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Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File
Health

Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026
The British High Commission Kigali, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, hosted DiploCup 2026 on Saturday, March 28. Photos by Kellya Keza
People

PHOTOS: DiploCup 2026 unites Kigali diplomatic community through football

Sunday, March 29, 2026
The New Times
Health

Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools

Saturday, March 28, 2026
National Electoral Commission staff during past elections. File
Politics

2026 local elections: Which district mayors are eligible to run again?

Saturday, March 28, 2026
The Consumer Week campaign recorded strong participation and engagement across all districts, reflecting growing public interest in consumer protection issues
Featured

Rwanda ramps up consumer rights drive to ensure safer products, quality services

Friday, March 27, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire , Governor of North Province Maurice Mugabowagahunde and Mayor of Gicumbi Emmanuel Nzabonimpa follow a panel discussion in Gicumbi on March 26. The meeting aims to explore investment and business opportunities and strengthen public-private collaboration.
Tourism

Investors, officials explore Gicumbi’s economic, tourism potential 

Friday, March 27, 2026
The New Times
Crime

How Karongi maternal death case changed emergency care

Friday, March 27, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Friday, March 27, 2026
PM Nsengiyumva said Rwanda has saved an estimated $800,000 (approximately Rwf1.17 billion) since 2022 by introducing local kidney transplant services. Courtesy
Health

Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Former President of Rwanda Juvenal Habyarimana and Zaire's former President Mobutu fueled ethnic division in eastern DR Congo

How Habyarimana and Mobutu fueled ethnic division in eastern DR Congo

Thursday, March 26, 2026
The two-day event, titled “Innovative Solutions for Nutrition Security in Rwanda,” took place from March 12–13 in Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

CARE, European Union convene national workshop to drive innovative nutrition solutions in Rwanda

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Some housing units to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Karongi. File
Politics

Imihigo shake-up puts impact ahead of targets

Thursday, March 26, 2026