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 […]
Brave and bold: Women shattering stereotypes in mining
In many traditional societies, women were largely confined to domestic roles, their potential in education and professional life stifled by deeply rooted gender norms. But today, that narrative is changing. Women are not only pursuing higher education and professional careers, but they are also breaking barriers in fields long dominated by men. One such area […]
WhatsApp introduces new privacy feature to strengthen message protection
As worries about digital privacy reach unprecedented heights, WhatsApp is making a notable advance. The messaging giant owned by Meta has revealed plans to launch “Advanced Chat Privacy,” a robust new tool aimed at providing users with enhanced control over the security of their conversations. As of early 2025, over 2.8 billion people use WhatsApp […]
First lady Jeannette Kagame urges youth to protect Rwanda’s unity at Igihango Cy’Urungano
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called on young Rwandans to rise as guardians of unity and truth, urging them to remember the past and shape the future during the Igihango Cy’Urungano forum held at the Intare Conference Arena. “Dear children, you did not choose our history, but you were born into Rwanda, and Rwanda is […]
Pope Francis dies at 88: Vatican initiates sacred transition process
The global Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The first Jesuit pope and the first from Latin America, Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, has served as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church since his […]
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, the creative force behind Rwanda’s national symbols, dies at 66
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, a brilliant visual artist whose designs became central to Rwanda’s national identity, has passed away at the age of 66. Widely recognised for crafting the country’s flag, coat of arms, and key elements of its currency, Kilimobenecyo died in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. His death was confirmed by IGIHE, […]
Spiritual, fun, and family-ready: Movies to brighten your Easter weekend
Easter is not only a sacred time of remembrance for Christians, but also a moment for families and communities to gather, rest, and reflect. Celebrated to honour the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in the Christian calendar. In Rwanda, the government supports this spiritual season by granting […]
Rwanda’s poverty rates decline, but disparities persist between richest and poorest districts
According to the latest findings from the 7th Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV7), Rwanda has made significant strides in reducing poverty. The national poverty rate dropped from 39.8% in 2017 to 27.4% in 2024, while extreme poverty fell sharply from 11.3% to 5.4% over the same period. However, the data reveals stark contrasts between […]
MKU Lecturer: Women Must Believe in Themselves to Succeed in STEM
Women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) face significant challenges, ranging from societal stereotypes to limited encouragement. Jocelyne Uwambajimana, a 13-year professional experience nursing lecturer at Mount Kigali University (MKU), believes women are the key to overcoming these barriers. “Women must believe in themselves and understand that they can achieve success independently,” […]
Learning from pain, leading with peace: MKU’s international students reflect on Kwibuka 31
Starting on 7th April, the world joined Rwanda in commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This solemn occasion serves not only to honour the memory of over a million victims but also to inspire a global commitment to stand firmly against any form of genocidal ideology that could lead to […]
