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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
President Paul Kagame receives a delegation of Volkswagen Group Executives who are in Rwanda for the 5th anniversary of Volkswagen partnership with Rwanda, at his office in Kigali, on June 9, 2023 (Village Urugwiro).
Rwanda
Rwanda set to use locally assembled Volkswagen electric tractors
Workers on duty at Inyange industries. According to a newly proposed bill by the Chamber of Deputies, powdered milk and processed water will be exempt from taxation. Dan Nsengiyumva
Economy
Govt to tax e-cigarettes, exempt milk powder, water
Some housing units at Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. BRD revealed reforms to the affordable housing programme, allowing more Rwandans to access low-interest loans and achieve homeownership. Bahizi
Housing
BRD explains new changes to affordable housing guidelines
At the Avocado Sea Freight Trial Workshop, Jean-Marie Vianney Munyaneza, export services division manager at NAEB, said sea route could  be a cheaper alternative shipment means to aircargo (Emmanuel Dushimimana)
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda to extend avocado export by sea after successful initial shipment
RwandAir's Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo speaks during a meeting. Courtesy
Aviation
RwandAir CEO sheds light on high cost of flying in Africa
People representing entities that were awarded for their efforts to address plastic pollution through plastic waste management pose for a photo with Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya (C), and the Director General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Juliet Kabera, on June 5, 2023, in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment
PHOTOS: Inside Rwanda’s revised green growth blueprint
A resident is served by Irembo agent as  they unveiled the BYIKORERE Campaign, that aims at revolutionizing how citizens access and engage with government services in Burera in May. Courtesy
Technology
Digitisation: 400 more services to be accessed via Irembo
ICT and Innovation Minister, Paula Ingabire addresses Senators during a consultative session on actions in line with developing ICT in Rwanda on June 1. Courtesy
Technology
ICT Minister on why making smartphones in Africa is not competitive
Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Donatille Mukabalisa (C), UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, Rabab Fatima (fourth right), and other officials pose for a group photo at Parliamentary Buildings in Kigali, on Friday, June 2, 2023 (courtesy).
Rwanda
Rwanda to host UN landlocked developing countries conference
Minister Paula Ingabire addresses MPs during a plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies  . Courtesy
Technology
Telecos excited about end of 4G internet monopoly
Senators unanimously adopted the revision of the Constitution on Friday, June 2. Courtesy
Rwanda
Senate adopts revision of Rwanda's constitution
Doctors conduct a screening exam where internet is mostly needed during the services at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. Dan Nsengiyumva
Technology
Rwanda set to pilot 5G internet
Prisoners arrive at the Supreme Court for a hearing session. The Supreme Court, for instance, operates from a rented building that costs Rwf117 million per month, totaling Rwf1.4 billion annually. Sam Ngendahimana
Finance
How much does govt spend on renting public offices?
Rwanda FDA has banned the use of Gastro-Resistant sodium valproate tablets BP 300mg and Gastro-Resistant sodium valproate tablets BP 500mg. Internet
Health
Rwanda FDA bans drug used for Epilepsy treatment
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Featured
Cogebanque Plc, Kirehe District collaborate to provide healthcare support to 1,000 vulnerable people
A new law on the prevention and punishment of money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, was recently promulgated and published in Rwanda’s Official Gaze
Law
Ten changes in money laundering, anti-terrorism law
Delegates during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated French owned Isange Estate at Rebero in Kigali. Canadian investors are among those who have expressed interest in a project to construct 1,250 affordable houses in Ndera Sector. Photo: File.
Housing
Foreign investors eye Rwanda’s affordable housing scheme
EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki (C), and Justice Benjamin Odoki the Chairperson of the Committee of Experts tasked with drafting the Constitution for the proposed EAC Political Confederation (L), among speakers at the press conference on May 28, 2023, in Kenya. (Courtesy)
Politics
Kenyans recommend use of EAC ID in Political Confederation

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