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National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks to journalists in a press conference in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

Elections: Here is the process to become a district mayor

Sunday, October 04, 2026
Kirehe VC president Cyprien Sebikwekwe (L), FRVB second vice-president Geoffrey Zawadi and Kirehe vice-mayor Modeste Nzirabatinya during the press conference ahead of Kirehe Open.
Volleyball

Kirehe Open returns with expanded field, eyes talent development

Thursday, October 01, 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
Security

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

Thursday, October 01, 2026
The campaign is implemented under the Sustainable Health and Improved Nutrition for Everyone (SHINE) Project, with kitchen garden promoters expanding outreach across villages.
Health

Musanze turns to kitchen gardens to cut child stunting

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Some of the 30 houses that were destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds in Nyagatare District on Monday, September 21
Environment

Nyagatare: Heavy rains leave dozens of families homeless

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
A resident repairs his roof in Nyaruguru District following an alert about the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Courtesy.
Environment

El Niño: Districts race to relocate families from high-risk areas

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
BRALIRWA Plc officials, representatives from the City of Kigali, Nyarugenge District, and Water Access Rwanda pose for a group photo during the launch of the initiative expected to benefit 1,000 people with access to clean water. All photos/Courtesy.
Featured

BRALIRWA’s new social impact initiative brings safe water to over 200 households in Nyarugenge

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Rwanda

Rulindo District Council accounts for five-year mandate, flags gaps

Friday, September 11, 2026
Creative entrepreneur Steven Kayitare (middle) is up in arms against Jean Claude Shema (left) and Blaise Shema Muhoza (right) who he claims to be his former employees as saga on Moriox Kids ownership escalates. Courtesy
Music

Moriox Kids alleged impersonator breaks silence as saga takes new twist

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Elodie Shami, Director General of Imbuto Foundation; Prof. Simon Gicharu, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mount Kigali University; Urujeni Martine, Kigali City Vice Mayor for Socio-Economic Affairs; and Assumpta Ingabire, Director General of National Child Development Agency, cut the ribbon during the launch of Kinyinya Early Childhood Development and Family Centre on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.So
Featured

Mount Kigali University expands ECD, family support with new model centre

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Children receive nutritious food through SAIP in Nyamagabe District. The project has contributed to efforts to improve nutrition and address stunting in participating districts. All photos are courtesy
Featured

Inside SAIP's interventions to fight malnutrition in South and Western Rwanda

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson. Thierry Murangira speaks to journalists on Saturday September 5.  Craish Bahizi.
Education

National exam fraud: How district officials, headmasters and teachers conspired

Sunday, September 06, 2026