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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

The MT Sea Wolf, carrying the Rwanda National Energy Company’s (RNEC) maiden cargo of 40,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products.

Rwanda-Kenya energy deal: 40,000-tonne maiden petroleum cargo arrives at Mombasa

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Participants use sign language during the 3rd Sub-Regional Convening, in Kigali on Friday, September 25. The two-day meeting brought together women from Rwanda, Malawi, Kenya and Ethiopia. Courtesy

Women with disabilities face violence, exclusion from leadership – study

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Workers dry coffee beans at a collection centre in Kirehe District in 2024.File

Govt eyes organic export markets, but certification costs remain a hurdle

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Kigali residents take part in Car Free Day mass sport. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Did you know physical exercise can reduce stroke risk by up to 45%?

Monday, September 28, 2026

Hydroponic fodder is produced by growing seeds without soil and with minimal water, using about ten times less water than traditional methods. Courtesy

Rwf100m fodder scheme seeks to ease dry-season milk shortages

Friday, September 25, 2026

National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks to journalists during a press conference in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Political parties, civil society among observers for local elections

Friday, September 25, 2026

Leonard Ndagijimana, the president of the Parti Démocrate Centriste (PDC), was elected as spokesperson of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations. Courtesy

PDC leader Ndagijimana elected as spokesperson of political parties forum

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Ambassador Wellars Gasamagera has been nominated by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) to become a senator. Courtesy

Gasamagera picked to replace late Senator Mukabalisa

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Agriculture minister Telesphore Ndabamenye and other officials officially launch Giseke Agricultural Irrigation Project in Gisagara District on Wednesday, September 23. Courtesy

Rwf70bn irrigation project launched in Gisagara

Thursday, September 24, 2026

A medic conducts COVID 19 vaccination exercise in Kigali in 2022. EALA members have initiated an inquiry into a funding gap facing the EAC Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines. File

EALA probes funding gap for Kigali-based EAC vaccine centre

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Chinese mining companies operating in Rwanda have pledged to strengthen environmental protection. File

Chinese mining firms in Rwanda pledge greener, more responsible operations

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Coffee experts tour a new coffee plantation of the new varieties that were developed with support from World Coffee Research (WCR) in Rubona , Huye District. Courtesy

Govt moves to introduce five climate-resilient coffee varieties

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

A resident repairs his roof in Nyaruguru District following an alert about the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Courtesy.

El Niño: Districts race to relocate families from high-risk areas

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

China Road and Bridge Corporation's workers on duty during a road construction project in Karongi. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Chinese road enterprises created over 500,000 jobs for Rwandans – report

Monday, September 21, 2026

Some cranes in Rugezi wetland.According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy

Plans to turn Rugezi Wetland into national park gain momentum

Monday, September 21, 2026

NEC said about 70,000 volunteers have been trained to support the upcoming local government elections. Courtesy

70,000 volunteers to facilitate local govt elections - NEC

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Kigali Heights complex, which was previously owned by Kigali Heights Development Company Ltd before being sold to Yyussa Company. The former owner is now being placed into insolvency liquidation because the building was the only property it owned.

What to know as Kigali Heights Development Company is placed into insolvency liquidation

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Ecole d’Arts de Nyundo school in Rubavu District was left submerged after the banks of the River Sebeya burst in May, 2020. Rwanda is seeking more funding to cope with such climate change effects.

Govt seeks $7bn to close climate finance gap by 2035

Friday, September 18, 2026