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Masaka Farms, one of Rwanda’s leading dairy producers, has temporarily suspended operations after a fire tore through its production facility in Kigali's industrial zoneon Saturday, July 11. Photo by Igihe
Rwanda

Inside the Masaka Farms fire: What we know so far

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
At least 928 candidates with special educational needs are expected to sit the 2025-26 Primary Leaving Examinations that began on Tuesday, July 7. Courtesy
Education

Over 900 candidates with disabilities sit Primary Leaving Exams 

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rubavu were crowned champions of the 2025-26 Deaf Football Championship at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 21. Courtesy
Football

In football, deaf athletes are finding a sense of belonging

Monday, July 06, 2026
New president Umutoni speaks during her installation.
Health

Kigali Golf Rotary Club eyes advanced healthcare as Mutoni takes over

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File
Women

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A sign language interpreter helpS a person with disability during a recent meeting. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Deaf Rwandans push for right to drive

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Prof. Dr. Richard Gurgel from the University of Utah led the team that performed the sugery at King Faisal Hospital.

One refugee child’s impact on hearing care in Rwanda

Friday, February 20, 2026
Gisele Emerusenge, a sign language teacher during a class in Kigali. The Africa Deaf Christian College, which will teach sign language formally, is expected to open in September in Bugesera District.
Education

Sign language college set to open by September

Monday, January 26, 2026
Pelagie Muhorakeye, President of RNADW, using sign language to communicate during the event. Courtesy.
Education

Deaf community calls for official recognition of sign language

Saturday, October 04, 2025
Gisele Emerusenge a sign language teacher during a class in Kigali. The world marks International Day of Sign Languages on September 23.
Editorial

Rwanda can go further in advancing sign language uptake

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
For the first time, Rwanda on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 performed cochlear implant surgeries that restore hearing for people with severe auditory impairment. Courtesy

Cochlear implants in Rwanda: Why a medical breakthrough demands inclusive communication

Thursday, September 18, 2025
The University of Kigali (UoK) on Friday, August 8, graduated 1,654 students from the Class of 2024 during its 9th graduation ceremony. Craish Bahizi
Featured

Caps in the air as over 1,600 graduate from UoK

Tuesday, August 12, 2025