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Parents accompanied their children at the event at Polaris School, the former Ecole Belge de Kigali.
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Polaris School showcases student innovation in rapid IB transformation
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali Diane Karusisi speaks during a Business Breakfast Meeting at the BK Arena Lounge on December 12.
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BK hosts business clients for strategic engagement session
Saturday, December 13, 2025
The celebration featured a surprise appearance by Santa, who delighted children with gifts and warm greetings.
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Festive season magic unfolds as Kigali Marriott Hotel lights its Christmas tree
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Davido shuts down sold-out BK Arena as Kitoko reunites with Kigali fans
Saturday, December 06, 2025
Bank of Kigali CEO, Diane Karusisi, poses with staff and graduates for a group photo during the ceremony in Kigali on December 4. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
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BK expands talent pipeline with fourth ELTP and sixth management trainee graduations
Friday, December 05, 2025
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Music
Davido touches down in Kigali ahead of ‘sold out’ BK Arena concert
Friday, December 05, 2025
Davido is set to headline another concert in Kigali at BK Arena on Friday, December 5, as part of the ,5ive' album tour. Photo file
Music
Davido in Kigali: The top five tracks on “5ive” album
Friday, December 05, 2025
African envoy in Kigali met with members of Pan-African Movement Rwanda on December 4 to start preparations for the 63rd Africa Day, set to be celebrated on May 25, 2026. Courtesy
Politics
PAM Rwanda, African envoys discuss preps for Africa Day 2026
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the BK Foundation NextGen mentorship session held on December 3 at the BK headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
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Bank of Kigali hosts ‘NextGen’ mentorship for emerging African innovators
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Naeem Ullah Khan, speaks during a visit by a high-level delegation of Pakistani senators and business leaders to Rwanda for a three-day working mission on Monday, December 1.All photo
Business
Pakistani senators, business leaders explore cooperation opportunities in Rwanda
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
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Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen
Monday, December 01, 2025
Martin Mbonu, Chief Executive Officer of ComzAfrica (center, wearing a khaki sweatshirt), poses with his colleagues. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from addressing airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and other essential utilities for millions of Africans. Courtesy
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ComzAfrica marks 15 years of shaping Africa’s digital financial landscape
Monday, December 01, 2025
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Believers rejoice as Richard Nick Ngendahayo leads night of worship, reunion
Sunday, November 30, 2025
L–R: Gospel artiste Richard Nick Ngendahayo; Natacha Haguma, CEO of Fill the Gap; Media Umulisa Rutayisire, General Manager of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Kigali; and Alain Numa, MTN Rwanda’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, during the press briefing for the Niwe Healing Concert at BK Arena on November 25. Courtesy
Music
All is set for Niwe Healing Concert, say organisers
Friday, November 28, 2025
AfricaWeek 2025 brought together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in Kigali from November 20–21. Photos by Keza Kelia.
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Norrsken’s Africa/Week unites builders to shape continent’s future
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Murenzi and his Namibian counterpart Raphael T. Hamunyela after the signing. Courtesy.
International
Rwanda, Namibia ink partnership in correctional services
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Equity Group launched a three-day trade mission in Kigali, bringing together over 300 participants, including 65 international delegates, to explore investment opportunities in Rwanda and the East African region. Courtesy
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Equity Trade Mission positions Rwanda as potential gateway for regional expansion
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Nick Ngendahayo and his wife (second from right) pose for a group photo with the team behind his concert after the interview with The New Times
Music
Richard Nick Ngendahayo opens up on life in US, homecoming concert
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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