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Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems

Monday, October 27, 2025
A panel discussion at the conclusion of Generation Gender (Gen G) programme in Rwanda concluded on Friday, October 24.
Featured

Generation G: 5 years of empowering youth to champion gender equality

Monday, October 27, 2025
Isaro Econext and Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) Rwanda joined students and community members of all ages to plant avocado trees on October 24. Craish Bahizi
Featured

Kamonyi: How CanalBox is 'greening Rwanda's future', one tree at a time

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana and Emilie Fernandes, Country Director of Plan International Rwanda launch the new Country Strategy for 2026–2030. Kellya Keza
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A look at Plan International Rwanda’s 2026–30 country strategy

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Ten outstanding young entrepreneurs were awarded Rwf 10,000,000 in seed funding and 6 months of mentorship to grow their agribusiness ventures. Courtesy
Business

Ten agripreneurs share Rwf100m in funding from Imbuto Foundation

Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Way of Hope Choir and Ambassadors of Christ get ready to inspire at the “Road to Impact” concert on October 26 at KCEV. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Where Kigali dances, sings & celebrates this weekend

Friday, October 24, 2025
A mother and her new born at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. All photos by Keza Kellya
Women

Delivering hope: How Burera’s mothers navigate childbirth in rugged terrain

Friday, October 24, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Vendors inside a potato store in Nyabisindu, Remera in Gasabo District. The government says it has lifted fixed prices for agricultural produce. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Why Rwanda ended price controls on farm produce

Wednesday, October 22, 2025