RBC warns that one in two people with diabetes is unaware of their condition
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has reminded Rwandans of the importance of regular health checkups after new research revealed that 44% of people living with diabetes globally are unaware of their condition. The study, conducted by Lauryn Stafford from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and published in September […]
Rwanda plans to build shared housing units where people can rent beds
The Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Jimmy Gasore, has revealed that Rwanda is considering new housing projects designed to provide affordable accommodation, including shared housing units where individuals can rent beds. Dr. Gasore announced while addressing Members of Parliament during the presentation of the new National Urbanization Policy, which aims to increase the proportion of urban […]
The strength of her mother inspired Carine Poet’s poem ‘Ndabyanze’
Poet Maniraguha Carine, popularly known as Carine Poet, revealed that the inspiration behind her poem “Ndabyanze” came from the strength and resilience of her mother, who single-handedly raised her and her four siblings, embodying the power of two parents in one. The poem “Ndabyanze” is the first release from her upcoming debut poetry album “Rangurura”, […]
Government steps in to address problems facing Spiro electric motorcycles
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) has announced that it has received complaints from users of Spiro electric motorcycles and confirmed that the government is taking steps to find lasting solutions. According to MINICOM, the matter is being handled in collaboration with the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA), the Rwanda Standards […]
Get Ready to Roll and Rally: Wheelchair Volleyball and Basketball takes the court in style!
Sure thing! So, wheelchair volleyball is a super cool sport that was specifically designed for people with physical disabilities. It’s played on a regular volleyball court, but with a few adaptations. Instead of standing, players use wheelchairs to move around the court and hit the ball. The rules are pretty similar to regular volleyball, but […]
