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Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District
Housing

10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project

Sunday, June 07, 2026
A woman sleeps under a mosquito net in Mareba Sector, Bugesera District. The use of mosquito nets is one of the key measures Rwanda employs to prevent malaria and reduce mosquito-borne infections. File
Health

Malaria: New mosquito nets expected by end June

Sunday, June 07, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Rwanda’s current economic situation and issues affecting the daily lives of citizens on Saturday, June 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Robust Ebola prevention measures in place – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, June 06, 2026
KIFC representatives during a meeting with Brazilian investors in November 2025. The meeting was co-organised by Planner Corretora de Valores S.A, a Brazilian firm that is now operating the Gako beef processing plant in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Rwanda’s financial ambition through the lens of São Paulo

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.
Showbiz

Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday, June 05, 2026
When The Matrix premiered in 1999, audiences were drawn to its visual effects and action sequences.
Cinema

Weekend watch: Five films that challenge the way we think

Friday, June 05, 2026
The project is also expected to facilitate electricity trade between Rwanda and Tanzania.
Energy

How Rusumo power project is transforming key sectors in Rwanda

Friday, June 05, 2026
District officials and FXB officials pose for a group photo with Community Volunteers who were recognized at the event
Featured

1,600 families rise out of extreme poverty through FXBVillage / The Light Foundation

Friday, June 05, 2026
Julienne Nyirandinabo, the 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, speaks to The New Times during the interview. Photo by Kellya Keza
Women

From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section

Friday, June 05, 2026
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society

Want to change your name? What to know about new rules

Friday, June 05, 2026