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Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Emmanuel Ntirenganya

EALA members during a plenary sitting that debated and adopted a report of the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources on assessment of policies and laws on GMOs in EAC, on March 14, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Courtesy

EAC partner states divided over GMO adoption – report

Friday, March 15, 2024

Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024

MP George Stephen Odongo (standing) moves a motion of the Assembly urging the Council of EAC Ministers and partner states to fast-track the harmonisation of tax policies, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

EALA calls for harmonized EAC tax regimes as 'differences hurt integration'

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Rwandair's plane at Kigali International Airport, Sam Ngendahimana

EAC lawmakers push for airspace liberalisation to lower flight costs

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (R), receives the petition on public services in the East African Community partner states, from Allana Kembabazi, programme manager at Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (L), in Nairobi, Kenya, as EALA MP Gerald Blacks Siranda Gerald looks on, on March 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA

Regional parliament petitioned over inadequate healthcare in EAC

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A female lecturer during a class at the University of Rwanda, Gikondo Campus. According to the report, there were 1,083 PhD staff in 2022. Women were 162 representing almost 15 per cent of the total. Bahizi

Academic staff: Women make up 15% of PhD holders in Rwanda – report

Monday, March 11, 2024

Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of the National Basketball Association Africa (NBA Africa) bags the Forbes Africa Investment Catalyst Award

Clare Akamanzi wins Forbes Africa investment award

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Col Stella Uwineza gives a testimony on her military journey to thousands of participants, during the celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Col Stella Uwineza on what inspired her to join RDF

Friday, March 08, 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and his counterpart Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi during the signing ceremony on Thursday, March 7. The deal was signed in Kigali during the first Session of the Joint Committee for Cooperation between Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. Courtesy

Biruta lauds Rwanda, UAE cooperation as countries ink education deal

Friday, March 08, 2024

MP Fatuma Ndangiza was awarded for her dedication to gender equality and the advancement of women in Rwanda, highlighting the country’s progress in this area and its ongoing efforts to empower women. Photo: Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwandan lawmaker awarded for women progress, gender equality

Thursday, March 07, 2024

The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses members of parliament while responding to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production and distribution on Tuesday, March 5. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda banks on two multimillion dollar projects to bridge energy gaps

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda on March 1, announced new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda. Courtesy

Online forex trading regulations in Rwanda: 10 things to know

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

President William Ruto delivers his remarks during Special Sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, March 5. Courtesy

Ruto wants EAC to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

The presidential and legislative elections will take place in July 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Elections: Who is eligible to vote, who is not?

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

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Somalia becomes full member of East African Community

Monday, March 04, 2024

Agric workers sorting a new Irish potato variety that is grown in a greenhouse in Kinigi Sector in Musanze District. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law set to regulate GMOs

Monday, March 04, 2024