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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
A new draft law governing the NEC provides its commissioners shall work on a permanent basis for better results. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics
Four key proposed changes in electoral commission bill
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law
You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes
MP Alodie Iradukunda (standing) moves the motion for the recognition of EALA Youth Caucus as a forum for members of the assembly to promote the full participation of youth in programmes and activities of the East African Community, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya (courtesy).
Africa
Why new EALA Youth Caucus matters
Some clients pose for a photo inside Army shop. The government is considering the possibility to include Rwanda Reserve Forces in the beneficiaries of armed forces’ shop (AFOS). Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt mulls plan for reserve forces to benefit from army shop
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security
Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister
EALA members during a plenary sitting that debated and adopted a report of the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources on assessment of policies and laws on GMOs in EAC, on March 14, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture
EAC partner states divided over GMO adoption – report
Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy
Rwanda
Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications
MP George Stephen Odongo (standing) moves a motion of the Assembly urging the Council of EAC Ministers and partner states to fast-track the harmonisation of tax policies, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Africa
EALA calls for harmonized EAC tax regimes as 'differences hurt integration'
Rwandair's plane at Kigali International Airport, Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation
EAC lawmakers push for airspace liberalisation to lower flight costs
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (R), receives the petition on public services in the East African Community partner states, from Allana Kembabazi, programme manager at Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (L), in Nairobi, Kenya, as EALA MP Gerald Blacks Siranda Gerald looks on, on March 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Health
Regional parliament petitioned over inadequate healthcare in EAC
A female lecturer during a class at the University of Rwanda, Gikondo Campus. According to the report, there were 1,083 PhD staff in 2022. Women were 162 representing almost 15 per cent of the total. Bahizi
Women
Academic staff: Women make up 15% of PhD holders in Rwanda – report
Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of the National Basketball Association Africa (NBA Africa) bags the Forbes Africa Investment Catalyst Award
Basketball
Clare Akamanzi wins Forbes Africa investment award
Col Stella Uwineza gives a testimony on her military journey to thousands of participants, during the celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 8. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women
Col Stella Uwineza on what inspired her to join RDF
Minister of  Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and his counterpart Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi during the signing ceremony on Thursday, March 7. The deal was signed in Kigali during the first Session of the Joint Committee for Cooperation between Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. Courtesy
Education
Biruta lauds Rwanda, UAE cooperation as countries ink education deal
MP Fatuma Ndangiza was awarded for her dedication to gender equality and the advancement of women in Rwanda, highlighting the country’s progress in this area and its ongoing efforts to empower women. Photo: Courtesy
Women
PHOTOS: Rwandan lawmaker awarded for women progress, gender equality
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses members of parliament while responding to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production and distribution on Tuesday, March  5. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Energy
Rwanda banks on two multimillion dollar projects to bridge energy gaps
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy
Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages
The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda  on March 1, announced new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy
Online forex trading regulations in Rwanda: 10 things to know

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