social-affairs

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "social-affairs" (3717 articles)
The new returnees will be hosted at Nyarushishi transit centre in Rusizi District.
Africa

'Can't wait to meet my parents', says Rwandan woman returning from DR Congo

Friday, October 31, 2025
An instructor engages with participants during a hands-on session at a Go Solar training course at ACES. Photo by Mireille Isimbi- Clean Cooling Network.
Featured

ACES, Clean Cooling Network’s ‘Train the Trainer' programme secures accreditation

Monday, October 27, 2025
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems

Monday, October 27, 2025
President Paul Kagame and Senior Government officials pose for a group photo with the newly sworn-in senators at the event.
Politics

Who are the new faces in the Senate?

Friday, October 24, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion as ILPD unveil Rwanda’s first-ever national research on the Mapping and Profiling of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Service Providers. Courtesy
Law

What to know as experts unveil research on Rwanda's alternative dispute resolution efforts

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Officials inaugurate the new Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Family Centre in Gateko Cell, Nyarugenge Sector, Bugesera District.
Featured

BK Foundation, Shelter Them open new early childhood centre in Bugesera

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana addresses senators on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Minubumwe mulls using elders to guide youth on Genocide history

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, meets with the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, to assess efforts to improve the welfare of the elderly.  Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators push private medical insurers to cover pensioners

Monday, October 20, 2025
A child undergoes eye screening at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Govt expands eye, dental care at second-generation health posts

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Frank Habineza and Alphonse Nkubana have been nominated for senatorial seats by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Tuesday, October 14. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Politics

What to know about new Senate nominees Habineza and Nkubana

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the visiting delegation at Village Urugwiro on Monday, Octoober 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Kagame, AU official discuss health systems in Africa

Monday, October 13, 2025