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Officials during a handover of a house constructed for a genocide survivor in Nyarugenge. File
Infrastructure

Senators call for increased funding for roads, Genocide survivors' homes

Friday, May 15, 2026
Juvenal Habyarimana, former President of Rwanda.

Juvenal Habyarimana: The “Umubyeyi” and Genocidaire-in-Chief

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ongoing construction works on the Base–Butaro road in Burera District. The 63-kilometre road is among the planned projects for which the government has allocated Rwf305.3 billion to the transport sector.
Economy

Where Rwanda’s Rwf7.8tn budget will go in 2026/27

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with Álvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on May 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Agriculture

Kagame, IFAD chief discuss expanding agric partnership

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The New Times

When the taps run dry, who is accountable? How Kigali 2026 plans to rebuild Africa's water systems from the ground up

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Emery Habumugisha of Kibagabaga Level Two Teaching Hospital is among six Rwandan nurses and midwives who received the DAISY Award for excellence in clinical skill and compassionate care. Courtesy
Health

Six Rwandan nurses, midwives receive international recognition

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna, sign the agreement in Kigali on May 8. Courtesy
Energy

New solar deal to help achieve 900MW off-grid target

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Workers pack fresh for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s exports to China nearly doubled in value to $160.8 million (over Rwf270 billion) in 2025, up from $83.7 million recorded the previous year. File
Economy

Exports to China surge 92% as demand rises

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials tour the ongoing construction of the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant on November 21, 2025. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Priority projects driving proposed 2026/27 budget increase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
According to the CPI report, the biggest price increases were recorded in transport, health, housing, and energy-related costs. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Transport, healthcare drive 13% hike in prices in April

Monday, May 11, 2026
Electricity infrastructure at Gasogi Station. Experts say the energy sector should be among the priorities in the upcoming budget.
Economy

Experts push for jobs, energy security, and resilience in 2026/27 budget

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Genocide survivors Alfred Musafiri and his wife, Marie-Thérèse Murekatete pose for a photo in Kigabiro Sector in Rwamagana. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

A survivor’s journey of loss and resilience

Friday, May 08, 2026