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A Zipline drone delivers blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Rwanda became the first country in the world to operate a national medical drone delivery service in 2016. The drones transport blood, vaccines, and medicines.

How Rwanda turned drones into a development tool

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
RSSB acquired BKGI for Rwf31.7 billion, taking full ownership of the insurer.
Business

10 things to know about RSSB’s acquisition of Inyange, Ruliba, BK General Insurance

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
The camp is part of a 10-year partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Rwanda through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Featured

Over 600 Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UR sharpen leadership skills at Nkumba Camp

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
RSSB boss Regis Rugemanshuro
Rwanda

THE BIG INTERVIEW: RSSB boss breaks down Inyange, Ruliba, BK General Insurance deals

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Worshippers at Rwanda Shima Imana Festival that was more than a Christian gathering as thousands of people from different denominations worship together at Amahoro Stadium. Igihe

Beyond Thanksgiving: A remarkable challenge to my Generation

Friday, August 28, 2026
Participants at the 2026 International Conference of the African Association of Deans of Students Affairs in Tertiary Institutions (AADSATI), hosted by the University of Kigali from August 24 to 28. Courtesy
Rwanda

University of Kigali hosts African student affairs leaders for 2026 AADSATI conference

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Residents meet with officials during a civil registration exercise. Over the past 25 years, Rwanda’s decentralisation journey has brought decision-making closer to citizens.

Rwanda’s next decade of decentralisation requires urgent focus on delivery

Thursday, August 27, 2026
A pharmacist inside a pharmacy at Remera. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Building Africa’s pharmaceutical future starts with regulation

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Prosper Higiro, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Canada and Dr. Tim Loreman, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) during the signing ceremony. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda, Canadian university sign deal to expand study, research opportunities

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye speaks during the opening of a two-day Eastern Africa Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Kigali on Monday, August 24. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

Eastern Africa taps FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative to drive agrifood investment

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Trainees from Mayotte examine computer components during a hands-on technology session in Kigali. COURTESY PHOTO.
Technology

Kigali gives Mayotte trainees a practical look at tech careers

Monday, August 24, 2026
Gao Wenqi, Ambassador of China to Rwanda and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during the event on Friday, August 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

BK eyes stronger ties with Chinese business community through new banking services

Monday, August 24, 2026