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Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) will celebrate the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) from September 23 to 26.
Women

International week of the deaf honours Rwanda's achievements in advancing women, girls’ rights

Monday, September 23, 2024
The University of Rwanda is planning to increase its hostel capacity to accommodate up to 60 per cent of undergraduate students. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda planning to accommodate 60% of students

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health

Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast held at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, September 15. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

Kagame on positive faith and a call for critical thinking

Saturday, September 21, 2024
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), due in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11-22. Photo Courtesy
Environment

COP29: Will Rwanda’s carbon market take off at UN climate change meeting?

Friday, September 20, 2024
People with disabilieties during the meeting at Kanombe. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Employment challenges persist for people with disabilities despite policy safe guards

Friday, September 20, 2024
Students celebrate during the graduation ceremony
Featured

Our Sisters Opportunity’s journey to creating last-mile women entrepreneurs

Friday, September 20, 2024
Under the NSTII, Kayonza district will develop Ndego irrigation scheme on 2068 Ha, Establishement of land husbandry techniques in Kibare, Ihema, and Nasho catchment areas on over 500 Ha. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kayonza District unveils development projects under five-year strategy

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
President Xi Jinping met with President Paul Kagame during the Summit of FOCAC. The two leaders announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

A new starting point for China-Rwanda brotherhood in the new era

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Dr. Jean-Damascène Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at RBC revealed that in Rwanda, the suicide rate was estimated at 5.6 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Health

Suicide: What can be done to check the surge in cases?

Saturday, September 14, 2024