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Graduates attend University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony. A new study found that university graduates earn 5.27 times more than young people with no formal education, even as more than 92 per cent of employed youth continue to work in the informal economy. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Economy

New study highlights stubborn youth informality despite employment gains

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Group photo of the basketball community at Zaria Court, gathered to celebrate the legacy of Kenrick Kabano and his mother Rosine, who tragically passed away in car accident
Basketball

Kenrick Kabano, mother honoured through 3x3 basketball tournament

Friday, June 26, 2026
From left: Martin Kimemia, Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kigali University; Dr Innocent Mugisha, Coucil Chairman of the Mount Kigali University, Dr. Vincent Gaitho, Coucil Chairman and pro chancellor of the Mount Kenya University; and Mr. Thomas Nganga, Council Member of Mount Kigali University, during the Leadership and Governance Conference in the United Kingdom. The conference brought together higher education leaders to discuss governance, leadership, and international collaboration in higher education
Featured

Mount Kigali University taps governance conference in UK to strengthen leadership

Friday, June 26, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026
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Football

Rwandan-born prospect Aaron Murenzi joins LaLiga side Levante

Friday, June 26, 2026
Participants at the event pose for a group photo (Criash Bahizi)
Featured

SKOL, Rayon Sports keep bond alive with new sponsorship deal

Friday, June 26, 2026
Bugesera FC players during a warm-up session at Bugesera Stadium. The club is searching for a new head coach. Courtesy
Football

Five coaches in race for Bugesera FC job

Friday, June 26, 2026
National Basketball team players Axel Mpoyo and Ntore Habimana were sanctioned by the federation. Courtesy
Basketball

FERWABA’s stance on national duty marks a necessary turning point in Rwandan sports

Friday, June 26, 2026
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have called for urgent action to address road toll disputes, customs system gaps, inefficient border post operations. File
Business

Non-uniform road tolls, stay fees hurt EAC trade, say lawmakers

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Providence Umurungi, Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson delivers his remarks at the opening of the Fourth Conference of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network in Kigali, on Wednesday, June 24.
Women

Experts urge detention reforms to protect women, children

Thursday, June 25, 2026
MTN Rwanda worked hand in hand with the Kigese community to renovate the maternity ward at Kigese Community Health Center. Courtesy

This month, MTN Rwanda turned its attention to healthcare at community level

Thursday, June 25, 2026
The initiative will train designers, merchandisers and brand builders capable of competing in regional and global markets, while supporting Rwanda's ambition to become a leading hub for fashion.
Fashion

10 key facts about Kent State University fashion programme in Rwanda

Thursday, June 25, 2026