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Gao Wenqi, Ambassador of China to Rwanda and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during the event, as BK officials meet with Chinese Community in Rwanda on Friday, August 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Business

What will Rwandan traders gain from BK joining China's yuan payment network?

Sunday, September 27, 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
Rayon Sports fans celebrate after their team’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Police FC at Kigali Pele Stadium on May 11 2026.Photo/Olivie Mugwiza 
Football

When a football team stops being a club

Monday, September 21, 2026
Equity Group officials and investors pose for a group photo during the Trade and Investment Roadshow in Kigali on Friday, September 18, PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA
Featured

Equity roadshow connects investors with Rwanda’s growing business opportunities

Friday, September 18, 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
  Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, brings together local and international leaders, celebrities, athletes, business leaders and conservationists. PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA  

Kwita Izina: How Rwanda is sharing its story with the world

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Residents wade through a flooded street in Rubavu in May 2023. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Study tracks how districts are adopting climate action plans

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Salomon Jyambere, a CJC Rwanda beneficiary from Kirumbo village in Western Rwanda, holds a climate justice message. The programme helped his family rebuild following flood damage to their home. CJC Rwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Big Impact Award. Photo/Courtesy.
Featured

Climate Just Communities Rwanda shortlisted for 2026 Big Impact Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
Some inmates inside the tailoring workshop in Rwamagana Social Reintegration Centre.
Rwanda

Halfway home: Inside centre preparing convicts for life after serving jail time

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
BPR Bank Rwanda officials pose with Patrick Shema (centre), his mother, Vestine Mukeshimana, and other participants at the launch of the BPR Scholars Program in Kigali on September 3, 2026. All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico.
Featured

BPR Scholars Program backs 50 talented students from vulnerable families

Saturday, September 05, 2026
Anup Jagwani, Global Director for Farming and Agribusiness at the World Bank Group, and Sara Mbago-Bhunu is the Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) East and Southern Africa Division during a side event dubbed “AgriConnect: The Road to 300 Million.” Courtesy
Agriculture

Global drive to finance 300 million farmers could expand to Rwanda

Friday, September 04, 2026