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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
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
Outgoing Kigali Doyen President Alphonse Mukama and Incoming Kigali Doyen President Theoneste Mwunguzi (Right) during the installation ceremony in Kigali on June 18.
Rwanda

New Lions Club presidents pledge expanded community service

Friday, June 19, 2026
Rwanda joined other countries to mark World Braille Day on Sunday,  January 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

World Braille Day: Renewed call for tactile reading materials in schools, workplaces

Sunday, January 04, 2026
A teacher helps visually impaired people during a class for old people with disabilities at Masaka. Craish Bahizi
Health

Half of visually impaired people not using any assistive technologies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

How will testing job applicants’ mental abilities, behaviour impact Rwanda’s public service?

Saturday, March 29, 2025
A braille reader during a reading exercise. On January 4 every year, the World Braille Day is observed (Courtesy)
Education

The invention of Braille: Explainer

Friday, January 05, 2024
Tom Close during the launch of his song, "Kunda Gusoma", encouraging children to practise the reading culture
Music

Why Rwandan music is more than just entertainment

Thursday, November 23, 2023
The New Times
Music

Rwandan artistes rally for visually impaired on ‘White Cane Awareness Day’

Friday, November 17, 2023
Visually impaired people with their white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. A walking stick costs average Rwf20,000 and with insurance cover it could go down to around Rwf2,000. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Union of the blind calls for local production of white canes

Monday, November 13, 2023
The Bible Society of Rwanda (BSR), in partnership with Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) launched 27 newly published “Braille Bibles, on Monday, September 11. Courtesy
Religion

“Braille Bible” launched to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
One of the 561 primary school candidates with disabilities, sits national exams during the official launch on Monday, July 17. COURTESY
Education

PLE: Special needs children get extra hour during national exams

Monday, July 17, 2023