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 […]
Marriage numbers drop by 9.5% in Rwanda compared to previous year
According to the newly released Rwanda Vital Statistics Report 2024 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the country has witnessed a significant decline in the number of registered marriages, with figures showing a 9.5% drop in 2024 compared to the previous year. In 2023, a total of 57,880 marriages were registered across […]
MKU’s Ban Caps and Hats for security purpose in the campus premises
Mount Kigali University (MKU) has recently implemented a policy prohibiting students from wearing caps and hats on campus. The DVC FAIA Dr. John Nyirigila says, “We have banned wearing caps and hats at the campus for security purposes.” However, the administration clarifies that this is not a new rule but an enforcement of the existing dress […]
PHOTOS: Mount Kigali University Tourism and Hospitality students embark on a field trip to Northern Rwanda
Over 80 students from Mount Kigali University’s Tourism and Hospitality department, led by Dr. Safari Ernest, recently completed an academic field trip to various tourist destinations in northern Rwanda. Mount Kigali University’s Tourism and Hospitality students visited Nyabyungo (Gahunga k’Abarashi), a historic site significant for the murder of Fr Rupias (Rugigana) a European missionary by […]
Inside Kigali’s ‘Land force’
It’s not every day that the word ‘force’ is used when referring to road transport. Today however, allow me to use it: until I get to use ‘air force’ as a means of transport, ‘land force’, in all its diversity, is my means of transport. Let me take you down memory lane to when I […]
