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Catheline Bwinturo, 98, a basket weaver in Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district. She is a living archive of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Photos: Courtesy

How a 98-year-old weaver inspired a women's coop, preserved Rwandan culture

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Justice Anita Mugeni, an accomplished Rwandan lawyer who is currently serving as Vice President of the EACJ, a role she assumed on June 20, 2023. She joined the regional court in 2021 when she was appointed as a judge to the EACJ Appellate Division. Courtesy

Lady Justice Anita Mugeni: Pioneering change in East African jurisprudence

Monday, March 17, 2025

Eloge Hakizuwera says his passion for photography dates back from his childhood-courtesy

From childhood passion to innovative art spaces: The journey of Eloge Hakizuwera

Monday, March 03, 2025

Violence has no gender - every victim deserves to be heard, believed and protected. Courtesy

Breaking the silence: The hidden crisis of gender-based violence against men

Friday, February 28, 2025

Dr. Donatilla Kanimba during the interview with The New Times. She has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the disabled and impaired – not just in Rwanda. Willy Mucyo

Dr. Donatilla Kanimba: A journey of resilience and advocacy for the visually impaired

Monday, February 10, 2025

To stick eyelash extensions include chemicals and ingredients that may be irritating or harmful

When beauty goes wrong: How eyelash extensions could breed infections

Sunday, February 09, 2025

Massage parlours and saunas have become a phenomenon, with many establishments of this kind popping up in many places in the City of Kigali. Sam Ngenda

Behind the scenes: How massage parlours are becoming hotbeds of promiscuity

Friday, January 24, 2025

Rwego Ngarambe, Minister of State for Sports during the interview on January 17. Olivier Mugwiza

Inside the lifestyle of Rwanda’s youngest minister

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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DJ Theo, 41, dies after battle with illness

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Rwego Ngarambe, 30, Minister of State for Sports during the interview with The New Times in Kigali, on January 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Interview: New state minister for sports Ngarambe talks Rwanda's sports ambitions

Monday, January 20, 2025

Self-love a cornerstone of personal relationships.

Self-love a cornerstone of personal relationships – experts

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Prof Rwigamba Balinda, the founder of Kigali Independent University during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on January 13. Photos by Willy Mucyo

Prof. Rwigamba Balinda: A lifelong commitment to shaping Africa’s future leaders through education

Friday, January 17, 2025

Gislaine Teta, a 22-year-old graduate with hearing impairment, recently graduated from University of Rwanda. Courtesy

Empowered by adversity: Teta Gislaine’s journey to support others with disabilities

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Former educator Emmanuel Mudidi was honoured by his former students of Gayaza High School, the oldest Girls’ Secondary School in Uganda during a reunion that took place at Mudidi’s home in Rusororo in Kigali, on Saturday , January 4. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

50 years on: Former education minister Mudidi honoured by alumni

Sunday, January 05, 2025

Arnaud Kanyankore Mucyo, 27, during a performance. Mucyo is also a traditional-contemporary dancer, playwright, poet, and Kinyarwanda language enthusiast, among others. Courtesy

Intore Mucyo’s journey from obligation to conviction

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (left), and the President of Rwanda Bar Association, Moise Nkundabarashi (right) recognise Adv. Protais Mutembe (centre), for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession. COURTESY

Mutembe, Rwanda’s longest-serving lawyer, still strong after 40 years

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Alice Kagina and her mother at Farmhouse Rwanda in Kinigi, Musanze District. Courtesy

Celebrating my mother’s lifelong strength, sacrifices with Farmhouse Rwanda experience

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Author Stella Murungi signs for the buyers during the launch of her debut book “Adventures of FEZA”. Courtesy of Dennis Rukundo.

Tech enthusiast launches book to inspire Rwandan children

Monday, December 23, 2024

Rwandan visual artist Dolph Banza for three months worked with FIA to come up with the visuals to be displayed in the background during the awards ceremony.

Meet Dolph Banza, the visionary behind FIA awards' visuals

Monday, December 23, 2024

Olivier Uwishema, Rwandan researcher and founder of Oli Health Magazine Organization (OHMO).

Rwandan researcher receives UK’s Diana Award

Friday, December 06, 2024