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Beneficiaries of KoraLink programme that is a collaborative partnership between the Mastercard Foundation, The Commons Project Foundation (TCP), Africa, Society for Family Health (SFH) Rwanda and the ICT Chamber. Bahizi
Featured

How ‘KoraLink’ is helping young Rwandans turn small earnings into thriving businesses

Friday, August 21, 2026
Uganda’s candidate for United Nations Secretary-General Olara Otunnu. Courtesy

Otunnu pitches UN leadership experience, grassroots peace-building expertise 

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Officials and residents destroy some substandard beverages seized during an ongoing crackdown in Rulindo District on Wednesday, August 19. Courtesy

The fight against illicit alcohol is for our future

Thursday, August 20, 2026
A cabbage farmer works in her plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Why Rwanda needs to scale up agroecology

Thursday, August 20, 2026
A military parade during the Kwibohora 30 celebrations, as Rwanda Defence Force officers carry the national flag at Amahoro Stadium on July 4, 2024. File.

What Rwandans can learn about preserving their values

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Residents undergo screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during a community health outreach exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda needs to take the fight against NCDs beyond hospitals

Thursday, August 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame greets residents during the outreach in Rubavu. File

I am a “praise singer for Kagame”? If so, it’s the easiest job!

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks. Courtesy.
Rwanda

NCD Alliance backs govt crackdown on illicit alcohol

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Laws tell people what they can and cannot do, and they set punishments or solutions if someone breaks them.

Can prevention beat enforcement?

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A woman works in her vegetables plantation. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

The invisible burden behind women’s success

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Rwanda’s transparency score increased from 45 in 2021 to 50 in 2023 and 55 in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Five areas where budget oversight falls short

Monday, August 17, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd L), Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana(2nd L) and other officials join  thousands of believers from different Christian denominations during Rwanda Shima Imana event
Religion

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva commends role of faith organisations in national unity

Monday, August 17, 2026