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 Jesca Mutamba
Jesca Mutamba
A shopper excitedly selects and pays for a gift ahead of the festive season at a lively Kigali store. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Culture
Thoughtful gift ideas for the festive season
Boxing Day is celebrated every year on December 26
Rwanda
Boxing Day: A tradition of giving, celebration of charity
Christians sing during a praise and worship session at Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro on Christimas. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion
Believers urged not to miss the real purpose of Christmas
Pastor Frank Karemera of New Life Bible Church speaks to journalists  in Gatenga, Kigali, on Christmas Day, December 25. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion
PHOTOS: Essence of Christmas is recognizing God, says pastor
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Music
Vox Pop: How Rwandan celebrities plan to spend festive season
Singers praise God at St Pierre Anglican Church in Remera in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion
Rwanda churches ready for Christmas
Officials during the meeting in Gicumbi
Culture
Gicumbi: Youth vow to uphold Rwanda’s unity and resilience
Since July 2024, Ministry of Agriculture has replaced government veterinarians with private companies, to create an improved and decentralised system. File
Rwanda
What has changed five months after private vets took over livestock services
Four suspects paraded before journalists after RIB successfully recovered 280 stolen phones valued at over Rwf62 million, and returned them to their rightful owners on Tuesday, December 17. Courtesy
Crime
RIB urges public to remain vigilant about phone theft
Commuters board a public bus during the launch of the distance-based fare system on Wednesday, December 4. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
New fare payment system rolled out to nearly 30 routes
Beneficiaries pose for a group photo at the event in Ndera Sector
Women
Gasabo: Nonprofit stresses need for emotional support to teen mothers
SONARWA Life Assurance Company Ltd and SONARWA General Insurance Company Ltd officials hand over a cheque to school officials at Groupe Scolaire Rushubi Catholique in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: SONARWA pledges school feeding support, environmental conservation at GS Rushubi
Nigerian multi-award winning musician Tems last week confirmed Kigali on her world tour schedule for 2025.
Music
Facts about Tems, the next Nigerian music star on Kigali stage
Soeur Immaculee Uwamariya, the Headmistress of College St. Bernard Kansi in Gisagara District.
Rwanda
16 Days of Activism: How St Bernard Kansi addresses the impact of GBV among students
Participants pose for a group photo at the workshop in Kigali on Friday November 29. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Livestock sector urged to leverage Equity Bank’s financing solutions
An ambulance captured  being loaded with cement sacks last week. Courtesy
Rwanda
What misuse of ambulances means for patient safety
Between 2023 and 2024, the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) recalled 14 medicines and over two dozen batches due to safety and quality concerns.
Health
How and when does Rwanda FDA recall pharmaceutical products?
Tito Rutaremera,  the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum chairs a meeting of  members  of  the  Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda
A closer look at the mandate of Rwanda's experience-laden elders forum

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