Parents warned against delaying children’s return to school
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has officially set the return dates for boarding school students across all districts in the country. Transportation services will commence today, January 3, 2025. Police officers and volunteers at Nyamirambo Pele Stadium in Kigali guide students returning to school. Their assistance ensures students board the correct buses […]
Rwandans Celebrate the New Year with Joy and Reflection
As 2024 came to an end, Rwandans welcomed the New Year with celebrations that blended tradition, spirituality, and vibrant festivities. While some enjoyed intimate moments with family, others found renewal and hope in church services or joined the crowds for spectacular public events. The City of Kigali hosted breathtaking fireworks displays at venues like Canal […]
Chorale de Kigali Promises Spectacular Christmas Carols Concert 2024
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Kigali’s holiday season is about to get a lot brighter. Chorale de Kigali is set to bring festive magic to the city with its much-loved Christmas Carols Concert (CCC) on December 22, 2024, at BK Arena. Chorale de Kigali rehearsing as they prepare for the Christmas concert. Photo by Kibibi Ally Thierry Known for […]
Mount Kigali University’s German language programme bears fruit as first graduate lands job in Austria
Nursing graduate Aubin Byishimo has become the first Mount Kigali University’s German language programme student to secure a healthcare job in Austria. He will soon be joined by ten other students finalising their paperwork to pursue nursing careers in German-speaking countries, notably Germany and Austria. These students are reaping the rewards of seizing the opportunity […]
Finding Hope in Rwanda: Stories of International Students at Mount Kigali University
When war brought life to a standstill in Sudan, Zhra Elola knew she had to leave.With her dreams of becoming a medical laboratory scientist hanging by a thread, she turned to social media and discovered Mount Kigali University on TikTok. Zhra Elola, student studying Medical Laboratory Sciences in Mount Kigali University. “I was studying in […]
January 2025 Intake
‘Climate action must be collective’: Rwanda’s rallying call at COP29
Rwanda has once again cemented its position as a leader in climate action. At the recently concluded 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Environment Minister Dr. Valentine Uwamariya delivered a passionate address urging global leaders to take collective action against climate change. Speaking to delegates from around the world, Uwamariya highlighted […]
MKU girls drive a movement to revitalize campus sports
A group of determined female students at Mount Kigali University (MKU) is taking the lead in advocating for more sports opportunities for women on campus. During a recent meeting with Sports Minister Wilton Niyobugingo, the students presented their case for a dedicated Sports Day and other activities aimed at fostering participation, teamwork, and community engagement. […]
Aspiring journalists from Rwandan universities sharpen skills in Musanze Training
In a bid to shape the next generation of journalists, 40 enthusiastic students from various Rwandan universities gathered at Virunga Hotel in Musanze for an intensive three-day training program that concluded on November 13, 2024. The training brought together students from four universities: the University of Rwanda, Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK), Mount Kigali University, […]
MKU Students Push for Fairer Medical Insurance Fees
As life’s unexpected moments can strike at any time, insurance has become as crucial as basic needs like food, water, and shelter. Students at Mount Kigali University are embracing the necessity of medical insurance but are calling for a reconsideration of the recently introduced 20,000 Frw fee. They argue that while protection is essential, the […]
