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Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Dr. Mukagatare (far right) with a lab scientist in RBC’s Sequence Monitoring Room, where the center advances biomedical research and public health programs in Rwanda. Phots by Kellya Keza
Health

Inside the rise of specialised labs in Rwanda’s health system

Friday, February 20, 2026
The 2025 Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS) recorded high performance in reconciliation, social cohesion, and unity, with scores above 95%, reflecting sustained efforts to foster a unified citizenry. File

Decentralization: How grassroots governance is driving unity and inclusion

Monday, February 16, 2026
Patients and their caretakers at Butaro Hospital in Burera District.
Health

Butaro hospital flags early detection gaps as cancer cases rise

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Louise Mushikiwabo , the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie speaks at the 46th Ministerial Conference of LaFrancophonie in Kigali,on November 19, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
International

Mushikiwabo talks priorities in Francophonie rebid

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the 2024 Umushyikirano edition. Photos: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Umushyikirano: Over 80% of 2024 resolutions implemented, says minister

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Delegates follow findings from the Decentralisation Assessment Framework (DAF) during the National Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society in Decentralisation in Kigali on Wednesday, December 17 .
Rwanda

Budget, staffing gaps are slowing decentralisation – new report

Thursday, December 18, 2025
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Residents gather every Tuesday to discuss challenges, propose solutions, and monitor progress on public programs. Courtesy

Decentralization deepens citizen voice through community assemblies

Monday, November 24, 2025
Michel Nkurunziza (L) and Emmanuel Ntirenganya pose with their awards
Rwanda

Two New Times reporters win Development Journalism Awards

Saturday, November 08, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the closing session of the retreat at Gako Military Academy on November 2.
Rwanda

Local leaders recommit to citizen-centered service delivery

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Election volunteers during the election of district council members at the City of Kigali Headquarters on September 16, 2024. Courtesy

Decentralization in Rwanda: 25 years of meaningful citizen participation

Thursday, October 16, 2025