MKUR journalism students visit Ntarama Genocide memorial site
Rebuilding Rwanda through journalism History records a major role played by journalists through media to the contribution of ‘The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi’ in Rwanda. After the Genocide, journalism schools were introduced in the country to train professional journalists who will do their work with their nation at heart. The school of journalism at […]
The Rwanda-Angola writer’s union
The management of the Writers’ Union in Rwanda has announced that it is going to interact with the one in Angola regarding the exchange of experience in writing in order to strengthen African unity. The news was revealed on April 3, 2022, in a press conference that focused on the activities planned for the celebration […]
MKUR International students not pleased with the university’s accreditation
During the launch of ‘Mountain meets land of 1000 hills’ memoir in February, 2023,(Mountain meets Land of 1000 hills-a book by the founder of MKUR), the chairman of board Professor Simon N. Gicharu hinted on the possibility of Mount Kenya University Rwanda(MKUR) becoming a fully accredited university. Barely two months later, it has come to […]
Panic as MKUR students prepare for their exams
The examination period happens to be MKUR’s (Mount Kenya University Rwanda) most busiest time during the semester. All corners of the school get filled up; from the main gate, to the library, teacher’s offices, lecture rooms among others as students try to ‘leave no stone un turned’ before the D-day. The ‘heat’ is felt not […]
Battle of words in MKUR WhatsApp group
Teachers and the entire administration staff of Mount Kenya University Rwanda(MKUR) are in total disagreement with Kelly Whickham Hurst’s quote, “If they’re learning, I don’t care what they’re wearing”. This was proved by a memo that was published and signed by the Vice-Chancellor Designate: Prof. Edwin Odhuno on 13th, March, 2023 titled “appropriate attire and […]
MKUR and EAUR journalism students equipped with skills on ‘Environment’ reporting
“Journalists are not supposed to know everything, but should have an idea on everything”, Assoumani Ntakirutimana-University coordinator RMP(Rwanda Media Programme). In a bid to strengthen sustainable journalism in Rwanda, FOJO media institute, in partnership with PAXPRESS Rwanda, under Rwanda Media Programme(RMP), continue to provide mentorship to journalists and journalism students in Rwanda and across the […]
New students from South Sudan welcomed to Rwanda
The South Sudan Students Association on 18th, March, 2023 welcomed new students from South Sudan to Rwanda in a colorful ceremony held at Kigali Independent University(ULK) Gisozi. The ceremony brought together South Sudan students from different universities in Rwanda among which were key student leaders who urged the new students to know their purpose for […]
Mount Kigali University to strengthen collaboration with FOJO Media Institute in bid to support journalism education in Rwanda
On 14th ,February Professor Edwin Odhuno,the Vice chancellor Mount Kigali University received marching visitors from a Sweden based Media institution ,Fojo who currently operate in Gasabo District. Mount Kigali University and Fojo Media Institute are to have a dual collaboration for supporting and guidance in the Media training sector . The partnership which materialized in […]
Varsity media dons participate in digital training
Journalism Universities lectures from four universities are participating in a five-day social-media training at Hotel Virunga in Musanze. The training is part of capacity building to enhance and professionalize media in Rwanda. The training is being conducted by Mr. James Munyaneza, MD & Chief-Editor The New Times Publication, and Mr. Jean Claude, Multi-Media editor RBA. […]
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle
Sorry Earth, we’ve heard your cry and we promise to do better! For years, human inventions have been done carefree; technology advancement has been the order of the day in a bid to facilitate human daily activities: Not until mother nature; through climate change, cried out that we are now considering reparation. Amends are being […]
