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Delegates tour an exhibition at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Mental health care must reach young people where they are: experts

Friday, October 02, 2026

KIFC Chief Investment Officer Jean-Marie Kananura (L) at a panel discussion during EAPCA

Kigali selected to host East Africa Private Capital Conference in 2027

Friday, October 02, 2026

The Minister in charge of Emergency Management Albert Murasira and other officials inaugurate the new houses.

PHOTOS: Over 3,500 disaster-affected families get new homes

Friday, October 02, 2026

Victoire Ingabire during a past court session.

Ingabire denies links to militias, 2019 Kinigi attack

Friday, October 02, 2026

Prime Minister addresses Parliament on Friday, October 2. COURTESY

Kigali Financial Centre mobilises over Rwf600bn in six years

Friday, October 02, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Africa needs to take charge of its digital health systems, says minister

Friday, October 02, 2026

The initiative, dubbed the Pink Ribbon Project, was launched on Thursday, October 1, in Kicukiro District. Courtesy

New initiative offers free cancer screening to 400 Rwandans

Friday, October 02, 2026

Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. RwandAir is among African companies that had received approval to use User Preferred Routes covering 30 city pairs. File

Could more direct flight routes bring down East Africa’s airfares?

Friday, October 02, 2026

Vice Chancellor Prof. George Kimathi receiving the award from the UOK Finance department team. The annual awards recognise organisations across different sectors that demonstrate excellence in financial reporting, accountability, governance, and sustainable business practices. Courtesy

University of Kigali wins Financial Reporting and Excellence Award 2026 in Education Sector

Friday, October 02, 2026

Kigali Industrial Zone, Special Economic Zones, Eastern Province mining areas and Kigali Innovation City are among areas that will potentially benefit from reliable nuclear electricity. File

Nuclear energy plans open new opportunities for local businesses

Friday, October 02, 2026

Uwera encourages young people to stay away from drugs and focus on building a better future.

How family hardships forced Esther Uwera to grow up at 15

Friday, October 02, 2026

Rwanda Patriotic Army during the liberation war. October 1, 2026, marks 36 years since young Rwandans in exile took up arms and crossed from Uganda into Rwanda to begin the liberation struggle. Courtesy

Patriotism Day: 36 years after liberation struggle began, youth reflect on key lessons, RPA sacrifice

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Nyabisindu housing estate development covers more than 38 hectares and comprises 58 housing blocks

PHOTOS: Nyabisindu rehousing project works reach 41%

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Researchers explain why Africa struggles to share health data

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Afri-Global Cooperation Programme (AGCP) and Property Power Room (PPR), signed a memorandum of understanding on September 30. Courtesy

Rwandan, UK firms partner to connect businesses to investment, markets

Thursday, October 01, 2026

The incident took place at the place called Kwa Rwahama.

Gasabo: One killed, 10 injured as car hits motorcycles, pedestrians

Thursday, October 01, 2026

The Intermediate Court of Gasabo is one of the courts that got new judges during the judiciary's latest reshuffle.

Courts get new leaders, retired judges honoured

Thursday, October 01, 2026

A worker arranges some melted tin for export in Gasabo District in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Producer prices up 21.1% as mining prices surge

Thursday, October 01, 2026

A total of 137 teachers received their certificates during a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV), formerly known as Camp Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Over 130 teachers earn education diplomas after entering teaching without pedagogical training

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Visitors during a guided tour of a coffee plantation in Kirehe District. File

Coffee day: A look at Rwanda’s evolving coffee farming

Thursday, October 01, 2026