REG warns 13-hour power outage in three districts
The Rwanda Energy Group (REG) has announced a planned power outage in the districts of Gicumbi, Nyagatare, and Gatsibo, which will last from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a four-hour outage in parts of Kigali, aimed at expanding electricity networks. In a statement released on November 11, 2025, REG explained that the outage is […]
Ngororero: Woman gives birth inside ‘Coaster’ bus
A 22-year-old woman traveling from Muhanga to Rubavu unexpectedly gave birth inside a passenger Coaster bus. The incident occurred on Monday, November 10, 2025, when the woman went into labor while passing through Kazabe Sector in Ngororero District. According to information obtained by IGIHE, the mother-to-be had left Nyamagabe after marriage and was heading to […]
‘Teacher’ Clement, driving instructor, dies after jumping in Muhazi Lake
The Rwanda National Police announced that Iraguha Clement, widely known for teaching people how to drive via social media, died after jumping into Muhazi Lake. Rwanda National Police spokesperson in Kigali City, CIP Wellars Gahonzire, told IGIHE that news of ‘Teacher Clement’s’ death emerged in the evening hours of November 10, 2025. CIP Gahonzire explained, […]
Rulindo: Concern over children dropping out to work in mining
Residents of Rulindo District have raised concerns over children skipping school to work in gemstone mining. Parents from Cyinzuzi Sector told TV1 that their children leave school thinking that the money they earn from mining will make them rich. However, they warned that in the future, these children will need formal education and skills to […]
Southern Province recorded 53 deaths in three months due to road accidents
The Rwanda National Police has reported that 65 road accidents occurred in the Southern Province over the past three months, claiming the lives of 53 people. Kamonyi District accounted for the highest number of accidents and fatalities during this period. The figures were shared during the launch of the “Turindane Tugereyo Amahoro” (Protect Each Other, […]
Muhanga: Over 30 multi-Story buildings constructed in five years
The administration of Muhanga District has announced that in the past five years, 31 multi-story buildings have been constructed in Muhanga City, with plans to build more than 10 additional structures in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Muhanga City is one of six satellite cities supporting Kigali and is considered centrally located, accessible from Kigali, Huye, […]
Rwanda receives seven FDLR fighters repatriated from DR Congo
Rwanda has received seven former combatants of the FDLR terrorist group, along with their family members, repatriated on 10 November 2025 by MONUSCO, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group had spent three days at a temporary transit facility in Goma that hosts fighters who surrender their weapons and […]
Kigali city concerned about rising child sexual abuse cases
The City of Kigali has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of reported cases involving sexual abuse against children, noting that most of these complaints are valid. Authorities also warned that many cases go unreported, partly due to parents who fail to properly monitor and protect their children. City spokesperson Nitenganya Emma Claudine stated […]
Britam adopts smart technology to strengthen Rwanda’s tree-planting programs
Researchers and technology experts in Rwanda have developed a digital platform to monitor trees from planting through maturity, helping track their health and detect potential risks early. Studies show that trees planted through agroforestry programs in Rwanda have an average survival rate of 64%, while in some areas, fewer than 30% reach maturity due to […]
Ngoma tops rankings in Rwandans’ cohesion; Ruhango ranks lowest
Ngoma District has emerged as the leading district in Rwanda in terms of social cohesion, while Ruhango District ranked last, according to a study released by the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) for the year 2025. The findings, made public on November 9, 2025, indicate that overall cohesion in Rwanda averages 90.8% […]
