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Bank tellers serve customers at the Bank of Kigali's main branch in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Access key to unlocking next phase of financial inclusion - report

Friday, July 10, 2026
Tinashe Gatimu and her mother, Caroline Gatimu, during a past rally competition. Courtesy

The Gatimus: A mother-daughter bond forged through motorsport

Friday, July 10, 2026
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Mageragere Sector in Kigali. The Minister said that Plea bargaining also has become another tool for reducing pressure on courts. Since the new policy, 35,878 criminal cases have been resolved through plea bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

What has Rwanda achieved four years after new criminal justice policy?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Community Health Workers undergo a training session on maternal health in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

How 30 years of community health workers have changed access to care

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Kenya Airways plane at Kigali International Airport. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

A passenger cannot board a press release: The unfinished promise of Africa's open skies

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as Kwa Dubai, in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District. The housing estate was reported in 2023 to have serious construction defects, forcing many homeowners to relocate. File photo
Housing

Can ending individual homebuilding improve housing standards?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) medical personnel interacting with a patient during the nationwide free medical outreach campaign under the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2026. The initiative concluded on July 4 at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District as Rwanda marked the 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32). According to the statistics, more than 30,000 people across the country received free treatment for various illnesses, including over 8,000 patients who benefited from services at Munini Hospital. Courtesy.

How Rwanda's Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme is redefining national security and development

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the Rwanda Polytechnic graduation ceremony at BK Arena on May 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gtsinzi
Education

Can universities triple student enrolment?

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira touring the exhibition by refugee youth doing agribusiness in Mugombwa camp
Rwanda

How 15,000 refugee households will become self-reliant by 2030

Monday, July 06, 2026
Residents during a correction session of their land titles. Courtesy .
Rwanda

Eastern Province land registration drive delivers titles, reduces disputes

Monday, July 06, 2026