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Three people, a woman and three-year-old twins were killed after a retaining wall collapsed on a house in Gisozi Sector, Gasabo District during heavy rainfall on Thursday, October 22.

Gasabo: Woman, three-year-old twins killed after wall collapses on house

Friday, October 23, 2026

(L-R) Prosecutor General Angelique Habyarimana, RDF CDS Gen Mubarakah Muganga, RGB Deputy CEO Felicien Usengumukiza and Minister Of Local Government Dominique Habimana follow the presentation of the findings. Courtesy

A look at Rwanda’s governance performance across eight areas

Friday, October 23, 2026

Chief Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere addresses lawmakers during the presentation. Courtesy

Land disputes top Ombudsman complaints as total cases rise 34.8%

Thursday, October 22, 2026

A view of Kigali City's Central Business District in Nyarugenge District on August 18.. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwanda ranks second globally for long-term vision in governance index

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Rwanda Governance Board' Deputy CEO Felicien Usengumukiza presents the findings of the 13th Edition of the Rwanda Governance Scorecard, on Thursday, October 22. Courtesy

Safety and security retains top spot on governance scorecard

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ambassador Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, addresses UN General Assembly debate on the tribunal’s work on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy

No grounds justify delay in ICTR archives transfer, Rwanda tells UN

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Members of Parliament follow Barnabé Sebagabo Muhire, Acting Chairperson of the NPSC Council of Commissioners' presentation on Wednesday, October 21. Courtesy

Public service commission flags gaps in govt recruitment

Thursday, October 22, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses participants during the #MeetThePresident engagement at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico

Kagame urges youth to invest in homes rather than lavish weddings

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Palemon Shimirwa of Gicumbi District and Amina Umuhoza of Nyarugenge District demonstrate the positive impact of the government’s youth empowerment programmes.

Meet the President: Two youths reflect on opportunities that changed their lives

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses participants during the #MeetThePresident engagement at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico.

Kagame tips youth on changing social norms

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Participants follow President Paul Kagame's remarks during the MeetThePresident engagement at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico

‘Be healthy first’: Kagame tells youth

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses participants during the MeetThePresident engagement at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico .

Kagame urges youth to take responsibility in fighting addiction

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame greets more than 10,000 young people during #MeetThePresident event at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico

PHOTOS: Kagame meets 10,000 youth at BK Arena

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa died on Friday, October 16. The Rwandan singer Nyiranyamibwa will be laid to rest at Rusororo Cemetery on Saturday, October 24.

Nyiranyamibwa to be laid to rest on October 24

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rwanda’s non-revenue water rate has declined to 30 per cent, down from 45 per cent. Photo file

WASAC’s ‘non-revenue water’ falls to 30%

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

A scene of an accident of a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023.
Insurers have been urged to use data-driven pricing based on individual risk profiles rather than charging motorists similar premiums. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Insurers urged to adopt risk-based pricing for motor insurance

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Residents stand nearby GOICO Plaza following the The devastating fire that gutted the commercial complex in Musanze District on October 10. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Musanze market blaze raises questions over fire safety preparedness

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force officers meet with the Nigerian delegation that is in Rwanda for a five-day official visit from 18-23 October 2026. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Nigeria army chiefs discuss training, skills exchanges

Monday, October 19, 2026

Judith Uwizeye, Minister of Public Service.

Local government: What Rwanda’s new cell officers will do

Saturday, October 17, 2026

L-R: Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris.

What F1 drivers have said about racing in Africa

Saturday, October 17, 2026