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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. Photo Courtesy.
Rwanda
Key findings in 2022-2023 Auditor General’s report
Mugunga displacement site near Goma, eastern DR Congo. © UNHCR/Blaise Sanyila
Rwanda
Rwanda dismisses reports on camp bombing in DR Congo
The Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Nelson Mbarushimana, addresses members of the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on May 2. Courtesy
Education
Rwanda uses tech to monitor teachers, remote learning
Major General Emmanuel Bayingana delivers a presentation on stopping the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and building the unity of Rwandans in a sustainable way, during an event to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi held at Parliament buildings in Kigali, on May 3, 2024 (Courtesy).
Rwanda
Maj Gen Bayingana on RPF/A bravery in stopping 1994 Genocide, hope for brighter future
A view of the Busanza Automated Driving Test Centre located in Busanza, Kicukiro district. The centre will give individuals a more streamlined and convenient experience when undertaking driving license examinations. Courtesy photo
Featured
Rwanda National Police introduce Busanza Automated Driving Test Centre
Rwanda armed forces’ shop (AFOS) has been granted authority to make investments under a bill that was passed by the Lower House on May 2. Courtesy
Economy
Rwandan armed forces' shop to get investment powers in new bill
Judith Uwizeye,  the Minister in the Office of the President (R), explains proposals in the draft law governing NGOs, on May 2, 2024 as Rwanda Governance Board CEO Usta Kaitesi looks on . Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda
Bill on NGOs: Civil society asks for clarity on operating budget clause
Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CESTRAR) has appealed for low-income earning employees who unable to meet their basic needs. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Labour union appeals for pay rise amid high cost of living
Members of Tuzamurane Cooperative work in their potato plantation in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Law
Ten key proposed changes in Rwanda’s cooperative bill
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File
Infrastructure
Chinese engineering firm embarks on Kigali sewerage system project
During the event, mourners observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Benin on Saturday
Kwibuka
Rwandans in Benin commemorate Genocide with a call to shun its denial
A worker sorts the processed gold at Rwanda's gold refinery plant in Kigali. Rwanda’s total export receipts reached $3.5 billion (approx. Rwf4.5 trillion), up 17.2 per cent from 2022 revenues. File
Business
UAE was Rwanda’s largest export destination in 2023 – RDB
Delegates follow panelists during the National Investment Forum of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which was held on April 23 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda’s $502m agricultural investment opportunities ‘offer prosperity prospects’
A worker showcases processed gold at Gasabo Gold Refinery (GGR) in Kigali on December 1, 2023. According to RMA, reducing taxes on minerals, including gold, could attract investors to the country, and stimulate interest in selling processed minerals. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Industry players hopeful about proposed mineral tax changes
Rwanda Correctional Services, Commissioner General Evariste Murenzi and ICPA President Peter Severin during the signing of an MoU to allow Rwanda to host the 27th ICPA AGM Annual General Meeting and Conference to be held in Rwanda In October 2025. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda to host global prisons’ body conference in 2025
Trade Mission from UAE visiting Dubai Port World in Kigali on August 30, 2019. According to RDB’s latest annual report, majority of the recorded investments came from India and United Arab Emirates. Craish Bahizi
Economy
India, UAE top Rwanda’s list of foreign investment in 2023
 Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. The AG disclosed that unlawful expenditure decreased by 60 per cent during the financial year that ended on June 30, 2023, compared to the previous fiscal year. Courtesy.
Economy
Unlawful expenditures drop as more public entities get clean audits
Auditor General (AG) Alexis Kamuhire presenting the annual audit report for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, May 2. Courtesy
Economy
Auditor General to present findings on state finances to Parliament

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