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Tito Rutaremera, the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum chairs a meeting of members of the Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

A closer look at the mandate of Rwanda's experience-laden elders forum

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
People during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Regular exercise, well-rounded diet reduces dementia risk, says health expert

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Children with disabilities during Boccia game, a precision ball sport, that is used to promote inclusion and empower children with intellectual disabilities.
Football

Boccia: Huye’s path to empowering children with intellectual disabilities

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda

What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Two children with intellectual disabilities playing Boccia in Bugesera District-courtesy

Paralympic body advocates for children with intellectual disabilities through Boccia

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
Michel Nkurunziza from The New Times received the Disability Inclusion Award of 2024 Development Journalism in Kigali on November 7. Courtesy
Rwanda

New Times reporters win development journalism awards

Friday, November 08, 2024
Osteoporosis knee pain. is a gradual thinning of bones that commonly occurs with advancing age.

Osteoporosis: A preventable health crisis

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Officials and participants during the launch of Bridge Talent Fair, on Thursday, October 24. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: SMEs solving youth unemployment in Rwanda

Monday, October 28, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda

Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Alice Nkulikiyinka, the Managing Director of the Business Professional Network (BPN) speaks at the launch Bridge Talent Fair, on Thursday, October 24. Courtesy
Featured

SMEs solving youth unemployment in Rwanda

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls in the 56 member countries.
Africa

CHOGM 2024: Leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind

Tuesday, October 22, 2024