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INTAYOBERANA Troupe's child dancers perform during a showcase in 2019. The cultural troupe is among Rwanda's long-standing groups dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional dance. Photo: Kigali Today.
Others
New dance contest seeks to professionalise industry, preserve culture
Monday, July 13, 2026
American fitness influencer Ashton Hall has gifted a new car to a Rwandan fitness content creator Enock Uwizeye, popularly known as Kagarara or Ashton Small. Courtesy
Ashton Hall gifts Kagarara car, startup capital during Kigali visit
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Hall landed at Kigali International Airport at about 2 a.m. alongside Rwandan content creator Enock Uwizeye, widely known as Ashton Small or Kagarara, and fellow content creator Indian Ashton Hall.
Showbiz
Ashton Hall lands in Rwanda after viral African tour with Kagarara
Friday, July 10, 2026
Gospel music sisters Vestine Ishimwe and Dorcas Kamikazi, popularly known as the duo Vestine and Dorcas, during an interaction show. Courtesy
Music
Vestine and Dorcas resume music after split with MIE Empire
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
At least 928 candidates with special educational needs are expected to sit the 2025-26 Primary Leaving Examinations that began on Tuesday, July 7. Courtesy
Education
Over 900 candidates with disabilities sit Primary Leaving Exams 
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The 12th Ubumuntu Arts Festival will take place in Kigali from July 13 to 19. Photo by Mugwiza
Art
Ubumuntu Festival returns with stories of hope, healing and humanity
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana launches the examinations at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Gasabo District, on Tuesday, June 7. Courtesy
Education
Over 277,000 candidates sit 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examinations
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
US-based Rwandan gospel singer Jobert Medard Ngabo, popularly known as Meddy.
Music
Meddy reflects on gospel transformation, fatherhood and comeback
Monday, July 06, 2026
Bruce Melodie and The Ben exceeded expectations and proving their popularity extends well beyond Kigali.
Music
Bruce Melodie, The Ben light up Rubavu in thrilling tour finale
Sunday, July 05, 2026
Christian Intwari, the founder of Our Past Initiative. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Art
Financing arts: Who qualifies to access loans? 
Friday, July 03, 2026
Rwanda Fashion Entrepreneurs.
Fashion
Rwanda’s fashion industry eyes global reach through UK exchange
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
A group of 15 Rwandan film professionals is in South Korea for a two-week training programme. Courtesy
Cinema
Rwandan filmmakers begin two-week training programme in Korea
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Rwandan content creator Enock Uwizeye popularly known as Kagarara 'Ashton Small', linked up with American fitness influencer Ashton Hall in Ghana.
Rwandan content creator Kagarara goes viral after meeting Ashton Hall
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Rwanda Education Board Director General Nelson Mbarushimana interacts with the author Yolande Mukagasana during the launch on Friday, June 26.
Rwanda
Mukagasana's new book seeks to teach Genocide history to youth
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Music
Bruce Melodie, The Ben shut down Nyamata, Bwiza misses out
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Bruce Melodie and The Ben resume their battle on the stage on Saturday when the Summer Country Tour heads to Nyamata, Bugesera District. COURTESY.
Music
Summer Country Tour moves to Bugesera as rivalry builds momentum
Friday, June 26, 2026
Kigali Fashion Week founder John Bunyeshuri (right) recently cancelled the seven-year management contract with Ugandan firm LG Event, owned by George Lugoloobi (left). Courtesy
Fashion
Kigali Fashion Week founder, organiser up in arms amid contract termination
Friday, June 26, 2026
REB Directro General Nelson Mbarushimana asked 17 district leaders to take sanctions against the teachers not later than July 10.
Crime
Dozens of teachers face sanctions over exam malpractices
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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