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Patients, staff and caregivers at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) were facilitated to cast their vote at a polling site established opposite to the hospital. Craish Bahizi
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Nine million thrilled voters throng polling stations

Monday, July 15, 2024
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has introduced measures including braille ballot papers. Courtesy
Elections

Braille ballot papers, sign language interpreters ready for election day – NEC

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Secretary of the National Council of People with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses first time voters during a meeting on June 20. Courtesy
Elections

It’s a first as people with speech, hearing impairments vie for parliamentary seats

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Fredrick Habamuremyi submits his candidacy ahead of the legislative polls to a NEC official, on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Visual impairment does not define capability in parliament, says independent candidate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A braille reader during a reading exercise. On January 4 every year, the World Braille Day is observed (Courtesy)
Education

The invention of Braille: Explainer

Friday, January 05, 2024
A project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format is a way of promoting inclusive education in the Rwandans learning ecosystem.
Editorial

Mass production of school textbooks in braille will promote inclusive education

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Jordan Foundation, organized a Christmas party for kids with visual impairment on December 21 in Rutunga Sector. All photos by Nkubito Chelsea
Featured

FEATURED: Jordan Foundation hosts heartwarming Christmas celebration for visually impaired children

Friday, December 22, 2023
Visually impaired people with the white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A tale of the visually impaired ‘love’ and authorities’ obligations to inclusivity

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Visually impaired people with their white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. A walking stick costs average Rwf20,000 and with insurance cover it could go down to around Rwf2,000. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Union of the blind calls for local production of white canes

Monday, November 13, 2023
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Education

World Teachers’ Day: Visually impaired educator on serving country through teaching

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Claudine Mukarusine during the interview. Photos by Christiane Murengerantwari
People

People with albinism need inclusiveness, not pity

Monday, June 26, 2023
A teacher helps people with disabilities who are visually impaired students at Masaka in Kigali.. Craish Bahizi
Law

Visually impaired people set to benefit from amended copyright law

Tuesday, March 14, 2023