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Nyarugenge, Muhima hospitals set for expansion ahead of CHUK move
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Nyarugenge, Muhima hospitals set for expansion ahead of CHUK move

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 31, 2026
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Rwanda plans to expand Nyarugenge and Muhima district hospitals as the country prepares to relocate the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) to its new […]

Rwanda’s digital ID rollout reaches 7.2 million people
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Rwanda’s digital ID rollout reaches 7.2 million people

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 31, 2026
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More than 8.3 million people have also verified their personal information since the programme began in 2025, NIDA Director General Josephine Mukesha said. The exercise […]

Rwanda urges Africa to rely less on foreign powers to resolve conflicts
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Rwanda urges Africa to rely less on foreign powers to resolve conflicts

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 31, 2026
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Rwanda has urged African countries to strengthen their own capacity and resources to prevent and resolve conflicts instead of relying heavily on foreign partners. Prime […]

7,188 pupils to retake exams after cheating investigation
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7,188 pupils to retake exams after cheating investigation

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 31, 2026
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A total of 7,188 Rwandan pupils will retake their primary school leaving examinations from Sept. 2 to 4 after an investigation found widespread cheating in […]

10km Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road moves into construction phase
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10km Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road moves into construction phase

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 30, 2026
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The Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road has moved into a new construction phase, with work now underway to expand the 10-kilometre corridor from two lanes to four. […]

Kiyovu Sports end trophy wait with Super Cup victory over Police FC
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Kiyovu Sports end trophy wait with Super Cup victory over Police FC

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  • August 30, 2026
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Kiyovu Sports lifted the FERWAFA Super Cup on Sunday after a late goal from Hakim Hamis secured a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Kigali […]

Rwanda sweep Burkina Faso aside to book African volleyball quarter-final place
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Rwanda sweep Burkina Faso aside to book African volleyball quarter-final place

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  • August 30, 2026
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Rwanda needed just three sets to dispatch Burkina Faso and reach the quarter-finals of the African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi on Sunday. The Rwandan […]

Diamond Platnumz returns to Kigali after three years
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Diamond Platnumz returns to Kigali after three years

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 30, 2026
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Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz returned to Kigali on Saturday after nearly three years away, entertaining fans at a concert that also brought together some of […]

Junior police officers challenged to preserve legacy of Rwanda’s heroes
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Junior police officers challenged to preserve legacy of Rwanda’s heroes

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 30, 2026
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Rwanda’s junior police officers have been challenged to uphold the values of the country’s heroes and put them into practice as they carry out their […]

Minister links alcohol abuse to youth job losses
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Minister links alcohol abuse to youth job losses

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 29, 2026
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Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, has warned young people that alcohol and drug abuse can undermine their health and […]

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Best of Rwanda competition puts premium coffee in the global spotlight

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 27, 2026
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Rwanda’s best-performing coffees will be recognized this week in a competition designed to showcase exceptional quality and help the country secure higher-value markets internationally, the National Agricultural Export Development Board said. The Best of Rwanda competition, now in its third…

Rwanda expects below-average rain as strong winds forecast in western districts

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 21, 2026
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Rwanda is set for below-average rainfall in the final 11 days of August, with strong winds expected in several western districts, Meteo Rwanda said. Rainfall from Aug. 21 to 31 is forecast at between 0 and 30 millimeters, compared with…

Rwanda moves to strengthen firefighting capacity after 1,380 fires in five years

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 21, 2026
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Rwanda is reviewing its firefighting and emergency response capacity after recording 1,380 fires that killed 28 people over the past five years, as authorities seek to prevent losses of lives and property from fires and other emergencies. The assessment is…

More students pass Rwanda’s PLE, O-Level exams as results improve

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 20, 2026
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More than 371,000 learners passed Rwanda’s Primary Leaving and Ordinary Level national examinations this year, as a larger examination cohort recorded stronger results than in the previous school year. The National Examination and School Inspection Authority released the 2025/26 results…

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Rwanda defeat Ghana 3-1 to reach African volleyball semifinals

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • September 1, 2026
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Rwanda advanced to the semifinals of the African Women’s Volleyball Championship on Tuesday after defeating Ghana 3-1 in the quarterfinals at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. The victory sends Rwanda into the last four for the second consecutive edition…

Kenya aviation strike ends after disrupting air travel at major airports

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • September 1, 2026
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Kenya’s aviation workers ended a two-day strike Tuesday after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government and aviation authorities, bringing an immediate end to a stoppage that disrupted flights and left passengers stranded at major airports. The Kenya Aviation Workers…

BK Group completes Rwf31.7 billion sale of insurance unit to RSSB

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • September 1, 2026
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BK Group Plc has completed the sale of its entire stake in BK General Insurance Ltd (BKGI) to the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) for Rwf31.7 billion, making the pension fund the insurer’s sole shareholder. BK Group announced the completion…

Governor warns AI market correction could hit global economy

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 31, 2026
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence valuations could spread across borders and cause wider financial instability. Bailey, who chairs the Financial Stability Board, issued the warning in a letter to G20…

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Kenya aviation strike ends after disrupting air travel at major airports

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BK Group completes Rwf31.7 billion sale of insurance unit to RSSB

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Dry September forecast for Rwanda, but some areas face heavier rains

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  • August 31, 2026
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Governor warns AI market correction could hit global economy

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Rwanda eye Africa U-20 ticket in tough CECAFA group

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King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany

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Rwanda eye Africa U-20 ticket in tough CECAFA group

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  • August 31, 2026
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King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany

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