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MPs called for a thorough inquiry into circumstances leading to high repetition rates among students, especially in primary education.
Education

MPs urge action to address rising repetition rate among students

Thursday, February 27, 2025
The report analysed the 2003 education policy and the 2017-2024 education sector strategic plan, which was meant to guide the second phase of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). Craish Bahizi
Education

Lawmakers want education policy reviewed in 12 months

Thursday, February 27, 2025
MP Mvano recalls FDLR attacks during the joint plenary sitting of Parliament on Friday, February 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Africa

Rwandan lawmaker recounts harrowing experience at the hands of FDLR militia

Monday, February 24, 2025
The newly constructed housing blocks to accommodate youths at Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre. Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre accommodates 5,038 males, with 82.3% aged between 18 and 35. Courtesy
Education

Iwawa ex-delinquents build multi-million building after acquiring hands-on skills

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy
Health

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Members of the Anti-Genocide Parliamentary Forum (AGPF) launched a nationwide tour on February 13, to assess efforts to combat genocide ideology and challenges hindering its eradication. Courtesy
Crime

Lawmakers on tour to assess efforts against genocide ideology

Thursday, February 13, 2025
A gas container near the kitchen at Collège Christ-Roi de Nyanza. The use of cooking gas in schools has played a crucial role in protecting forests in the Southern Province. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda targets firewood-free cooking in schools by 2032

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
South African lawmaker Carl Niehaus on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya.
Africa

SANDF chief ‘ignored’ year-long parliamentary summons on DR Congo mandate

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
South African lawmaker Carl Niehaus. Courtesy
Africa

South African MPs question army’s alliance with genocidal militia in DR Congo

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Community Health workers pose for a group photo by Agaciro Legacy Mall. Courtesy
Health

Lawmakers demand action on troubled real estate project for community health workers

Thursday, January 30, 2025
A Community Health Worker educates residents about malnutrition in Karongi District on December 9. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Four reasons why community health workers could join Rwanda’s savings and credit cooperative

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja speaks to the Lower House’s Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs as lawmakers reviewed the 20232024 report by the Office of the Ombudsman, on January 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know as govt revises anti-corruption policy

Thursday, January 23, 2025