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Graduates recognised for academic excellence pose for a photo with university officials during the graduation ceremony on August 7, 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Mount Kenya University Rwanda graduates final 1,480 as it transitions to Mount Kigali University

Friday, August 07, 2026
Children at a past Umuganura celebration. The national harvest day inspires several themed events across Kigali this weekend. PHOTOS BY WILLY MUCYO for The New Times.
Showbiz

10 plus ways to spend the first weekend of August

Friday, August 07, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during a dissemination workshop held in Kigali on Thursday, August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability rights groups seek action on UN recommendations

Friday, August 07, 2026
A primary school teacher leads a lesson in a classroom. Rwanda is set to roll out a new five-year Teacher Training College (TTC) programme in September as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education. File photo.
Education

Inside plan to reshape primary teacher training

Friday, August 07, 2026
Rwandan artiste King James performs during his two consecutive sold-out nights, celebrating 20 years of music at BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

King James, two sold-out nights, and the economy that sang along

Friday, August 07, 2026
Singer Josiane Uwineza, better known as Miss Jojo, speaks to journalists during an interview in Kigali, on August 5. Igihe
Music

Quitting music was a deliberate decision—Miss Jojo

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Workers destroy illicit alcoholic beverages seized following the government's decision to shut down several companies producing illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks. Courtesy photo.
Editorial

The fight against illicit alcohol belongs to us all

Thursday, August 06, 2026
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
The launch brought together government representatives, former heads of state, former first ladies, African Union officials, ministers, and women leaders from across the continent.
Editorial

Training Africa’s women leaders is only the first step

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
King James performs at his thrilling show of his two consecutive concerts at a soldout 10,000-seater BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

How Rwandan music industry has evolved over the past two decades

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The ongoing project of Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million that was expected to be delivered in 2025-2026. PAC urged MININFRA to speed up the delayed Nkombo boat project. File
Rwanda

PAC urges legal action as audit exposes spending gaps

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Continued conservation awareness is helping prevent the destruction of Rugezi Marsh and protect its fragile ecosystem. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

REMA warns of wildfires in Rugezi Marshland as dry spell persists

Wednesday, August 05, 2026