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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
Members of community saving groups during a meeting to collect their contribution. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

How rural communities keep Christmas rooted in sharing, faith and togetherness

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Rwandans from Diaspora follow a presentation on the urbanisation during their visit in Rwanda on Wednesday, December 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Housing

Diaspora investors urged to tap into Rwanda’s housing boom

Friday, December 19, 2025
Geraldine Trada (left) and her mother Tracy Mutesi co-founded the foundation to tackle the scourge diabetes is. Photos: Courtesy.
Health

From grief to action: A mother and daughter’s fight against diabetes in Rwanda

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing

A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro, Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa and Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka during a past press conference on socio-security issues. File
Editorial

Time to review pension laws to reflect economic realities

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025