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Charles Nyandwi

Charles Nyandwi

A cabbage farmer works in her plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Why Rwanda needs to scale up agroecology

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Rwanda Football Federation president Fabrice Shema who is facing charges related issuing a bouncing cheque. Courtesy

Issuing bouncing cheques: What does the law say?

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Fabrice Shema, president of Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). Courtesy

FERWAFA boss Shema’s case goes to prosecution

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks. Courtesy.

NCD Alliance backs govt crackdown on illicit alcohol

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Four people were killed and 16 others injured after a Coaster bus rolled over in Kirehe District early on Monday, August 17. Courtesy

Kirehe: Four killed, 16 injured in Coaster bus crash

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc and Jonathan Everett Shafer, Managing Director of Fortis Green Housing pose for a photo at the signing of the agreement. Courtesy

BPR Bank, Fortis Green Housing deal opens new path to homeownership

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

NEC has released the provisional list of 45 approved candidates vying for the vacant youth representative seat in the Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy

Youth MP by-election: 45 candidates cleared to contest

Monday, August 17, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Rwanda’s transparency score increased from 45 in 2021 to 50 in 2023 and 55 in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Five areas where budget oversight falls short

Monday, August 17, 2026

A fire broke out in the rainforest on Mount Muhabura in Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 14. Courtesy

Muhabura fire extinguished but police wary of reignition

Sunday, August 16, 2026

NESA will announce the results of Primary Leaving Examinations and Ordinary Level National Examinations on Thursday, August 20. Courtesy

National exams: NESA to announce results for primary, O-Level

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Aview of EKON M1 V3, the latest electric motorcycle, unveiled by Spiro at Expo Ground in Gikondo, Kigali, on Friday, August 14. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Spiro unveils new e-motorcycle built for Rwanda’s tough terrain

Saturday, August 15, 2026

ACP Boniface Rutikanga, Rwanda National Police spokesperson. Courtesy

Police record 46% decline in assault cases after recall of illicit alcohols

Friday, August 14, 2026

Rwanda ranked sixth in Sub-Saharan Africa with a score of 55, behind South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and Kenya. File

Rwanda registers progress in budget transparency — survey

Friday, August 14, 2026

Emile Bienvenu, the Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File.

Who are the public servants arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown?

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Graduates celebrate during the AIMS graduation ceremony in Kigali on June 27, 2025. According to a new Prime Minister’s Order published in the Official Gazette on August 10, the Higher Education Council (HEC) will strengthen its technical capacity through a new organisational structure featuring specialised teams responsible for accreditation, quality enhancement, academic recognition, internationalisation, digitalisation and research. File

What to know about structural changes at higher education council

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, Emile Bienvenu, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File

Rwanda FDA boss among 18 officials arrested amid crackdown on illicit alcohol

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Some owners and managers of companies involved in alleged illegal production and supply of alcoholic beverages, that have been arrested. Courtesy

78 suspects in illicit alcohol crimes head to prosecution

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Members of Parliament during a session. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Parliament flags major gaps in quality certification

Tuesday, August 11, 2026