centre has become a solution to the farmers who struggled to get good seeds. / Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Expert makes case for agric biotechnology

Monday, October 17, 2022
The New Times

University of Rwanda to introduce master’s programme in biotechnology

Saturday, August 13, 2022
The signing ceremony took place in Kigali on August 11.

Rwanda, US biotech firm in joint effort to address biosecurity challenges

Friday, August 12, 2022
Agriculture technicians work on multiplication of a new variety of Irish potato seedlings in Musanze District. Agri experts are making a case for adopting agricultural biotechnology. According to the experts, genetically modified crops produced through the use of biotechnology have much to offer in line with addressing food insecurity and the increasing production costs. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

How agricultural biotechnology could boost food security

Friday, July 22, 2022