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Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Minister of Labour Christine Nkulikiyinka speaks at the Ingazi Stakeholders’ Engagement Luncheon.
Technology

New digital hub to bridge youth skills gap

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame: Technology should benefit all Africans, not widen inequality

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Presentation by Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Strategy and Policy Analyst at Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on shaping the trajectory through supporting governments on AI and machine learning. Courtesy photos
Featured

Press release: Africa Health Security Accelerator launched to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Following the completion of a water supply project by Water For People, students are now accessing clean water. Courtesy
Health

‘Everyone Forever’: The clean water project keeping girls in school, boosting health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Joyland Company Ltd, known for its popular Salama Juice brand, has been ordered to close following violations of quality standards and enforcement of regulatory laws.
Crime

Salama juice producer among factories, pharmacies closed over quality violations

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, meets with the Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, to assess efforts to improve the welfare of the elderly.  Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators push private medical insurers to cover pensioners

Monday, October 20, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025
University of Rwanda’s 11th graduation ceremony held on Friday, October 18, 2025, at Huye Campus. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Graduates praise Rwanda-based EAC vaccines,health supply chain centre of excellence

Sunday, October 19, 2025