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The Cabinet has made 11 new appointments  in public institutions including Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Governance Board, Higher Education Council, and Gender Monitoring Office. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Cabinet makes key appointments in public institutions

Monday, June 08, 2026
Farmers work at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District. The subsidy includes 60 percent on damsheets and chopper machines, warehouses and storage facilities at 50 percent. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Govt support drives climate-smart farming in Kayonza

Monday, June 08, 2026
Land technicians from the National Land Authority are conducting a nationwide field inspection of 611 private land surveyors across the country as part of an assessment exercise running from May 25 to june 12 2026
Rwanda

Govt to expand land surveying capacity with two more stations

Monday, June 08, 2026
According to M23 spokesperson, the Saturday attacks were carried out against village of Ilundu-Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces.
Africa

Two killed, seven injured in attacks blamed on DR Congo, Burundi forces

Monday, June 08, 2026
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026
Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi lead a press conference to share Bank of Kigali’s Q1 2026 Financial Results on Friday, June 5. Courtesy
Featured

BK Group posts Rwf27bn profit in Q1 2026, to scale up SME and agribusiness lending

Monday, June 08, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion about 'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector

Monday, June 08, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District
Housing

10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project

Sunday, June 07, 2026