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Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Emmanuel Ntirenganya

A view of traffic movement in Remera, Kigali. On Thursday, April 17, the Cabinet approved a draft law introducing a point-based penalty system to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety in Rwanda. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

Cabinet approves bill proposing point deduction for reckless driving

Friday, April 18, 2025

A recent survey report shows that Rwanda has significantly reduced poverty over the past seven years, lifting over 1.5 million people out of poverty, an average of 214,000 each year.

10 key highlights from Rwanda’s new living conditions survey

Friday, April 18, 2025

Ivan Murenzi, Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda during the presentation of the seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7) on Wedneday, April 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda lifted 1.5m people out of poverty since 2017 – survey

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks during during the presentation of the seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7) on Wednesday, April 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PM Ngirente promises greater progress as Rwanda cuts poverty by 12.4%

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

A view of Munini Model Village. The poverty rate among Rwandans dropped to 27.4 per cent in 2024, from 39.8 per cent in 2017, a new survey shows.

1.5 million Rwandans out of poverty in seven years

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Nyanza District on April 15 announced that an extraordinary meeting of its council decided to dismiss Erasme Ntazinda from serving as its Mayor “because of failure to fulfil his responsibilities effectively.”

Nyanza mayor Ntazinda dismissed

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Jean-Paulin Uwitonze, Assistant Commissioner for Taxpayer Services and Communications at RRA.

Revenue authority clears air around wedding service taxation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Rwanda’s exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased by 63.9 per cent, from slightly over $951.2 million in 2023 to more than $1.55 billion (approx. Rwf2.2 trillion) in 2024. Courtesy

Rwanda’s exports to United Arab Emirates surpass $1.5 billion

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Rwanda recorded a 32 per cent increase in investment in 2024. File

Rwanda records 32% rise in investment in 2024

Monday, April 14, 2025

RDB Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Guy Afrika, and Chery Holding Group Chairperson, Xu Hui sign the agreement in Kigali on Saturday, April 12. Courtesy

Rwanda inks deal with Chinese automotive and tech group

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Rwanda’s coffee export revenues fell by 32.1 per cent, dropping to $78.7 million (approx. Rwf110 billion) in 2023-2024.

Switzerland, US, UK top buyers of Rwanda’s coffee

Saturday, April 12, 2025

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana delivers his remarks

Bizimana details how Belgium fostered culture of impunity, laid groundwork for 1994 Genocide

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Coffee is one of Rwanda’s main exports to the US.

How US’s new tax reforms could impact Rwanda

Friday, April 11, 2025

Tens of cows in modern dairy farming at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Courtesy

AgriHubs to power Rwanda’s food future

Thursday, April 10, 2025

A driver died while 22 passengers were injured on Tuesday, April 8, when a minibus hit crash barriers in Huye District.

Huye: Bus driver dies, 22 passengers injured in road accident

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

The RDF Army Chief of Staff (ACOS), Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, is attending the African Land Forces Summit from 7 - 10 April 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Courtesy

RDF Army Chief of Staff in Ghana for African Land Forces Summit

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement delivers his remarks at the commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Role of Belgium in decades-long violence against Tutsi exposed as Rwanda marks Genocide

Monday, April 07, 2025

The bills seeks to boost local juice production with lower tax rates as imported juices will pay more. Photo courtesy

Five things to know about Rwanda’s proposed tax on juices

Sunday, April 06, 2025