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Impounded vehicles are seen at a Gatsata facility in Kigali, as the new road traffic bill allows for their auction. Courtesy

New traffic law spells out how impounded vehicles will be auctioned

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

A road traffic bill passed by Parliament on Monday, January 5, seeks to introduce clear timelines for transferring vehicle ownership. FILE

New bill sets timeline for vehicle ownership transfer

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

The government has apologised to Rwandans following power disruptions recorded in different parts of the country. Courtesy

Regional grid challenges 'causing power cuts in Rwanda'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

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Nestlé issues global baby formula recall over toxin fears

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Officials follow a presentation at the launch of he program, which debuted December 5.

Mental health measures set to be introduced in justice system

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Nyamata Primary Court has postponed the bail hearing of Hassan Bahame, the coordinator of Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, who was arrested over allegations of sexual exploitation.

Gitagata rehab boss’ sexual exploitation case hearing delayed

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

According Kepler College CEO Nathalie Munyampenda the indoor gymnasium is scheduled for completion in April, with a seating capacity of 1,000 spectators.

Kepler to complete own gymnasium in April

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Arnaud Shema, known as DJ Toxxyk, will appear before the Nyarugenge Primary Court for a bail hearing in connection with a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a police officer.

DJ Toxxyk set to appear in court

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Traffic police officers check drivers’ documents at Gishushu junction in Kigali. Craish Bahizi

Traffic point deduction system should be rolled out with 'caution'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term as President of the Central African Republic. Courtesy

Central African Republic: Touadera wins third term

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

A resident examines his land title following a boundary dispute with neighbours. Authorities say at least 55,000 land surveying applications need to be processed within two months. Courtesy

Land surveying faces backlog of over 50,000 pending applications

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Cows being fed at a farm in Nyagatare District. File

How improved fodder is boosting milk production

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Farmers work to salvage their rice fields after floods damaged plantations in Nyagatare in 2022. File

Climate shocks trigger fresh calls to scale up farmers’ insurance

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

The City of Kigali has explained that newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the city council in February 2025. Courtesy

City of Kigali explains newly adjusted land tax

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

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Promotional rates for gorilla trekking extended

Monday, January 05, 2026

The Africa Drone Forum (ADF), the continent’s largest network for drone professionals, is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 5. File

Six key technology events coming to Kigali in 2026

Monday, January 05, 2026

Cyprien Uzabakiriho aka Djihad and his co-accused at the court. Courtesy

Yampano sex tape case: Court rejects suspects’ bail appeal

Monday, January 05, 2026

Busasamana Primary Court in Nyanza District has sentenced Emmanuel Ntarindwa to 15 years in prison.

Genocide: Suspect who hid under bed for two decades sentenced

Monday, January 05, 2026

Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers sheltering from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District. COURTESY

Ngoma lightning victims to be laid to rest on Tuesday

Monday, January 05, 2026