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Participants use sign language during the 3rd Sub-Regional Convening, in Kigali on Friday, September 25. The two-day meeting brought together women from Rwanda, Malawi, Kenya and Ethiopia. Courtesy
Women

Women with disabilities face violence, exclusion from leadership – study

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Kagarara's book is titled 'Muraho, My Name Is Kagarara,' at the Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, September 26. Courtesy
Art

Kagarara launches book chronicling life with disability

Sunday, September 27, 2026
A farmer shows seeds of a new maize variety under trial in Bugarama, Rusizi District on January 21, 2026. Photo by RAB
Law

What to know as new laws on farming, fishing come into force

Monday, September 14, 2026
Salomon Jyambere, a CJC Rwanda beneficiary from Kirumbo village in Western Rwanda, holds a climate justice message. The programme helped his family rebuild following flood damage to their home. CJC Rwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Big Impact Award. Photo/Courtesy.
Featured

Climate Just Communities Rwanda shortlisted for 2026 Big Impact Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
According to Meteo Rwanda, the country will record rainfall totals ranging between 300 and 1,000 millimetres in the September-December season.
Environment

Unusually heavy rains forecast for September-December season

Friday, August 21, 2026
Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during a dissemination workshop held in Kigali on Thursday, August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability rights groups seek action on UN recommendations

Friday, August 07, 2026
Groupe Scolaire Gahini, a secondary school in Kayonza District, phased out its programme for learners with visual impairment. Photo by Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti
Education

Concerns as Gahini school ends programme for visually impaired students

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lawyers offer support during the launch of a plea bargaining initiative, providing free legal assistance to 24 inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in October 2022. File
Editorial

Bridging gaps in access to justice requires collective action

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The government plans to invest Rwf24.8 billion by 2029 to improve access to education for children with disabilities
Education

Rwf24bn plan to boost access to education for children with disabilities

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A teacher helps a child with disabilities during a lesson. File

Education for all in Rwanda: Priority for children with disabilities

Monday, July 13, 2026
Dr. Beth Nasiforo Mukarwego, Chairperson of the organisation, who holds a PhD in special needs education. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

How RUB is helping blind and partially sighted persons build dignified lives

Tuesday, July 07, 2026