There is an urgent need for Early Childhood Development
Early childhood development (ECD) is about giving young children the best start in life. It involves providing love, care, and opportunities for play and exploration, which are essential for learning and overall growth. The early years are critical for brain development, and missed opportunities during this time can have lasting effects on a child’s future […]
How weather and climate information is transforming bean farming in Rwanda
Bean farmers across Rwanda are increasingly turning to weather and climate information to guide key agricultural decisions, helping them adapt to unpredictable rainfall and shifting growing seasons. With support from the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) and Meteo Rwanda, working alongside partners such as the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, farmers are […]
AUTO24 supplies 35 eco-friendly vehicles to support green transport
AUTO24, one of Rwanda’s leading importers of environmentally friendly vehicles, has delivered 35 electric-powered cars to Treize Ride, a public transport company, marking a major step toward reducing emissions in the country’s transport sector. Road transport remains the single largest contributor to air pollution in Rwanda, responsible for about 34 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. […]
ISANGE service seceives over 700 survivors of abuse annually
Staff at ISANGE One Stop Center at Kabgayi Hospital told Members of Parliament that over the past three years, the service has assisted 2,271 survivors of abuse. This information was shared during a visit by members of the Rwandan Women’s Parliamentary Forum (FFRP) and the Parliamentary Forum on Social Welfare and Development (RPRPD) to Muhanga […]
King Faisal Hospital to begin offering dental implants in Rwanda
King Faisal Hospital (KFH) announced that it will start providing dental implant services, marking a major advancement in oral healthcare in Rwanda. Dr. Madeleine Uwamahoro, a dental specialist at KFH, explained that dental implants differ from traditional dentures, as they replace the tooth starting from the root, providing a permanent solution. The procedure involves placing […]
Over 12,000 people visit Nyungwe National Park in six months
Nyungwe National Park, located in southwestern Rwanda and connected to Burundi’s Kibira National Park, has welcomed over 12,000 visitors in the past six months. The park, covering 1,019 km², employs more than 300 residents. Of the visitors, 41% were Rwandans, 5% were residents from other parts of Rwanda, and 49% were international tourists. Among foreign […]
Huye: More than 300 people with visual impairments receive white canes
In Huye District’s Tumba Sector, Rwanda joined the rest of the world on Friday, November 7, 2025, to celebrate International White Cane Day at the national level, where more than 300 visually impaired people were provided with white canes, an essential tool that helps them navigate daily life independently. The event brought together visually impaired […]
Rwanda sets new goal to cut pollution and protect the environment
Rwanda has announced a new and stronger plan to fight climate change. The government now aims to cut its pollution by 53% by the year 2035, compared to the old goal of 38%. This means the country wants to produce much less harmful gas that causes global warming. Officials from the Rwanda Environment Management Authority […]
The Illusion of Connection: How social media shapes identity
In modern society, social media has become one of the most influential communication platforms. It connects people across the world within seconds, allowing users to share thoughts, images, and daily experiences instantly. Yet the connection it creates is not always real or meaningful. While social media appears to bring individuals closer, it often creates distance […]
Aline Gahongayire launches campaign to fight diabetes after personal diagnosis
Rwandan gospel artist Aline Gahongayire has launched a campaign to raise awareness about diabetes, a disease she was recently diagnosed with and warned could lead to severe complications, including amputation. The campaign, which began in November 2025—the month dedicated globally to diabetes awareness—coincides with World Diabetes Day on November 14. In an interview with IGIHE, […]
