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Officials from the Ministry of Defence and the RDF pose for a photo during the opening of the college. Photo credit, Defence ministry.
Health

Defence ministry opens specialised military medical college

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire hosted a session on “Deploying at Scale in Rwanda,” bringing together partners to discuss Rwanda’s ambition to deploy AI in New York.
Technology

Rwanda leads discussion on AI scaling in health, agriculture

Friday, September 25, 2026
UR Vice-Chancellor Prof VC Didas Kayihura Muganga received the Africa Higher Education for Transformation Prize by Mastercard Foundation in Accra, Ghana. Courtesy
Education

UR among inaugural winners of Africa higher education prize

Thursday, September 24, 2026
The agreement was signed by Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire and Jordan's Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Minister Sami Smeirat on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Technology

Rwanda, Jordan sign agreement on cooperation in digital transformation

Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Rwanda Bioeconomy Fund launches, backs first companies developing solutions to local challenges

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ecole Rwandaise Intwali Kigali was built by Rwanda’s Muslim community in 1955 and opened in 1957 despite colonial opposition. After visiting the school, King Mutara III Rudahigwa praised the community’s courage and called them “Intwali,” meaning “Heroes.” The school later adopted the name in his honour and was returned to the Muslim community in 1997.

Gahuriro: The father of science and the longest-lived Rwandan in history

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Kigali 2050 Master Plan sets out a bold vision to transform the city into a sustainable, inclusive and technologically advanced metropolis that reflects Rwanda’s forward-looking vision. Courtesy photo.

Why Rwanda’s private sector must drive the digital economy

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
A solar-powered irrigation system waters crops at the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in the Eastern Province, July 11. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI
Agriculture

AGRA: Rwanda must boost farm productivity to unlock bigger markets

Monday, September 07, 2026
Graduates of the 2026 Summer Academy cohort pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony after the successful completion of their intensive six-week training program on August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

AKIISA equips new generation of young leaders with life-changing skills

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
The camp is part of a 10-year partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Rwanda through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Featured

Over 600 Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UR sharpen leadership skills at Nkumba Camp

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Prosper Higiro, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Canada and Dr. Tim Loreman, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) during the signing ceremony. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda, Canadian university sign deal to expand study, research opportunities

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
AI specialists work at the Health Intelligence Centre in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza.

Rwanda’s next AI frontier: Empowering youth to strengthen home-grown democracy

Monday, August 24, 2026