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The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks during the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, July 2. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Education

Why Rwanda is reforming education system

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses Parliament on the government’s actions and achievements in enhancing the living standards of Rwandans on Thursday, June 19. Ngirente emphasized that the government will continue implementing socio-economic programmes to further reduce poverty and enhance citizens' welfare. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Ngirente: Govt to sustain social protection efforts to reduce poverty

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente will deliver a presentation to lawmakers on the government’s actions and achievements. Courtesy
Economy

Ngirente to address nation on government's achievements in improving citizens' welfare

Thursday, June 19, 2025
I matter initiative free pads donated to adolescent girls on February 14th, 2020.
Women

Why safe menstrual hygiene remains elusive for women in underserved communities

Friday, June 06, 2025
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter is visiting Rwanda from May 18.
Rwanda

UN Special Rapporteur lauds Rwanda’s poverty reduction efforts

Friday, May 30, 2025
Ambassador Vincent Karega during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on May 12. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Karega reflects on 30 years of public service and Rwanda’s transformation journey

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa presents to Parliament the Budget Framework Paper (BFP), on Thursday, May 8. Courtesy
Economy

Govt spending expected to rise by 21% in 2025/2026

Thursday, May 08, 2025
The October 2024 MONUSCO report showed that of 663 civilian deaths between June and September, M23 was responsible for 71—compared to 467 by ADF and 346 summary executions by Congolese security forces.

Weaponising UN reports: How flawed DR Congo narratives fuel anti-Rwanda bias in the west

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7), shows significant improvement in citizens’ well-being—including the lifting of over 1.5 million people out of poverty over the last seven year
Rwanda

Why Rwanda revised its method for measuring poverty

Monday, April 21, 2025
Residents work at a road maintenance project in Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP),. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda

Govt eyes longer work periods, higher pay for VUP beneficiaries

Sunday, April 20, 2025
A recent survey report shows that Rwanda has significantly reduced poverty over the past seven years, lifting over 1.5 million people out of poverty, an average of 214,000 each year.
Rwanda

10 key highlights from Rwanda’s new living conditions survey

Friday, April 18, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks during the presentation of the seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey during the meeting on Wednesday, April 16. Bahizi
Editorial

Consolidating our gains amidst global challenges​ is a collective imperative

Thursday, April 17, 2025