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An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Brig Gen (Rtd) Fred Muziraguharara, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Ltd, is among five convicts granted pardon. File

Retired Brig Gen Muziraguharara among five granted pardon

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza successfully moved a motion seeking leave of the Assembly to introduce a new East African Community (EAC) Counter-Trafficking in Persons Bill. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Rwandan lawmaker leads bid to step up regional anti-human trafficking fight

Monday, April 13, 2026

Patrick Nkulikiyimfura, the Managing Director of Akagera Aviation, has passed away at the age of 57. Courtesy

Akagera Aviation boss Patrick Nkulikiyimfura passes away at 57

Monday, April 13, 2026

A collage of photos of some of the politicians who opposed the Genocide against the Tutsi, eventually paying the ultimate price.

What to know about 21 politicians remembered for opposing Genocide

Monday, April 13, 2026

Presidents Kagame and Guelleh during a past meeting. Kagame on Sunday congratulated his Djiboutian counterpart on his re-election as president. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame congratulates Djibouti president on re-election

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Some cross-border trucks at Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Photo Craish Bahizi..

Fuel hike leaves truck drivers stranded abroad in contract disputes

Sunday, April 12, 2026

A Genocide suspect stands before the committee of Inyangamugayo judges as members of the community look on during a Gacaca trial. The community-based courts tried nearly two million Genocide cases before they were closed in 2012. File

How Gacaca courts still shape justice 32 years after Genocide

Sunday, April 12, 2026

‎The planned market project will cover 12,470 square meters and include a three-storey building. It will host fresh produce vendors, retail shops, banks, restaurants and other services.

Kirehe: Construction of Rwf12bn Nyakarambi market awaits govt approval

Sunday, April 05, 2026

A view Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised public transport fares for intercity and interdistrict routes, with the new tariffs set to take effect on Monday, April 6. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Here are new transport fares from Kigali to provinces

Sunday, April 05, 2026

A wide view of Rusumo cross-border market. The market completed in 2022 has 11 occupants. To bridge the gap, officials say within a month, they will address issues including unreliable electricity supply within the premises, which has been a pressing issue.

Kirehe: Officials move to restore power, sanitation at Rusumo cross-border market

Saturday, April 04, 2026

According to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), the maximum retail price of gasoline (petrol) has risen from Rwf1,989 per litre to Rwf2,303 per litre. Sam Ngenda

Transport fares revised with new fuel prices

Friday, April 03, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a news conference on Friday, March 3. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwandans must keep fighting genocide ideology, says PM Nsengiyumva

Friday, April 03, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva briefs the media on Friday, April 3. PM spoke about Rwanda’s current economic situation, the impact of the Middle East conflict, and the measures being taken to address and mitigate the effects of global shocks. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PM: Rwanda 'not rushing into stringent measures' amid Middle East war

Friday, April 03, 2026

T.I Rwanda boss Apollinaire Mupiganyi speaks during the event where the findings were presented. Photo by T.I Rwanda

New report exposes continued flaws in districts’ finance management

Friday, April 03, 2026

The newly appointed Chief Operating Officer at Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) Chance Tubane. File

Seasoned comms specialist Chance Tubane joins Rwanda Cooperation Initiative

Friday, April 03, 2026

Richard Niwenshuti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), while CP Theos Badege, a former spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service. Courtesy.

RCI gets new chief executive as CP Badege joins RCS

Friday, April 03, 2026

Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean Guy Afrika, speaks during a past meeting.

New company named to operate national lottery

Friday, April 03, 2026

A pupil undergoes e-Ndangamuntu registration process at ADEPR Remera. The National Identification Agency (NIDA) designated special registration sites to cater for schoolchildren currently on holiday. Kellya Keza

Digital ID: NIDA designates registration sites for schoolchildren during holidays?

Thursday, April 02, 2026

‘Corporal’ Bimenyimana Nzayisenga is among the 214 former members of armed groups, including some from FDLR and its splinter factions, who were discharged on Tuesday, March 31. Courtesy

Former FDLR combatants on how they plan to rebuild lives in Rwanda

Thursday, April 02, 2026