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Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana, speaking during the dissemination of the findings, on Monday, June 15. Courtesy

New study recommends improvements in language, science teaching

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Students showcase projects involving robotics and Artificial Intelligence during a competition on Feb 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Inside mechanism to produce more female science teachers

Monday, June 15, 2026

Students and recent graduates speak with recruiters at the EBCR career fair at Kimisagara Youth Center in Kigali during a past edition of the event. COURTESY

How career fairs help Kigali’s young job seekers enter the workforce

Saturday, June 13, 2026

The Mama Guide, a new book published by Umubyeyi Elevate, explores women's health beyond major milestones, showing how wellbeing evolves through every stage of life.

Book review: The Mama Guide connects the dots in women’s health

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Students participating in a hands-on satellite prototyping workshop led by engineers from TRL Space Rwanda.

Students compete in Space Innovation Challenge

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Freddy Mutanguha addresses participants at the launch of a project called Strengthening Educational Capacities at Rwanda's Memorial Sites held at Kigali Genocide Memorial.

UNESCO-listed memorials to play key role in educating youth

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana officially launches the 2025-2026 National Practical Examinations on Wednesday, June 3. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Over 70,000 students begin national practical exams

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

A TVET student during the practical national examination at Don Bosco Gatenga TVET Centre in Kicukiro District. File

National practical exams begin on Wednesday

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Students have lunch under the school feeding programme at a school in Masaka, Kicukiro District, in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Schools turn to iron-rich beans to cut feeding costs

Thursday, May 28, 2026

President Kagame speaks during the 20-year anniversary celebrations of the partnership between Rwanda and Oklahoma Christian University. He lauded the university for shaping leaders in the country. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.

PHOTOS: Kagame hails Rwanda-Oklahoma varsity partnership for shaping leaders

Saturday, May 23, 2026

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PHOTOS: Kagame, First Lady attend grandparents' day at Green Hills Academy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses graduates of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) at the graduation ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Courtesy

PM challenges Rwanda Polytechnic graduates to innovate, create jobs

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The initiative aims to strengthen dialogue, align priorities, and improve the quality of teaching, learning, and overall outcomes. Courtesy (2)

HEC, varsities in new push to refine education quality

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Primary Leaving National Examination are slated for July 7-9. Ordinary Level national exams will begin on July 15 and end on July 22. Courtesy

National exams timetable released

Monday, May 04, 2026

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana follows students's presentation at Rwanda Coding Academy. RCA has been named among the world’s top 50 schools in the running for the $1 million Global Schools Prize 2026.

Rwanda Coding Academy shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize

Friday, May 01, 2026

Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Students during a school day at a public institution in Rwanda. The Berulo App, now used in more than 1,100 schools nationwide, supports attendance tracking and early warning systems aimed at reducing dropout rates. PHOTOS BY Dan G. Kwizera.

A Rwandan founder’s plan to digitize school attendance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro

National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Students, who presented their views on Friday, April 10, are actively engaged in schools and communities. Courtesy

Students outline key priorities for 2026/27 budget

Monday, April 13, 2026

An initiative of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, developed in collaboration with public and private institutions.

Key things to know about Rwanda’s first Kinyarwanda ICT dictionary

Monday, April 06, 2026