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Delays in implementing neighbourhood road projects have been noted despite residents having already raised their share of the funding. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Infrastructure

City mayor explains delays in neighbourhood roads construction

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame named co-chair of new global commission on AI

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana launches the examinations at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Gasabo District, on Tuesday, June 7. Courtesy
Education

Over 277,000 candidates sit 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examinations

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira and India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita. courtesy
Economy

Kwibohora: Amb. Mukangira courts Indian investors

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Women

Patricia Hajabakiga: One woman’s role in public policy after Liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwanda National Energy Company (RNEC) and Gulf Bulk Petroleum Tanzania Limited (GBP) on Friday, July 3, signed an agreement to facilitate the importation and storage of bulk refined petroleum.
Energy

New petroleum deals ‘advance Rwanda’s ambitions as regional hub’

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Dr. Beth Nasiforo Mukarwego, Chairperson of the organisation, who holds a PhD in special needs education. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

How RUB is helping blind and partially sighted persons build dignified lives

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the Rwanda Polytechnic graduation ceremony at BK Arena on May 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gtsinzi
Education

Can universities triple student enrolment?

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The exercise has been conducted daily since June 4, with progress monitored through daily reports.
Rwanda

Rubavu intensifies drive to register undocumented children

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
L-R. Paul Masterjerb Birungi, the outgoing president PHF. Rtn Samuel Nzeki Munyao,Rotary's Assistant District Governor Jwala Vijay Kumar Chaluvadi, and Hem Raj Sharma newly President of Rotaly club of Kigali Karisimbi
Rwanda

Rotary Club Kigali Karisimbi gets new president

Monday, July 06, 2026
Ambassador James Musoni and other participants during the Kwibohora32 (Liberation Day) celebrations held in Harare on Monday July 6.
Rwanda

Zimbabwe hails Rwanda as a trusted partner at Kwibohora32 celebrations

Monday, July 06, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar, during the signing ceremony in Jerusalem on Monday, July 5. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda, Israel seal education, development agreements

Monday, July 06, 2026
Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, and Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General of Rosatom, co-chair the inaugural Joint Coordination Committee meeting on peaceful nuclear cooperation.
Energy

What's next after Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal?

Monday, July 06, 2026
Rwanda's Ambassador in Egypt Dan Munyuza and officials celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Liberation on Saturday, July 4.
Security

Kwibohora 32: Rwandans in Egypt, Luxembourg honour RPA patriotism, courage

Monday, July 06, 2026
Retired Colonel Jill Rutaremara, the Director of Rwanda Peace Academy, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Rutaremara reflected on, among others, the enduring significance of the liberation struggle from a military and national security perspective. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Security

‘Liberation is a continuing journey, not a single event’ – Col (Rtd) Jill Rutaremara

Monday, July 06, 2026
Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira touring the exhibition by refugee youth doing agribusiness in Mugombwa camp
Rwanda

How 15,000 refugee households will become self-reliant by 2030

Monday, July 06, 2026
One of Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi artsits presents her work during a competition in Kigali on August 27, 2025. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

MPs call for stronger royalty system to protect creatives

Monday, July 06, 2026
Residents during a correction session of their land titles. Courtesy .
Rwanda

Eastern Province land registration drive delivers titles, reduces disputes

Monday, July 06, 2026
A section of Kigali City Centre in Nyarugenge District on June 25, 2026. The country marked 32 years after Liberation on July 4, the ministry said Rwanda’s economy has expanded from $1.4 billion in 1994 to $16.3 billion in 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Kwibohora32: Rwanda’s growth story in key figures

Monday, July 06, 2026