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Olivier Mbabazi, a veterinary officer at SABAN abattoir in Nyabugogo, Kigali, showing one of the cold rooms for meat handling to The New Times’ journalist, at the facility, on December 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda

Festive season: Chicken, beef demand triggers price hikes

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda delivered a message on peace at Saint Michel Cathedral in Kigali.
Religion

Messages of peace, hope and faith as believers welcome 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Thousands of Kigali residents turned up to celebrate the New Year 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre public square. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Rwandans usher in the New Year with hope, reflection

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Some described 2025 as a year marked by victories, worries, laughter, and tears, explaining that while some prayers were answered, others are still unanswered.

PICTORIAL: Believers usher in the New Year in prayer and praise

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Thousands of Kigali residents turned up in large numbers last night to welcome the New Year at Kigali Car Free Zone. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

THROUGH THE LENS: Spectacular fireworks light up Rwanda’s skyline to usher in 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

2026 is here. Let us celebrate but also reflect

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Kisimenti is one of the busiest commercial centres around the City of Kigali, especially during evening hours. January blues usually follow a season of high spending thanks to an extended period of social events and merrymaking. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Business

Holiday spending drives January blues: Tips to avoid them

Thursday, January 01, 2026
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Rwanda

Thank you for your trust, Kagame tells Rwandans in New Year's message

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Kevin Kade, Alikiba headline New Year’s Eve concert at KCC Public square
Music

Kigali to ring in 2026 as Kevin Kade, Alikiba headline New Year’s Eve concert

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A decorated segment of one street in Kigali ahead of festive season. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Our 2026 resolutions should lift our communities up

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The City of Kigali announced both public and private locations where fireworks will be displayed from the night of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, into Thursday, January 1, 2026. Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Where will fireworks be displayed?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
SHENSEEA MAVADO Poster design
Featured

Shenseea and Mavado in Kigali: How to win free tickets for the show

Tuesday, December 30, 2025