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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta meets Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, during his visit to Rwanda that starts on Thursday, August 31. Courtesy
Education
Rwanda, UK announce Rwf90 billion partnership for girls education
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with   Kathy Magee, the President and CEO of Operation Smile after meeting at Village Urugwiro  on Wednesday, August 30. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health
Kagame meets Operation Smile boss
A view of the ongoing construction activities to revamp Amahoro Stadium. According to the officials, remains of 32 people have been exhumed from the construction site of Amahoro Stadium in the past two weeks, Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Crime
Over 30 bodies exhumed from Amahoro stadium
Local coaches, Grace Nyinawumuntu, Innocent Seninga and Jimmy Mulisa. Courtesy
Football
German trained coaches on how Bayern Academy will impact football in Rwanda
L-R: Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Jan-Christian Dreesen, Bayern Munich Chief Executive Officer and Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, the Minister of Sports hold a jersey of Bayern Munich after announcing the signing of a five-year partnership with the German football club on Sunday, August 27. COURTESY PHOTO
Economy
Rwanda's European club sponsorships: Assessing the return on investment
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Business
New law shifts responsibility for public transport tenders in Rwanda
Lawyers in Rwanda Bar Association during a swearing-in ceremony in 2023. Kenya is embarking on a legislative process to allow Rwandan and Burundian advocates to practice on its territory. Courtesy
Law
Kenya in process to unblock practice of Rwandan lawyers on its territory
A group of people praying in a house in Eastern province. Following  the death of a young woman during a prayer session at a neighbor's residence on August 24, officials have called on residents to pray in designated places
Rwanda
Rwamagana: Authorities urge safe prayer locations following tragic incident
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Religion
Rwamagana: 22-year-old woman dies "during prayer"
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. Statistics from Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) show that there are a total of 89,034 inmates in the 13 correctional facilities in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Prison population on the rise despite decongestion efforts
Rubayita Siraj, the 34-year-old track and field athlete passed away on Friday, August 18, in Iten, Kenya, where he was engaged in individual training. Courtesy
Rwanda
Slain Rwandan athlete Rubayita laid to rest
The Director General of the Higher Education Council, Rose Mukankomeje, urged the students that are going for education in China to study hard and strive to come back with knowledge. Craish Bahizi
Education
More Rwandan students get Chinese scholarships
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for RIB said that RIB has issued a stern final warning to more than 30 YouTube channels it accuses of disseminating content related to prostitution and pornography.File
Crime
Over 30 local YouTube channels get ultimatum for spreading pornography
Rubayita Siraj, the 34-year-old track and field athlete passed away on Friday, August 18, in Iten, Kenya, where he was engaged in individual training. Courtesy
Rwanda
Family of Rwandan athlete killed in Kenya speaks out
Rubayita Siraj, the 34-year-old track and field athlete passed away on Friday, August 18, in Iten, Kenya, where he was engaged in individual training. Courtesy
Rwanda High Commission sends diplomat to Rubayita's death scene
Rwandan athlete Rubayita Siraj  Middle and Long Distance who died in Kenya. Internet
Other Sports
He was a good athlete– Athletics body eulogises deceased Rubayita
An artistic impression of Zaria Court Kigali, a recreational hub that is under construction within Kigali’s lively sports and entertainment district near the BK arena and the under-construction Amahoro stadium. courtesy
Zaria Court: From a symbol of war to a top recreational hub
A view of Kamembe airport in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Aviation
Kigali-Kamembe flights: Rwandans urged to take advantage of low prices

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