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Klaus Schick, CNG Project Development Director at Gasmeth speaks at the CNG Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Compressed Natural Gas forum highlights Gasmeth’s plan for Rwanda’s energy future

Friday, March 27, 2026
Rwanda Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Central Bank governor flags potential rise in inflation

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Régis Rugemanshuro speaks during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI), commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé, in Kayonza District on  February.
Health

Mutuelle reforms ease payment burden with instalment option

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Celestin Niyonsaba, a resident of Rusera Cell in Kabarondo Sector, Kayonza District, speaks with the media on February 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

A lifeline at 25: How Mutuelle saved lives and family assets

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dr. Mukagatare (far right) with a lab scientist in RBC’s Sequence Monitoring Room, where the center advances biomedical research and public health programs in Rwanda. Phots by Kellya Keza
Health

Inside the rise of specialised labs in Rwanda’s health system

Friday, February 20, 2026
A view of Lacasa apartment in Kigali where the building is divided into privately owned units. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Housing

Why more Rwandans opt for condos for accommodation

Friday, February 13, 2026
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026
Inside a vegetable show room. On Monday, new regulations came into force in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for the so-called junk foods.

Why go to the supermarket, when you can go to the local market for food

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thousands of residents welcome the New Year 2026 at Imbuga City Walk in Nyarugenge. Craish BAHIZI

From festive cheer to financial strain: Understanding Rwanda’s seasonal economy

Friday, January 09, 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