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A road construction project in Remera in Kigali. Subcontractors said they depend on bank financing to execute projects, making them particularly vulnerable when payments are delayed. Photo by Craish

Contractors seek faster payments, fairer terms amid industry strain

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Officers who are undergoing a Three-Day Gender Retreat under the theme, “Gender Mainstreaming and Empowerment in the Rwanda Defence Force.”

PHOTOS: RDF hosts first gender retreat to promote equality, inclusion

Monday, June 08, 2026

President Paul Kagame chairs the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Govt to set up National Artificial Intelligence Agency

Monday, June 08, 2026

The Cabinet has made 11 new appointments in public institutions including Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Governance Board, Higher Education Council, and Gender Monitoring Office. Village Urugwiro

Cabinet makes key appointments in public institutions

Monday, June 08, 2026

Farmers work at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District. The subsidy includes 60 percent on damsheets and chopper machines, warehouses and storage facilities at 50 percent. Olivier Mugwiza

Govt support drives climate-smart farming in Kayonza

Monday, June 08, 2026

Land technicians from the National Land Authority are conducting a nationwide field inspection of 611 private land surveyors across the country as part of an assessment exercise running from May 25 to june 12 2026

Govt to expand land surveying capacity with two more stations

Monday, June 08, 2026

BDO staff and management observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during the firm’s visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, June 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Kwibuka 32: BDO East Africa urges youth to defend Rwanda’s unity, progress

Monday, June 08, 2026

KASHA Chief Executive Officer Joanna Bichsel (c) poses for a photo with two staff during the celebration on the 10th anniversary in Kigali.

Kasha at 10: How one mother's idea became a disruptive Pan-African HealthTech company

Monday, June 08, 2026

According to M23 spokesperson, the Saturday attacks were carried out against village of Ilundu-Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces.

Two killed, seven injured in attacks blamed on DR Congo, Burundi forces

Monday, June 08, 2026

CANAL+ Rwanda has launched a promotional campaign dubbed “Ririmba Urenze Imipaka”, the campaign runs from June 1 to July 19. Photos by Kellya Keza

CANAL+ Rwanda unveils rewards campaign, new content lineup

Monday, June 08, 2026

Visitors during a guided tour of Bwiza Riverside Homes in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Inside rising real estate investment appeal

Monday, June 08, 2026

According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026

Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony that took place at Kigali Golf Course on Friday, on June 5. Courtesy

Rwanda marks governance milestone as first accredited directors graduate

Monday, June 08, 2026

Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026

Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026

A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026

BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi lead a press conference to share Bank of Kigali’s Q1 2026 Financial Results on Friday, June 5. Courtesy

BK Group posts Rwf27bn profit in Q1 2026, to scale up SME and agribusiness lending

Monday, June 08, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion about 'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy

BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector

Monday, June 08, 2026

Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026

Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District

10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project

Sunday, June 07, 2026