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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Tito Rutaremara submits a list of RPF Inkotanyi candidates. NEC has provisionally cleared 459 candidates who will contest for parliamentary seats during the general elections slated for next month.
Elections
Over 450 make provisional list of parliamentary candidates
Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza and Philippe Mpayimana, the three presidential candidates that submitted all required documents for their candidatures.
Elections
Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana meet requirements to run for President - NEC
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri (R), and his Guinean counterpart Felix Lamah  sign the agriculture cooperation agreement on June 3, 2024, in Kigali. Courtesy.
Agriculture
What the new Rwanda-Guinea agriculture deal entails
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente briefs members of parliament on the success of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) on Wednesday, June 5. Courtesy
Economy
NST1: Rwanda created 1.3m jobs, exports doubled over seven years
Some of the parliamentary candidates who submitted their candidatures for the upcoming elections slated for July 14-16. Courtesy
Elections
What does it take to be a member of parliament in Rwanda?
According to the Constitution, at least 30 per cent of the lawmakers in the lower house must be women. Sam Ngendahimana
Women
How seats for 24 female lawmakers will be distributed by constituency
Rwandans are among thousands of pilgrims who attended the Uganda Martyrs' Day 2024 celebrations at Namugongo in Wakiso District, Kampala, on June 3, 2024, to honour them for paying the ultimate price in defence of their faith (courtesy)
Religion
Rwandan Christians pay homage to Uganda Martyrs
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri (R), and his Guinean counterpart Felix Lamah, during signing the agriculture cooperation agreement on June 3, 2024, in Kigali. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda, Guinea-Conakry ink agric deal
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI)'s Second Vice President Fatou Harerimana submits a list of 55 candidates to Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of National Electoral Commission, on May 22. Ntirenganya
Elections
Over 670 candidates vie for seats in Rwanda’s parliament
President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State (courtesy)
Elections
2024 Elections: Rwanda’s nine presidential aspirants at a glance
Presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa,  in Kigali, on May 30, 2024 (courtesy photo).
Elections
Mpayimana roots for progress in second presidential bid
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana speaks during the 17th Meeting of the Bureau of EAC Speakers that was held in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 29, 2024. Courtesy
Africa
EAC parliament forced to postpone key activities due to financial constraints
Visitors interact with an exhibitor who was showcasing a Made in Rwanda drone. Rwanda has allocated Rwf2.3 billion in the 2024-2025 fiscal year as initial funding for setting up a Drone Operation Centre. Sam Ngenda
Technology
Rwanda earmarks funds to set up drone operation centre
Chicken are fed at  Agribusiness Solution (ABUSOL) farm in Bugesera District. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Livestock sector players push for strategic cereal reserve amid high feed cost
The Chairperson of PS Imberakuri, Christine Mukabunani, presents a list of 80 candidates for the parliamentary polls to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa.
Elections
PS Imberakuri submits youth dominated list with 80 candidates for parliamentary polls
Ernestine Mukamurara speaks to The New Times after submitting her candidature to the National Electoral Commission for parliamentary elections, on May 24, 2024, in Kigali. Photo by  Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Elections
Why Parliamentary aspirant Mukamurara is championing recognition of unpaid care work
Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam to serve in irrigation at Gabiro Agrucultural Hub. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project was allocated Rwf30 billion. Courtesy
Economy
Ten key projects to be funded under proposed Rwf5.7tn national budget
Elisabeth Niyirora, 57, a secondary school teacher at Hanika high school in Nyanza District, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Thursday, May 23. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Elections
Photos: 57-year-old teacher seeks parliamentary seat in third attempt

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