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Rwanda traditional ballet dancers 'Urukerereza' perform during Umuganura Ceremony in Nyanza. Rusizi District will host the national Umuganura celebrations on August 7. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Culture

Why Rusizi was picked for Umuganura celebrations

Thursday, August 06, 2026
RISE programme is designed for young people who have been out of school for at least three years, including those who dropped out in S4, S5 or S6. File
Education

5,000 dropouts join upper secondary catch-up programme

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa, European Union Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, and European Investment Bank Vice-President Thomas Östros sign a €65 million financing agreement.
Environment

Rwf110bn secured for climate resilience project in volcanoes region

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya arrive at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday evening, August 5. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda receives nearly 180 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Kiwingu is among 52 alcoholic beverages that have been temporarily suspended to be imported amid a nationwide crackdown on products considered a threat to public health. Courtesy
Law

FDA suspends imports of over 50 alcoholic beverages

Thursday, August 06, 2026
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora delivers his remarks during a past event. NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026. Courtesy
Featured

Press release: NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Mayor of Rubavu District Prosper Murindwa addresses new returnees at the border.
Rwanda

Rubavu mayor urges returnees from DR Congo to shun regionalism, embrace unity

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469
Health

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC-M23 rebellion’s deputy coordinator. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

AFC/M23 slams Kinshasa’s ‘Genocost’ concept as political instrument

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Workers process coated steel roofing sheets at the Safintra Rwanda factory in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. The manufacturing sector has been a key driver of Rwanda's industrial growth. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

June industrial output climbs 6.2% on manufacturing growth

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Ngezahayo’s Cassava
Agriculture

Cassava farmers praise organic method that produces 100kg per tree

Wednesday, August 05, 2026