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Officials at Rwanda-Nordic and Baltic Business Forum 2026,
Business
Nordic, Baltic investors eye Rwanda’s green finance ecosystem 
Monday, March 09, 2026
Officials during the launch of CPF Group, a diversified Kenyan financial services institution, into Rwanda. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured
Kenyan financial firm CPF Group enters Rwanda with $20m investment
Monday, March 09, 2026
The Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda Sujay Chakrabarti and George Kimathi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, March 4. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
University of Kigali, Airtel Rwanda partner to empower students with digital skills, affordable internet
Friday, March 06, 2026
Some of the men who were granted release on parole at Nyarugenge Correctional Facility on Thursday, March 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Crime
Who gets release on parole and how is it different from pardon?
Friday, March 06, 2026
A section of Remera residential area which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Infrastructure
Why official land prices no longer reflect reality
Thursday, March 05, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security
Monday, March 02, 2026
Among the affected airlines is national carrier RwandAir as well as Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, alongside many other global operators.
International
Rwanda-bound travellers stuck in transit in Middle East
Monday, March 02, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health
PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins hundreds of residents in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District, for this month’s Umuganda, a community initiative. Together, officials and community members worked on anti-erosion embankments in a nine-hectare forest, strengthening efforts to protect the environment and prevent soil degradation.
Environment
PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins residents to protect Kicukiro’s environment
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Workers demolish some of the remaining properties at Giporoso. Photos by Kellya Keza
Infrastructure
Giporoso-Masaka road upgrade: More businesses relocate
Monday, February 23, 2026
The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology
Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation
Monday, February 23, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary in Kigali on February 19. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda bourse has facilitated Rwf3 trillion in capital raising since launch
Friday, February 20, 2026
A section of Remera residential area near Amahoro Stadium, which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Law
Land termination policy raises questions over property rights
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Newly constructed housing blocks at Mpazi Model Village, built to accommodate residents previously living in high-risk zones in Nyarugenge District near the Mpazi drainage system in Kigali. Courtesy
Housing
Landowners without capital are trading land for homes
Monday, February 16, 2026
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Wellness
What your valentine’s flowers really say. And how to choose the right bloom
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Women
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Actress Bazongere walks 160 kilometers to raise awareness about menstrual health
Friday, February 13, 2026
An artistic impression of New Kigali International Airport in Bugesera. On the right is Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa during his presentation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Aviation
Minister Murangwa explains changes in funding model for new international airport
Friday, February 13, 2026
A view of Lacasa apartment in Kigali where the building is divided into privately owned units. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Housing
Why more Rwandans opt for condos for accommodation
Friday, February 13, 2026

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