Gisenyi market to open after 15 years of construction
After 15 years of dela, the long-awaited Gisenyi Market in Rubavu District is finally set to open providing decent trade facilities for both Rwanda and DR Congo traders. Pierre Célestin Twagirayezu, Chairperson of the Rubavu Investment Company (RICO), the firm that took over the completion of the project confirmed that the modern facility will officially […]
The Abiru: Guardians of Rwanda’s royal secrets
As King Musinga’s reign crumbled under Belgian pressure in the early 1930s, the kingdom’s drums fell silent in a way they never had before. The sophisticated code that carried the unwritten constitution that had long guided Rwanda was being deliberately and systematically taken apart. Before the colonialists drew their maps, the true power in the […]
BRD launches program to support exporters with up to 70% credit guarantees
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has launched the Export Credit Guarantee Facility (ECGF), a program aimed at supporting Rwandan businesses that export goods abroad by covering up to 70% of the collateral required to access loans from financial institutions. The program, which started on November 7, 2025, is open to any entrepreneur involved in […]
Maj Gen Nyakarundi visits APR FC ahead of key clash with Rayon Sports
Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, Chief of Defense Staff in charge of Ground Forces, visited APR FC as the team prepared for a high-stakes Rwandan Premier League match against archrivals Rayon Sports FC, scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2025. Accompanied by APR FC Chairman Brigadier General Deo Rusanganwa, Maj Gen Nyakarundi met with players and technical […]
Jean Pierre Kagabo leaves RBA after 22 years
Jean Pierre Kagabo, a journalist who has dedicated 22 years to the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), has officially announced his departure from the national broadcaster. Reflecting on his long career, Kagabo expressed gratitude for the experiences and memorable moments he encountered during his tenure. Speaking to IGIHE, he traced his journey back to 2003 when […]
Kicukiro: A security guard was assaulted by alleged thieves.
On Friday morning at 7 o’clock, a security guard was beaten by suspects involved in acts that threaten public safety, including violence and theft. It happened in Nyakabanda Cell, Niboye Sector, Kicukiro, in an area known as Sonatubes, next to the former UTB university. That morning, the security vehicle arrived with a young man who […]
Dr. Francis Habumugisha’s new book takes center stage at Africa Writers Day celebration
The Africa Writers Day Celebration held on November 6 at Intare Arena brought together Rwanda’s literary community for a night dedicated to storytelling, education, and cultural identity. While the event showcased several new publications, the spotlight turned to Dr. Francis Habumugisha and his inspiring new book, Rya Neza, Ubeho Neza — a message promoting purposeful […]
Entrepreneur Munezero Lisa gives advice to young people who want to be self-employed.
Munezero Lisa Adeline is a young woman who participated in Miss Rwanda 2019. She is now an entrepreneur who runs a company engaged in various activities, including training young people on how to create their own jobs. Her activities have earned her an international award for training and inspiring young people in self-employment. The award […]
Rwanda’s leather processors call for local tannery to boost industry growth
The Rwanda Leather Processors Association has highlighted key challenges affecting the growth of the country’s leather industry, including the absence of a local tannery — a situation that forces businesses to export raw hides for processing abroad. Jean d’Amour Kamayirese, the head of the association, said they will continue advocating for the establishment of a […]
Price of petrol increases by 127 Frw per Litre
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced new fuel prices, with the cost of petrol rising to 1,989 Frw per litre and diesel now set at 1,900 Frw per litre. The updated prices were released on Friday night, November 7, 2025, and will remain in effect for the next two months. These rates replace […]
