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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have called for urgent action to address road toll disputes, customs system gaps, inefficient border post operations. File
Business
Non-uniform road tolls, stay fees hurt EAC trade, say lawmakers
Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops
Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali. Under the upgrading works of the Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub, it will be transformed into a modern, climate-resilient facility. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Cabinet approves $100m for Nyabugogo upgrade, Kigali mobility overhaul
Visitors during a guided tour of Bwiza Riverside Homes in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing
Inside rising real estate investment appeal
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society
Want to change your name? What to know about new rules
Kigali skyline. IFC is set to back Rwandan-headquartered private equity firm. PHOTO/FILE.
Featured
World Bank’s IFC to back Admaius’ $500 million Virunga Africa Fund II
RwandAir has announced it will gradually resume flights to Dubai and Doha starting June 1. Courtesy
Aviation
RwandAir set to resume Dubai, Doha flights
National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Providence Umurungi said the change reflects operational realities within the institution. COURTESY
Law
How new immunity provision could protect human rights body staff
The discussions focused on aviation, logistics, and opportunities to support Rwanda’s regional connectivity and growth ambitions.
Aviation
Rwanda, Boeing explore aircraft financing amid aviation ambitions
Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2025. File
Rwanda
New rules to protect public servants’ net pay from pension reform impact
BK Group Plc Board Chairperson Jean Philippe Prosper and the grioup's CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana during the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kigali on Friday, May 22. All photos by Kellya Keza
Featured
BK Group at 60: Strong profits fuel higher dividends, expansion drive
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
Featured
I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
Featured
Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament  on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law
Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill
Stella Rusine Nteziryayo, BRD Chief Executive and Davide Petrangeli,  sign the agreement in Kigali on the sidelines of AFRICA CEO FORUM l in Kigali on May 15.
Featured
BRD, Italian Climate Fund seal €30m deal to spur Rwanda’s green economy
Equity Group and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of World Bank Group sign a major partnership agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
New Equity Group, IFC deal to drive jobs in agriculture, creative economy
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti.
Govt introduces VAT on digital goods, services
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Health
Ruhengeri Hospital modernisation begins to take shape

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