Remembering Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: A voice for decolonization and literature
The literary world mourns the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the iconic Kenyan novelist, playwright, and critic, who died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 87. His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in the global struggle for cultural and intellectual liberation, a testament to the written word’s power to transform. Born James […]
Masaka Early Childhood Center close to launch, backed by MKU and Imbuto foundation
The Masaka Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), a model initiative aimed at nurturing the future of Rwanda’s youngest citizens, is close to its official launch as construction nears completion. A recent joint site visit by officials from Imbuto Foundation and Mount Kigali University revealed that the center is nearly ready to open its doors. The […]
The price of luxury: MKU students speak out on ‘Sponsors’
For many young people, life at university is filled with aspirations, dreams, and, at times, financial struggles. Some students work part-time jobs to make ends meet, while others find themselves drawn into a more controversial means of survival, transactional sponsorship. This arrangement, where a ‘sponsor,’ mostly men, provide financial or material benefits in exchange for […]
Guardians of memory: The role of youth in genocide commemoration
Every year, in April, Rwanda enters a period of national mourning to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi—a time marked by reflection, remembrance, and renewed commitment to unity. Known as Kwibuka, the 100-day commemoration includes various activities such as educational discussions, memorial site visits, and the Walk to Remember. Increasingly, young Rwandans are stepping up […]
Is traditional journalism really dying in the digital age?
A Harvard graduate student was once asked in a job interview at The New York Times why she would pursue a career in an industry that might not survive the decade. This question underscores a growing concern: the internet’s dominance is reshaping the media landscape, and traditional journalism is struggling to adapt. “TV’s biggest threat […]
Future Journalists empowered to tackle gender stereotypes
Twenty journalism students from Mount Kigali University and the University of Rwanda participated in a three-day gender training held in Huye District from April 14 to 16, 2025. The training aimed to break gender stereotypes and strengthen gender-sensitive reporting among aspiring journalists. Organised and funded by the Fojo Media Institute through its Rwanda Media Program, […]
MKU Lecturer: Women Must Believe in Themselves to Succeed in STEM
Women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) face significant challenges, ranging from societal stereotypes to limited encouragement. Jocelyne Uwambajimana, a 13-year professional experience nursing lecturer at Mount Kigali University (MKU), believes women are the key to overcoming these barriers. “Women must believe in themselves and understand that they can achieve success independently,” […]
Rwandans Retrace Painful Path in Kicukiro-Nyanza Walk to Remember
Thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda retraced the painful footsteps of Genocide victims on the afternoon of Friday, May 11, 2025, during the annual “Walk to Remember,” honoring those who were massacred at Nyanza-Kicukiro during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The 4-kilometer walk led participants from the present-day IPRC Kigali campus (formerly Ecole […]
MKU Journalism students masters investigative reporting techniques
A four-day investigative Journalism Training Workshop has concluded today,27th March 2025, at Mount Kigali University Campus, conducted by Fojo Media Institute through its Rwanda Media Programme. Steve Buist, a veteran Canadian journalist, training students on the practical part of coming up with a news story Throughout the training sessions, students were able to delve into […]
Mount Kigali University Launches School of Law: A New Era in Legal Education
Mount Kigali University (MKU) has taken a significant step in advancing legal education in Rwanda with the establishment of its School of Law at the Kigali campus. Law students en route to Kenya for an academic trip This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to modernizing legal training and equipping students with the skills needed in […]
