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Heritier Bahizi

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Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Filmmakers, designers and cultural curators gather around a shared mission_ to record Rwanda’s history with care, accuracy and a distinctly Rwandan point of view. COURTESY

Rwandan filmmakers reclaim Genocide narratives through own productions

Monday, May 11, 2026

Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.

Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026

A newborn arrival, a record-setting AI track and an expected Olamide performance headline a packed week in entertainment. COURTESY

A newborn, a No. 1 record and a Kigali headliner: Lifestyle moments turning heads

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A housing development under construction in Kigali. The KUBAKA digital system now allows landowners and developers to apply for, and track building permits online. PHOTO BY Kellya Keza

Rwanda’s digital permit reform gains ground with Kubaka

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Students during a school day at a public institution in Rwanda. The Berulo App, now used in more than 1,100 schools nationwide, supports attendance tracking and early warning systems aimed at reducing dropout rates. PHOTOS BY Dan G. Kwizera.

A Rwandan founder’s plan to digitize school attendance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Thousands of youths during Our Past commemoration event, at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9 at Nyanza -Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top nine ‘Kwibuka 32’ events blending remembrance and creative expression

Friday, April 10, 2026

Ben’Imana makes history as first Rwandan-Directed film in Cannes official selection. COURTESY.

Rwanda’s Ben’Imana breaks new ground with Cannes 2026 selection

Friday, April 10, 2026

As Rwanda enters the 100 days of commemoration, the nation’s airwaves shift from entertainment to remembrance, with music becoming a vessel for memory, mourning and unity.

Kwibuka 32: How Rwandan music holds the nation’s grief

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

The experience, billed as “A Taste of Rwanda,” brought together fresh local ingredients, traditional recipes and a modern dining room.

‘A Taste of Rwanda’ at The Nest brings heritage dishes back to the table

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Atmosfera marks its anniversary with the Dark Forest Edition, scaling up to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village for what organizers describe as its biggest staging yet.

Seven must-attend Kigali events this weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026

The Tony Elumelu Foundation officials and the new cohort of entrepreneurs during the ceremony to unveil the selected people at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Courtesy

Twelve Rwandans to benefit from fresh Tony Elumelu’s entrepreneurial support

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Tony Elumelu.

Tony Elumelu Foundation commits $16 million to Africa’s entrepreneurial growth in 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans, speaks to The New Times at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

“Africa is the future market”: Global Citizen chief on changing touring dynamics

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

IN PICTURES: Doja Cat brings “Vie” to life in Kigali in first-ever Africa performance

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

American rapper Doja Cat will headline Move Afrika concert at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo Courtesy

Doja Cat in Kigali: What to know ahead of Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026