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Officials during a handover of a house constructed for a genocide survivor in Nyarugenge. File
Infrastructure

Senators call for increased funding for roads, Genocide survivors' homes

Friday, May 15, 2026
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Minister for Justice and Attorney General speaks at a meeting. Photo By Craish Bahizi
Law

Justice ministry seeks bigger budget for legal aid, forensic services

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital. MPs have urged the Ministry of Local Government to address mounting unpaid hospital bills under the proposed 2026-27 budget. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

MPs ask govt to pay patients’ outstanding hospital bills

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. file
Economy

Budget: Local govt entities prioritise agriculture, roads, social protection

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Members of Parliament follow the presentation of the Budget Framework Paper at the parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Budget: Lawmakers call for action on compensation delays, road repairs

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Govt highlights spending priorities for 2026-27

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Govt projects spending Rwf7.8 trillion in 2026/27

Monday, May 11, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during a high-level consultation on green energy and climate finance held on April 30, 2026. Courtesy
Environment

Lawmakers back bankable green projects to attract climate finance

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Children celebrate the victory during a competition aimed to detect young talents. According to the report in the City of Kigali alone, 99 schools, about 18 per cent, do not have any sports ground. file
Football

Sports ministry given six months to revise sports policy

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Workers on duty at Legend Cables factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone on March 4. Industries operating within the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) exported processed goods worth approximately $290 million in 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Kigali’s industrial exports reach $290 million

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. The industrial park has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. Courtesy.
Economy

Bugesera industrial zone investments hit $100 million

Wednesday, April 15, 2026