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A client tests a new electric car at a showroom in Kicukiro, Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

What drivers should know before choosing electric

Monday, April 27, 2026
The World Autism Awareness Day 2026, was marked on April 2, under the theme, “Autism and Humanity Every Life Has Value.”

Not a curse: the hidden struggle of autism in Rwanda

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda and MUA Insurance Rwanda Ltd, staff pose for a photo at the launch of “Isheja”, a new hybrid banking and insurance product, on Monday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Equity Bank, MUA-Insurance launch low interest banking-insurance product to empower women customers

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Residents during the launch of Rwanda Social Security Board's “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Finance

What to know as MPs move to scrutinise EjoHeza access bill

Monday, March 30, 2026
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Parents and their disabled children at Love with Actions Academy in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District
Education

Disability enrolment rises but access challenges remain

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Front row Gatete (R) plays for Rwanda Amputee Football team.
Football

Gatete’s rise to become the face of Rwandan Amputee Football

Thursday, December 04, 2025
A student with disabilities sits attentively during a class session. As the country marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, under the theme “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” access to education continues to expand. Courtesy
Education

What is being done to improve access to inclusive education?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
City of Kigali employees pose infront of the new house built for the vulnerable resident. Courtesy.
Housing

City of Kigali employees build house for vulnerable resident

Sunday, November 30, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Lamunu’s fieldwork in Rwanda connected global health education with community realities, including hands-on training for professionals serving older adults. COURTESY.
Women

Shaping tomorrow’s social workers: Lessons from Rwanda’s ageing care model

Friday, November 21, 2025