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The Inspector General of Police, Commissioner General Felix Namuhoranye speaking during the 25th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, May 27. Dan Gatsinzi
Security

All you need to know as Rwanda National Police turn 25

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The New Times

Meet the top 10 philanthropists transforming Africa through business and social impact in 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Eastern Africa Standby Force.
Security

What to know about Eastern Africa Standby Force as Rwivanga takes helm

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Ongoing construction works on the Base–Butaro road in Burera District. The 63-kilometre road is among the planned projects for which the government has allocated Rwf305.3 billion to the transport sector.
Economy

Where Rwanda’s Rwf7.8tn budget will go in 2026/27

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment

11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A landslide swept away their house, banana plantation and all the crops in the valley in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District in 2024. File
Environment

How high-risk districts are bracing for heavy March–May rains

Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Environment

Residents adopt safety measures as heavy rains loom

Friday, January 23, 2026
More than 470 disaster incidents have been recorded across Rwanda since the onset of the rainy season in September, leaving at least 67 people dead and 123 others injured.
Environment

Disasters kill 67 in five months as lightning emerges deadliest hazard

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers who had taken shelter from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District.
Environment

Ngoma deaths spotlight hidden lightning risks in low-lying areas

Monday, January 12, 2026
SACCO Rugarama in Burera District. SACCO faces high cyber risk because reliance on multiple third-party platforms creates vulnerabilities exploitable by cybercriminals. Courtesy

Strengthening cybersecurity in Rwanda’s SACCOs amid digital transformation

Friday, November 07, 2025
The Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, joins Kivumu residents in a community work on Saturday, October 25. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Emergency ministry warns Rutsiro residents over risky informal housing

Sunday, October 26, 2025
The Minister of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses delegates during the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, in Kigali on October 23. Courtesy
Environment

Call for prevention measures after disasters kill 35 people since September

Thursday, October 23, 2025