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Members of Parliament during a consultative dialogue on gender and gender responsive public financial management on Thursday, May 21. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgeting

Friday, May 22, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali, (2nd L) speaks at a panel discusion during the launch of launch of the United Nations Global Compact Rwanda Country Network in Kigali on May 15. Courtesy

Beyond connectivity: How businesses can shape Rwanda’s sustainable future

Friday, May 22, 2026
Herve Kimenyi
Others

Herve Kimenyi to headline ‘Thank God It’s Funny’ comedy special

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Female workers picking tea leaves in tea plantation. They work under AFESO, an association established in 2007.
Agriculture

International Tea Day: Scaling inclusive value chains in Rwanda’s tea sector – the SORWATHE experience

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026
DP World Rwanda, Staff and management together with members of the regional Executive Leadership Team (ELT) for Africa lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

DP World Kigali team honours Genocide victims, reaffirms unity across nationalities

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has reached nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
Health

WHO: Ebola outbreak 'not a pandemic emergency'

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rwanda Social Security Board Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during a press conference in December 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

RSSB recovers 30% of contribution arrears in 2025

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Arsenal after the club won the 202526 Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait for the championship.
Football

Kagame congratulates Arsenal on Premier League glory

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan witness the signing of the deal, while ministers Gasore (right) and Ndejembi look on in Kigali, Tuesday, May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Rwanda, Tanzania sign 'strategic' energy deal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Lawmakers have raised concern over a wide gap between medical professionals’ disability assessment scales and those used by Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB).
Health

Pension: MPs raise alarm over gaps in disability assessment

Tuesday, May 19, 2026