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Rubayita Siraj, the 34-year-old track and field athlete passed away on Friday, August 18, in Iten, Kenya, where he was engaged in individual training. Courtesy

Family of Rwandan athlete killed in Kenya speaks out

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

President Paul Kagame joined a youthful crowd in Nyarugenge District, to take part in the Giants of Africa festival Umuganda Day on Saturday, August 19. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame, Masai laud Giants of Africa Umuganda Day

Saturday, August 19, 2023

A flooded residential area near Sebeya river in Rubavu during the desasters in May, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana

River Sebeya: Govt revisits plan to evict vulnerable residents

Saturday, August 19, 2023

One of houses that were damaged by earthquake in Rubavu in 2021.Nyamagabe, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi and Rutsiro district have been listed as the districts in highest risk zone with exposure to seismics. File

Rwanda’s six most earthquake-prone districts named

Friday, August 18, 2023

Tito Rutaremera, a veteran politician, who is also the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum. Courtesy

Tito Rutaremara on how unity is Rwanda’s foundation

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A citizen receives her cow to boost her wellbeing during Girinka Program. Craish Bahizi

Govt issues reforms to eradicate malpractices in “Girinka” programme

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A house for rent in Kigali. According to people who rent, property owners are on the spot for ripping off tenants on caution money mainly in Kigali. Courtesy

Property owners on the spot for ripping off tenants on ‘caution money’

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge presents his letters of credence to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, August, 16. COURTESY

Mirenge presents letters of credence to UAE President

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Ambassador-designate Einat Weiss and Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International after presenting the Letters of Credence on Wednesday, August 16. Courtesy

Who is Einat Weiss, Israel's Ambassador-Designate to Rwanda?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana has identified a number of shortcomings acknowledged during a probe carried out in the district. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Governor Gasana on why Bugesera is under scrutiny

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The port whose construction works are underway, lying at 2 ha, is located in Rubavu District, Nyamyumba Sector at the shores of Lake Kivu. All photos: Germain Nsanzimana.

Photos: Inside proposed Rubavu Port

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with Lt Gen (rtd) Romeo Dallaire, founder of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets Romeo Dallaire

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Some of the vehicles seized by Traffic police officers during a recent operation that resulted in the confiscation of 164 motorcycles and 39 cars on Monday, with traffic inspections set to continue.

Police moves to enforce order for public buses to keep interior lights on

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Bugesera District Mayor Richard Mutabazi during a past interview . Mayor Mutabazi has confirmed the suspensions of some local leaders. File

Why Bugesera suspended local leaders

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Romeo Dallaire with his wife Marie Michaud during a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, August 11 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Canadian General relives Rwanda experience in new book

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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Two Rwandans dead, 24 injured in Jaguar bus accident

Monday, August 14, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses delegates during Young Leaders Prayer Breakfast, on August 13. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

First Lady calls on men to have an equal share in parenting

Sunday, August 13, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses over 2000 young people as Rwanda joined the World to mark the United Nation’s International Youth Day, on Saturday, August 12. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Invest in your shine, First Lady urges youth in Kigali

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and his counterpart Jin Park, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea after signing the MoU in Kigali on Saturday, August 12. Courtesy

Rwanda, South Korea sign cooperation pacts

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Taxi-moto operators after a meeting with RURA officials at Kigali Stadium on November 14,2022.Rwanda National Police has urged motorcyclists to have headlights at all times of the day while on the road. Craish Bahizi

Motorcyclists ordered to have headlights on all day

Saturday, August 12, 2023