Category: Lifestyle

Navigating a new home: Lessons from a Kenyan student in Rwanda

As a Kenyan student with a passion for exploring the world, I’ve always dreamed of studying abroad. Initially, I had my sights set on Nairobi. But when I learnt that Mount Kenya University had a campus in Kigali, Rwanda, I was intrigued. I’d heard stories of Rwanda’s safety, beautiful landscapes, kind people, and yes, even […]

Billiards table, one of Mount Kigali University’s socal hubs

At Mount Kigali University, beyond the rigorous academic schedule, students are discovering a unique space for relaxation and connection: the billiards table. This enduring game, a global pastime with roots tracing back to 15th-century Europe as a lawn game before evolving indoors, has found a strong foothold on campus, fostering both camaraderie and a healthy […]

Shema Bruce’s “Imyoma” unites tradition and tech in Rwandan art

In a striking blend of tradition and technology, Rwandan artist Shema Bruce, known in creative circles as thegr8t_lion, is breathing new life into the vanishing melodies of Rwanda’s pastoral past. His latest digital art creation, “Imyoma,” serves as a bridge, connecting the age-old songs of cow herders with the vibrant landscape of modern digital art. […]

Meet Izere! An MKU Student making waves in the art world

Izere Antoine has participated in two solo exhibitions at Mitochondria Gallery. He made his Museum Exhibition debut at The MET Manila, in the Philippines, alongside renowned artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Amoako Boafo, Hank Willis Thomas, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Rashid Johnson, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, and Toyin Ojih Odutola. Izere has also participated in over 15 group […]

Telling stories ccross borders: What I learned from my visit to Jordan

I recently had the chance to visit some of the most respected media institutions in Jordan:Almamlaka TV, Jordan Radio and Television, and the Jordan Media Institute. As a Rwandanmedia student, this trip wasn’t just about sightseeing or touring studios. It was a learningexperience that continues to shape how I see the role of media today […]

From shadows to sunshine: A student’s journey to overcoming addiction

Marlesh, a university student in Kigali, once found himself trapped in the dark corners of addiction during his early days on campus. But through determination and support, he turned his life around—now inspiring others with his story of resilience and hope. Marlesh’s struggles began in his first year, during a time when academic pressure and […]

Healing through art: Rwanda’s youth speak the soul’s truth

Rwandan youth are turning inherited trauma into creative expression, using poetry, music, painting, and storytelling as tools for healing and remembrance after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Though they did not live through the 100 days of horror that claimed over a million lives, the impact of that tragedy still shapes their daily lives […]

Dream, explore, discover: The story of a young tourism pioneer

Tourism is more than just seeing new places. It’s about stories, cultures, and the people who make the journey unforgettable. One of those people is Laurent Laulen, a young man from Tanzania whose love for travel turned into something much bigger. Laurent’s story begins at Saint Dominic College, where he studied Tourism and Tour Guiding. […]

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 […]