From chalkboard to keyboard: Digital learning transforming rural Rwanda
By Giramata Ange livie, Irakoze Belyse, Mutoni ariane, Uwase Salima In Rwanda’s countryside, technology is gradually becoming a bridge to a brighter future. One of the schools embracing this shift is GS Kabuye, a modest but determined institution nestled among banana plantations and rolling green hills. Every morning, students walk long distances to reach the […]
Transport costs weigh heavily on students amidst rainy days
For many university students in the city, the daily journey to and from campus remains one of their biggest challenges. Beyond tuition fees, housing, and food, transportation continues to strain already tight student budgets. At Mount Kigali University, students say rising motorbike taxi fares make it difficult to attend classes consistently. Motorbikes remain the fastest […]
Finding calm in the storm: How Mount Kigali University helps students navigate exam pressure
When exam season arrives at Mount Kigali University, the atmosphere on campus shifts instantly. Revision sessions stretch late into the night, assignments accumulate, and students move with a mix of determination and exhaustion. It is a period filled with anxiety, but also with resilience. “During exams, everything feels heavy: the noise, the notifications, the fatigue. […]
MKU mass media students gain hands-on experience at Ishingiro radio
On 14th November 2025, students from Mount Kigali University’s Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication program conducted an educational field visit to Ishingiro Radio in Rwanda’s Northern Province, gaining valuable exposure to professional broadcast journalism. The group of 45 students was led by Festus Irungu, Head of the Mass Media and Communication Department, […]
Rwanda Coding Academy to represent the nation in African competition
Rwanda Coding Academy, a secondary school specializing in technology, has won the right to represent Rwanda in the ‘Junior Achievement Africa Company of the Year’ competition, set to take place in Nigeria. The annual competition is organized by Junior Achievement Rwanda, an organization that teaches young students and youth under 25 entrepreneurship skills, work readiness, […]
New students embrace MKU’s practical and creative campus culture
As first-year students at Mount Kigali University (MKU) continue to settle into their first semester of 2025, many are already discovering what sets the institution apart. Early impressions highlight a blend of modern learning and a supportive campus environment that new students say makes MKU unique in Rwanda’s higher education landscape. “I came here because […]
MKU students redefine study habits after first CATs
As students at Mount Kigali University (MKU) complete their first round of Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) this semester, many have turned their focus to finding better ways of studying and revising. While strong grades remain a key priority, students say they are also learning to balance academic work with personal life and extracurricular commitments. For […]
Group Scolaire Kagugu launches coaching program to support struggling students
Group Scolaire Kagugu has introduced a coaching program to help students who are struggling academically keep up with their peers. Launched this term, the initiative is part of broader efforts by public schools in Kigali to ensure that no learner is left behind. School Director Mr. Emmanuel Nkurunziza explained that the program focuses on pupils […]
From campus to career: How Mount Kigali University is shaping Rwanda’s media landscape
The media landscape is evolving at the speed of a breaking news alert, and Rwanda’s growing media industry demands graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also job-ready from day one. Mount Kigali University (MKU) has been at the forefront of preparing students to meet these challenges, sending its media graduates into the workforce with […]
Digital learning project expands to boost smart education in schools
The Ministry of Education has launched the second phase of the Smart Education Project, aiming to connect over 2,500 schools across Rwanda with digital learning facilities and internet access. The launch event at Kagarama Secondary School in Kicukiro District brought together students, teachers, education officials, and technology partners. The project seeks to promote digital literacy, […]
