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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Rwanda's Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI), the country's primary measure of inflation, rose by 13.6 per cent in June 2026. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Consumer prices increased 13.6% in June
RSSB's Heza Estate, comprises 548 residential units across two categories, a landmark residential development located in Batsinda, Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali. Courtesy
Housing
Homebuyers could move into Heza Estate in January 2027, says RSSB boss
Farmers salvage rice crops washed away by flooding in Nyagatare District in 2020. File photo.
Agriculture
Govt steps up measures to shield agriculture from global shocks
Police and local government officials went to the quarry site where a segment collapsed and killed 10 people on Thursday, July 9, in Bugesera District. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Bugesera mayor urges caution after 1O die in quarry collapse
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Addressing MPs, Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that Rwanda needs at least 3,000 hospital beds to ease pressure on health facilities across the country. Dan Gatsinzi.
Health
3,000 hospital beds needed to end overcrowding, says health minister
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses Members of Parliament, while presenting the government's activities under the theme, "Strengthening Rwanda's Resilience to Internal and External Shocks," on Thursday, July 9. All photos by Kellya Keza
Economy
$8bn recorded in private investment commitments since 2024, PM tells Parliament
Members of Parliament follow the presentation of a report by the Committee on Unity, Human Rights and the Fight against Genocide on its analysis of the policy adoped in 2020. Courtesy
Rwanda
Parliament urges review of unity, reconciliation policy
The committee chairperson Fulgence Nsengiyumva speaks during a presentation of a report by the Committee on Economy and Finance assessing the implementation of 2020 Senate resolution,  on Tuesday, July 7. courtesy
Economy
Private sector urged to support industrial park development
Placide Uwiragiye also supports children from poor families to get school materials. Courtesy
Society
From child survivor to builder of hope
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during a guided tour of Musanze industrial zone on August 14, 2025.  The Senate will summon the Prime Minister to explain how the government plans to address persistent issues delaying the development of infrastructure in industrial parks. Courtesy
Economy
Senate summons PM over issues in industrial park development
Rwanda's Ambassador in Egypt  Dan Munyuza and officials celebrate  the 32nd anniversary of Liberation on Saturday, July 4.
Security
Kwibohora 32: Rwandans in Egypt, Luxembourg honour RPA patriotism, courage
One of Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi artsits presents her work during a competition in Kigali on August 27, 2025. Photo  by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
MPs call for stronger royalty system to protect creatives
A section of Kigali City Centre in Nyarugenge District on June 25, 2026. The country marked 32 years after Liberation on July 4, the ministry said Rwanda’s economy has expanded from $1.4 billion in 1994 to $16.3 billion in 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Kwibohora32: Rwanda’s growth story in key figures
Rwanda Security Force (RSF-5), together with the Rwandan community in Cabo Delgado, Mozambican security forces, and government officials, during  Rwanda’s Liberation at RSF Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia
Rwanda
PHOTOS: How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Liberation Day
Members of the Rwandan community from across Switzerland gathered to celebrate Liberation Day
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Rwandans abroad mark Liberation Day with commitment to unity, development
The report further cited progress in combating genocide ideology and denial, as well as the conservation of Genocide memorials, noting that four memorial sites have been recognised by UNESCO.
Culture
Parliament calls for review of cultural heritage policy
Visitors tour the store at Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), in Bugesera District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture
Locally produced fertiliser to reach 40% of national demand
Chilli farmers harvesting in Rwamagana. The government will increase subsidies on selected fertilisers for the 2027A planting season to mitigate the impact of a sharp rise in global input prices.  Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture
Govt increases fertiliser subsidies amid global price shocks

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