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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Farmers irrigating chills pepper crops in Kayonza District, the intra-African agricultural trade reached a new high of $17 billion, finally surpassing its previous peak in 2013, and 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
Intra-African agricultural trade reaches $17b
Irembo staff shows residents how Irembo operate through Byikorere Compaign. Courtesy
Technology
More land services now accessible through Irembo
Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam
Finance
New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima, one of best performers in O-Level national exams, receives a Lenovo laptop during the release of the results on Monday, August 27.
Education
Visually impaired student among top performers in national exams
The Minister Interior Dr Vincent Biruta and  Maj Gen (Rtd) David Tamba Ocil Taluva, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone during the signing agreement in Kigali on Monday, August 26.Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda, Sierra Leone sign internal security deal
Prof. Penina Uwimbabazi, the only candidate contesting to represent private institutions of higher learning. Courtesy
Elections
Who is Prof. Uwimbabazi, the sole senatorial candidate for private varsities?
Workers on duty at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe District. Tea is one of Rwanda’s top agricultural exports. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Nine priority sectors for new industrial policy in Rwanda
Candidates for the September senatorial elections pose for a photo with NEC officials, after the electoral body had a meeting with them, on August 23, 2024, at its headquarters in Kigali, ahead of the campaign (Courtesy)
Elections
Campaign of senatorial aspirants begins on August 26
Rwanda has moved to regulate tontines, commonly known as ibimina, small schemes. Courtesy
Finance
15 things to know about new regulations for ‘ibimina’
RIB has confirmed the arrest of an elected Member of Parliament over his alleged role in the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime
RIB confirms arrest of MP-elect accused of genocide
Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy
Infrastructure
City mayor pledges faster issuance of construction permits
MP Valens Muhakwa, 41, was re-elected Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics
Muhakwa to focus on value for money after re-election as PAC Chair
Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy
Politics
Dusengiyumva re-elected mayor of Kigali
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Politics
City of Kigali gets 12 councillors after Thursday’s elections
MP Alice Muzana is the new Chairperson of the Committee on Land, Agriculture, Livestock and Environment. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics
PHOTOS: Who are newly elected house committee chairpersons?
Workers sort coffee for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Sam Ngendahimana
Business
How Rwanda's coffee exports generated over $450m in six years
Packages of rice produce that was harvested in Nyagatare District. The government will purchase 26,000 tonnes of rice that lacked buyers, and distribute it for the national school feeding programme. File
Agriculture
Govt to buy 26,000 tonnes of rice to cushion farmers from losses
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists in May. NEC, on August 17, published a list of 32 candidates for senatorial elections scheduled for September. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Elections
Senatorial elections: 32 senate candidates approved

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