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Ecole Rwandaise Intwali Kigali was built by Rwanda’s Muslim community in 1955 and opened in 1957 despite colonial opposition. After visiting the school, King Mutara III Rudahigwa praised the community’s courage and called them “Intwali,” meaning “Heroes.” The school later adopted the name in his honour and was returned to the Muslim community in 1997.

Gahuriro: The father of science and the longest-lived Rwandan in history

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Zacu TV CEO Nelly Wilson Misago was recently elected to IATAS, the organisation behind Emmy Awards. Courtesy
Cinema

Zacu TV boss embraces joining Emmy Awards organising academy

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Candy Basomingera
Technology

Ex-sports PS Basomingera joins Kigali-based AI organisation

Monday, September 14, 2026
Over 94 per cent of candidates for Advanced Level national examinations passed, according to NESA. Courtesy
Education

Who are the top performers in A-Level national exams?

Friday, September 11, 2026
Gabonese lawmaker Augustin Lobelle Yembi had been arrested in Kigali for assaulting an airport staff before he was handed over to Libreville. Courtesy
Crime

Gabon lawmaker faces trial over assault on Kigali airport staff

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Claudette Irere, launches the PISA 2025 field trial test at Lycée de Kigali on May 27, 2024. Courtesy
Education

What is PISA and why does it matter?

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Graduates of the 2026 Summer Academy cohort pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony after the successful completion of their intensive six-week training program on August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

AKIISA equips new generation of young leaders with life-changing skills

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Ange Imanishimwe embarked on a lifelong journey in biodiversity conservation.
Environment

Meet Ange Imanishimwe, tackling the pressure on Nyungwe’s buffer zone

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Prosper Higiro, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Canada and Dr. Tim Loreman, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) during the signing ceremony. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda, Canadian university sign deal to expand study, research opportunities

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
State Minister for Education Claudette Irere and NESA Director General Bernard Bahati award Leontine Uwamariya of ISF Nyamasheke, the top-performing student in the Ordinary Level who scored 98.7 per cent, in Kigali on Friday, August 21. Courtesy.
Education

Key takeaways from 2025/26 PLE, O-Level national exams

Friday, August 21, 2026
State Minister Claudette Irere and other officials pose for a group photo with top O-Level performers during the release of the national examination results on Thursday, August 20. Elvis Ndateba Mico
Rwanda

National exam results: NESA explains school placement, appeal process

Friday, August 21, 2026
Bruno Ricky Rwego Mutijima, a former student of Ecole Internationale La Racine in Bugesera who has been recognized as the best-performing student in the 2025-2026 Primary. Elvis Ndateba Mico
Education

Top exam performers reveal secrets behind their success

Friday, August 21, 2026