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 […]
Rwanda ends FIBA World Cup qualifiers winless after 106-62 loss to Nigeria
Rwanda’s men’s national basketball team was eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after suffering a 106-62 defeat to Nigeria in Luanda, finishing the tournament without a victory. The loss marked Rwanda’s…
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva hands over 30 homes, links security to development
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva on Saturday handed over 30 newly built homes to vulnerable families in Nyabihu District, saying Rwanda's security is inseparable from the country's social and economic development. The houses were built through a joint initiative by…
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 Earns Top African Ranking in Global Debt Transparency Report
Rwanda has received a boost in its efforts to attract international investors after a global finance body ranked it among Africa’s top performers for debt transparency and investor relations. The recognition followed the release of the 2026 Investor Relations and…
Rwanda signs Aston Villa sponsorship deal to expand Visit Rwanda campaign
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 of the team's jerseys, as the country continues to use global sports partnerships to promote…
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 more Rwandans embrace long-term saving and investing. The milestone comes as the Fund marks its…
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…
RIB sends Yugi Umukaraza rape case to prosecutors
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has forwarded a rape case involving musician Iradukunda Aimable, known…
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…
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…
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 […]
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 […]
Most Rwandans want credit but struggle to access it, TransUnion survey finds
Nearly all Rwandans consider access to credit important to achieving their financial goals, but fewer than half believe they can easily obtain the financing they […]
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) […]