Rwanda has signed a sponsorship agreement with English Premier League club Aston Villa that will see the Visit Rwanda tourism brand displayed on the front […]
President Kagame marks Liberation Day, warns against divisive ideology
President Paul Kagame on Saturday marked Rwanda’s Liberation Day by warning that divisive ideology that fueled past violence still exists in different forms and must not be ignored. Speaking during the 32nd anniversary celebrations, Kagame said Rwanda’s history of exclusion…
Rwanda Polytechnic faces scrutiny over unrefunded student deposits
Rwanda Polytechnic faced renewed scrutiny from lawmakers on Friday, July 3, 2026, over delayed refunds of student security deposits that have accumulated for years without being fully paid out. Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised…
Rwanda reports 10% growth as Cabinet approves tax, governance reforms
Rwanda’s economy grew 10% in the first quarter of 2026, the government said Tuesday, as the Cabinet approved a series of tax, governance and development measures aimed at strengthening public administration and supporting growth. The growth covers the January–March period…
King Charles seeks meeting between William, Harry ahead of UK visit
King Charles III is encouraging efforts to bring together Prince William and Prince Harry during Harry’s planned visit to the United Kingdom in July, according to reports citing palace sources. The King, who is being treated for cancer, is said…
New diagnostic machines bolster Rwanda’s outbreak response
Rwanda has strengthened its ability to detect Ebola and other infectious diseases after receiving four advanced diagnostic machines capable of delivering test results in less than an hour. The BioFire Torch systems, valued at $370,000 (more than Rwf540 million), were…
Rwanda Sees Drop in Bribery Cases, but Officials Warn Corruption Risks Persist
Fewer Rwandans reported being asked to pay bribes over the past year, according to a new national survey released Friday, but government officials say corruption risks remain in key public services, particularly construction permitting and public procurement. The Rwanda Bribery…
Bugesera quarry collapse kills 10 workers as RIB launches investigation
Ten workers died after a construction stone quarry collapsed in Ntarama Sector, Bugesera District, on Thursday, prompting an investigation by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) into the cause of the accident. The workers were buried when the quarry collapsed at…
Health Ministry warns of methanol-tainted alcohol after 44 deaths
Ministry of Health has warned the public against consuming methanol-tainted and substandard alcoholic beverages after more than 44 people died and hundreds of others fell ill in recent months. The ministry said at least 28 of the deaths occurred within…
King James to mark 20-year music journey with landmark BK arena concert
King James Rwandan music star King James is set to mark two decades in the…
Nigerian star Shallipopi set for first Kigali concert at Africast fest
Nigerian music star Shallipopi Nigerian music star Shallipopi is scheduled to perform in Kigali for…
Ugandan star Eddy Kenzo, politician Nyamutooro welcome baby girl
Kenzo and wife Celebrated Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo and his wife, politician Phionah Nyamutooro, have…
Miss Muyango, DJ Brianne end popular hosting partnership
Deejay Briane One of Rwanda’s most visible entertainment partnerships, that of Miss Muyango and DJ…
Moctar Wins Secret Story Afrique Season 2, Rwanda’s France Mpundu Places Fourth
Moctar left side, France Moundu right side Niger’s Moctar Mdou has won the second season…
Ariana Grande Teases Smaller Upcoming Tour
Ariana Grande has revealed that her upcoming Eternal Sunshine world tour will be smaller than…
Rayon sports hit with FIFA transfer ban until 2027
Rayon Sports have been hit with a fresh FIFA transfer ban that will prevent the club from registering new players until the summer of 2027, […]
Madonna makes music history as ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II’ returns her to No. 1
Four decades into a career defined by reinvention, Madonna has once again reached the top of the music world. The pop icon’s latest album, Confessions […]
Rwanda’s health data revolution draws interest from African countries
Seven African countries are studying Rwanda’s use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare as they seek new ways to improve health planning, monitor […]
New eKash system allows faster, cheaper money transfers across Rwanda
Customers across Rwanda can now transfer money between bank accounts and mobile money wallets through a new instant payment system designed to make digital payments […]
Rwanda urges greater investment to keep U.N. development goals on track
Rwanda called on countries to increase investment and strengthen public-private partnerships to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that the […]
Rwanda showcases AI health intelligence model to African experts
Rwanda is showcasing its artificial intelligence-powered health intelligence system to experts from seven African countries as governments across the continent step up efforts to strengthen […]
Kenya’s Karan Patel wins Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 2026 as Kanangire claims ARC2 title
Kenyan driver Karan Patel and co-driver Tauseef Khan won the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 2026, while Rwanda’s Kanangire Christian became the only home driver to […]
RNIT Iterambere Fund surpasses Rwf86bn as collective investment gains ground in Rwanda
Rwanda National Investment Trust’s (RNIT) flagship Iterambere Fund has surpassed Rwf86 billion in assets under management (AUM), underscoring growing interest in collective investment schemes as […]
New diagnostic machines bolster Rwanda’s outbreak response
Rwanda has strengthened its ability to detect Ebola and other infectious diseases after receiving four advanced diagnostic machines capable of delivering test results in less […]