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A view of a maize plantation farm that was hit by hailstorms in Karongi District.
Agriculture

How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers

Sunday, March 01, 2026
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Health

Bweyeye health centre upgrade, smartphone rollout strengthen rural healthcare

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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MY 2 CENTS:  Is social media harming our children’s mental health?

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Surgical education in Rwanda: From an academic standpoint

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts, Brave Ngabo, speaks during the presentation of the newly conducted study. Courtesy
Rwanda

Creatives grappling with funding, market access – new study

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins hundreds of residents in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District, for this month’s Umuganda, a community initiative. Together, officials and community members worked on anti-erosion embankments in a nine-hectare forest, strengthening efforts to protect the environment and prevent soil degradation.
Environment

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins residents to protect Kicukiro’s environment

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Performers light up the Kinyarwanda concert series upcountry; Kigali audiences can catch it this Friday. COURTESY
Showbiz

This weekend in Kigali: Mardi Gras, Kinyarwanda Concert & Co

Friday, February 27, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana gives a certificate of appreciation to a resident of Rutunga Sector during the celebration of the 25th Anniversaire of Mituelle
Health

Minister Habimana clarifies what Mutuelle de Santé reforms mean for contributors

Thursday, February 26, 2026
EU Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra and Dr Loko Abraham, CEO of RMS, join participants for a group photo during the handover ceremony in Kigali on February 23
Featured

Featured: New distribution trucks to enhance Rwanda’s medical supply chain

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Agriculture

Govt secures over Rwf110bn for Kayonza irrigation project

Wednesday, February 25, 2026