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Ongoing construction works on the Base–Butaro road in Burera District. The 63-kilometre road is among the planned projects for which the government has allocated Rwf305.3 billion to the transport sector.
Economy

Where Rwanda’s Rwf7.8tn budget will go in 2026/27

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials tour the ongoing construction of the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant on November 21, 2025. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Priority projects driving proposed 2026/27 budget increase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Sayinzoga Kampeta speaks during a panel discussion at the ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Why trust, missing data remain major obstacles in Africa’s insurance sector

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Governor of National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses at the ZEP-RE annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Low insurance penetration worries African policymakers

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY
Education

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 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
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International

Japan issues tsunami warning after magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Monday, April 20, 2026
A dignified burial of 153 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Ntarama Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 15. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Why Genocide ideology must be fought without mercy

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Minister Marizamunda delivers his remarks during a commemoration event held at Musanze Genocide Memorial, the former Court of Appeal of Ruhengeri on Wednesday, April 15.
Crime

Defence minister warns against violence targeting Genocide survivors

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.
Environment

Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection 

Sunday, March 29, 2026
A landslide claimed the lives of three people in Rugerero Sector of Rubavu District following heavy rains on Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rubavu: Woman, two-year-old daughter killed after house collapses after heavy rains

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Some housing units to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Karongi. File
Politics

Imihigo shake-up puts impact ahead of targets

Thursday, March 26, 2026