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A farmers works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A student during an electrical installation exercise at TVET Muhanga. As Rwanda pushes to expand TVET enrolment—recently recording a rise of more than 14 per cent, the pressure to align training with labour market outcomes is intensifying. Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Why TVET graduates still struggle to find jobs

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Minister Joseph Nsengimana speaks at the State of Education Conference 2026 held on March 30 at Kigali Convention Centre. COURTESY
Education

Where Rwanda’s education sector stands in 2026

Monday, March 30, 2026
Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture

Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Workers collect cables at Legend Cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone on March 6. The number of employed people increased in 2025, with the employment-to-population ratio rising to 55.9% from 53.5%.
Economy

Statistics office reports slight rise in employed Rwandans

Thursday, March 26, 2026
The New Times

Rwanda’s youth are creating jobs – the next challenge is quality and formalisation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Rusumo One Stop Border Post between Rwanda and Tanzania.The EAC Heads of State have set an ambitious target to raise intra-EAC trade from about 15% to 40% by 2030. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

EAC’s NTB deadline: A test of political will and shared accountability

Monday, March 23, 2026
Beneficiaries of Aguka initiative pose for a group photo with officials. Since 2022, AGUKA has supported youth-led enterprises that have created over 128,000 jobs—more than 30,000. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026
Officials take a guided tour of the offices during the official opening of ITM Africa’s new premises in Nyarutarama on March 19. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

ITM Africa opens Rwanda office, pledges deeper impact on jobs, skills

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Customers have lunch at Onomo Hotel in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Is dining out in Kigali becoming too expensive?

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Mugombwa TSS, including refugees from Mugombwa Camp, assemble and wire electrical circuits during a hands-on practical training session.
Education

How inclusive education is preparing refugee students for jobs

Thursday, March 12, 2026