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Graduates attend University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony. A new study found that university graduates earn 5.27 times more than young people with no formal education, even as more than 92 per cent of employed youth continue to work in the informal economy. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Economy

New study highlights stubborn youth informality despite employment gains

Saturday, June 27, 2026
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From policy to people: Rwanda’s real AI test

Friday, June 26, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the launch in Kigali.
Fashion

Creatives optimistic as Kent State University launches fashion campus in Rwanda

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Usta Kaitesi, delivers her remarks during the closing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, June 23. Courtesy
International

South-South, Triangular convention closes with call to spur investments

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the 4th International Conference on Re-shaping Education for Sustainable Development on June 15. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Preparing for the future: Experts urge practical skills shift in higher education

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana, speaking during the dissemination of the findings, on Monday, June 15. Courtesy
Education

New study recommends improvements in language, science teaching

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Youths who were assisted in creating jobs seeen here showcasing their products at Mulindi agri-show. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Making entrepreneurship the norm

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and a graduate of the programme, noted that the Institute of Directors training covers finance, strategy and legal governance. Courtesy
Business

Why Rwanda’s first certified directors matter for corporate governance

Monday, June 15, 2026
Students showcase projects involving robotics and Artificial Intelligence during a competition on Feb 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education

Inside mechanism to produce more female science teachers

Monday, June 15, 2026
Students and recent graduates speak with recruiters at the EBCR career fair at Kimisagara Youth Center in Kigali during a past edition of the event. COURTESY
Education

How career fairs help Kigali’s young job seekers enter the workforce

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) addresses delegates during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Youth entrepreneurs, who benefited from a job creation initiative, display their products at the Mulindi Agri-Show in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The book industry: An overlooked engine of job creation

Thursday, June 11, 2026