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Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc and Jonathan Everett Shafer, Managing Director of Fortis Green Housing pose for a photo at the signing of the agreement. Courtesy

BPR Bank, Fortis Green Housing deal opens new path to homeownership

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Several celebrities, including musicians, athletes, journalists, music managers and other public figures, gathered to celebrate Yvan Buravan at Atelier du Vin on August 17

Music, cancer awareness headline Yvan Buravan tribute day

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Rwandan courts received an average of 20 petitions for permanent divorce a day in the first half of 2026, with 3,620 petitions recorded in total between January and June.

Over 20 divorce lawsuits filed daily in first half of 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

An AI generated image showing sexual harrassment in creative industry. Women say they regularly encounter uncomfortable comments, while 12 per cent report regularly receiving sexual propositions.

Creative industry still grapples with sexual harassment, study finds

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Residents queue to register for the new Digital ID, taking advantage of services for those who missed the initial registration exercise at the Expo Grounds in Gikondo on Monday, August 17, 2026. Photo Jesca Mutamba.

Enrollment for Digital ID surpasses 8 million - NIDA

Monday, August 17, 2026

Vardhineni Srinath, founder and current chairman of the Indian Association of Rwanda interacts with Gad Uwimana, from Business Banking at I&M Bank Rwanda at the ceremony. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico

I&M Bank brings EV financing, digital banking solutions to Indian community

Monday, August 17, 2026

Children at SOS in Kigali. The experts warned that insults, humiliation and parenting rooted in unresolved trauma can leave children with lifelong emotional scars. CRAISH BAHIZI

How words of a parent shape children's self-esteem, adult life

Monday, August 17, 2026

Mizero is the founder and Managing Director of UMVA AI. Some early-stage innovators navigate key operational hurdles following the government's approval to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Early-stage startups highlight gaps new AI agency could solve

Monday, August 17, 2026

The inaugural YB’s Day will not only celebrate the legacy of Rwandan singer Yvan Buravan but will also serve as an occasion to launch the Turikumwe Campaign. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

YB’s Day to celebrate Buravan, boost cancer survivorship

Monday, August 17, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Rwanda’s transparency score increased from 45 in 2021 to 50 in 2023 and 55 in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Five areas where budget oversight falls short

Monday, August 17, 2026

Beef prices have gone up, with a kilogramme now selling for about Rwf8,000 to Rwf9,000, depending on where it is bought. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Nutritionists recommend alternative protein sources as beef prices remain high

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Nyagatare District is increasing water testing, repairing old boreholes and investing in new water projects. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Why Nyagatare District needs to make borehole water safer for use

Sunday, August 16, 2026

A fire broke out in the rainforest on Mount Muhabura in Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 14. Courtesy

Muhabura fire extinguished but police wary of reignition

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Equity Bank Rwanda’s programme opens career, university pathways for top students

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Kigali households pool resources as water prices rise

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Dr Adonay Gebreslassie, during an interview at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).

Meet Ethiopian oncologist building a career in cancer care in Rwanda

Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Gen. Rwivanga on regional security, EASF role, readiness

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Tito Rutaremara addresses mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy

Rutaremara on how Burundi shielded genocide suspects

Friday, August 14, 2026

A fire broke out in the rainforest on Mount Muhabura in the Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 14. Courtesy

Firefighters respond to wildfire on Mount Muhabura

Friday, August 14, 2026

A woman and her two children were found dead at their home in Muhura Sector of Gatsibo Sector. Courtesy

Gatsibo: Investigation underway after death of woman, her two children

Thursday, August 13, 2026