Rwamagana: The Institute of Women for Excellence hit by fire

The Institute of Women for Excellence (IWE), a girls’ school located in Kigabiro Sector, Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, was struck by a fire on the morning of Monday, November 3, 2025. While the full extent of the damage is yet to be assessed, most of it occurred in the student dormitory, which houses around 150 […]

Gakenke: Coffee farmers celebrate economic gains from cultivation

Coffee farmers in Gakenke District, Northern Province of Rwanda, are celebrating the economic benefits they have gained from cultivating the crop. Members of the “Twongere Kawa Coko” Cooperative in Coko Sector expressed their satisfaction after their coffee secured 18th place out of 500 entries in a national competition for coffee farmers held last month. Founded […]

Kigali: 11 Arrested for mugging residents at night

The Rwanda National Police has announced the arrest of 11 individuals suspected of engaging in nighttime robberies targeting residents in the capital city. The suspects were apprehended on November 4, 2025, in different sectors of Nyarugenge District following joint operations conducted by security forces in collaboration with the public. According to the Police Spokesperson for […]

Nyanza: Candidate who never sat for the job exam ranked first — RIB detains suspects

Two employees from Nyanza District, including the Acting Executive Secretary of a sector and a staff member from the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), have been arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) over alleged involvement in serious malpractices during a job recruitment exam. On June 30, 2022, RIB arrested Muhire John […]

Workplace rights still limited for employees in SMEs — IPAR report

A new study by the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) has revealed that workers employed in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country continue to face limited workplace rights, including a lack of written employment contracts, inadequate social protection, and unsafe working environments. The study, released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, assessed […]

Minister Nduhungirehe meets Rwandan community in Egypt

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with members of the Rwandan community in Egypt during a visit to Cairo for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The meeting allowed the Minister to interact directly with the diaspora, stressing the importance of maintaining ties with Rwanda, promoting unity, and preserving cultural values. […]

Rwanda needs $300 million to expand nationwide internet coverage

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has announced that Rwanda needs $300 million to build additional telecommunications towers to ensure uninterrupted nationwide internet coverage. She made the statement on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, while responding to questions from Members of Parliament regarding ongoing digital connectivity challenges that affect public services. Lawmakers reported that […]

Ambassador Khalid Musa speaks on massacres in Sudan, heavy weapons, and Rwanda’s Role

Ambassador of Sudan to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla, has highlighted the deteriorating situation in Sudan due to a three-year-long conflict between the government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and shared his view on how President Paul Kagame could play a mediating role. Speaking to IGIHE on November 3, 2025, Ambassador Musa described the […]

Apotre Mignonne and Israel Mbonyi among the supporters of Theo Bosebabireba’s wife

Theo Bosebabireba has expressed his gratitude to the many people who have stepped in to support his wife during her prolonged illness, including renowned gospel artists Israel Mbonyi, Apotre Mignonne Kabera, and members of City Light Foursquare Church and ADEPR Church, where he worships. In recent weeks, Theo reached out to friends, family, and supporters […]

“Wearing ‘Ubunyarwanda’ means walking with dignity” – Madam Jeannette Kagame

Madam Jeannette Kagame, founder of Unity Club Intwararumuri, reminded Rwandans that “Ubunyarwanda,” the spirit of being Rwandan, is more than a label. She explained that anyone who embodies this spirit carries dignity and integrity in everything they do. Speaking about Rwanda’s journey of recovery and reconciliation, she said that the program “Ndi Umunyarwanda” has played […]