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Some of the layer chickens at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s poultry boom: How can momentum be sustained?

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A pineapple farm in Sake Sector in Ngoma District where farmers use irrigation. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma farmers push for irrigation to unlock Lake Sake’s potential

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Louise Mushikiwabo , the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie addresses the 46th Ministerial Conference of LaFrancophonie in Kigali,on November 19, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi (2)
International

Mushikiwabo voices concern over escalating Middle East conflict

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
According to the regulator, the pump prices are set at Rwf1,989 per litre for gasoline (petrol) and Rwf1,948 per litre for diesel, a slight increase from Rwf1900 during that review. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Gasoline prices remain unchanged in latest fuel review

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Above: Anita Mukabasenga. Below (left to right): her beloved family, lost in the February 28 accident: Arnold Shimwe, Ariella Aganze, Jean Martin Tuyiringire, and Ornella Ishimwe.
Society

Woman who lost husband, three children in Rubavu accident speaks out

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Officials launch the new initiative that targets at least 100 people per day to access free early screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Courtesy
Featured

Featured: Mobile clinic targets 30,000 with free diabetes, cancer, HIV screening annually

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Rwanda's ambassador in Abu Dhabi, John Mirenge
International

Rwandans in UAE, Bahrain remain safe, says embassy

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health

Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A fuel pump SP petrol station at Gishushu in Kigali. Due to Iran-US war fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent, while other imported goods have risen between 10 and 20 percent. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Economists warn of oil shock, urge spending cuts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and District officials and customers during the official opening of its Rusizi branch. NCBA Bank Rwanda has now branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Kayonza, and Rubavu, the addition of Rusizi. Courtesy
Featured

NCBA launches Rusizi branch, expanding its Rwandan, regional reach

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Paediatrician Dr Jean Claude Kanyamihigo at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remer. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

World Hearing Day 2026: Protecting children from preventable hearing loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026