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PAC Chairperson Valens Muhakwa (1st Right), highlights persistent weaknesses despite improvements brought by the 2022 law. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

Lawmakers demand swift overhaul of procurement rules

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Residents during the launch of Rwanda Social Security Board's “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Finance

What to know as MPs move to scrutinise EjoHeza access bill

Monday, March 30, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint sitting of Parliament to present government activities under the “citizen-centred approach” on Thursday, March 26. Courtesy
Health

PM unveils plan to improve medicine access for Mutuelle users

Thursday, March 26, 2026
A milk collection centre in Nyagatare. Courtesy
Agriculture

New dairy board set to streamline milk industry

Monday, March 23, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga said the construction of the university is already underway in Bumbogo, Gasabo District in Kigali. Courtesy
Security

RDF spokesperson outlines plan for National Defence University

Friday, March 20, 2026
Motorists park at Rubangura taxi-motor stop in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

MPs call for urgent action on moto-cycle parking shortage

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Some transformers at Gasogi station. The government plans to install about 290 new transformers and upgrade electricity distribution networks nationwide to ease persistent power shortages. File
Energy

Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages

Thursday, March 19, 2026
WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. 67 old pipelines in 11 districts are being upgraded, officials said on Tuesday, March 17.FILE
Rwanda

Dozens of old pipelines to be upgraded to end water shortages

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026
Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.
Rwanda

Prison occupancy falls below capacity for first time in years

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Miners inside a tunnel in Ruli Sector, Gakenke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Security

MINALOC, RDB summoned over illegal mining

Friday, March 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, alongside Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga and Maj. Gen. Denis Rutaha, Commandant of the Gabiro Combat Training Centre, follow a military combat presentation during the pass-out ceremony for career courses at the training centre in Gatsibo District on August 25, 2025.   Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

What to know as parliament approves National Defence University

Thursday, March 12, 2026