Karongi: Teacher arrested for allegedly impregnating 17-year-old student
Mbarushimana Théoneste, a 30-year-old teacher who handles Primary 5 and 6 at GS Nyarubuye A in Twumba Sector, Karongi District, has been arrested after a 17-year-old student, Niyokwizerwa Solange, accused him of sexually abusing her and causing her pregnancy. A fellow teacher told Imvaho Nshya that the girl decided to report the matter to the […]
Since 2024, the Shema Power Kivu Lake plant has been operating efficiently
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) announces that since February 2024, the Shema Power Lake Kivu Limited (SPLK Ltd) plant, which extracts methane gas from Lake Kivu, has been operating efficiently, and the electricity produced is now being supplied to the public. In an interview with Imvaho Nshya, the Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Jimmy Gasore, confirmed […]
Nyagahene to build 100 apartments in Karongi
Eugene Nyagahene, an investor who has already established a five-star hotel in Karongi District, has announced that he is set to build 100 apartments in the area, adding that all of them already have clients lined up. He announced on November 13, 2025, during the opening of a two-day retreat for members of the Karongi […]
Ruhango: A young man arrested for allegedly killing his grandmother with a machete
Police in Ruhango District have arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of killing his grandmother with a machete, accusing her of bewitching him. The incident, which spread on the morning of November 14, 2025, reportedly took place in Kabuga Village, Kabuga Cell, Mbuye Sector, in Ruhango District. Eyewitnesses said the young man went to the home […]
Ngororero loses 12,500 liters of milk daily due to damaged roads
In Ngororero District, more than 12,500 liters of milk, half of the daily production, fail to reach the processing plant because of severely damaged roads. The affected farmers are mainly those who graze cattle in the Gishwati pasturelands. They explain that although they were promised a 25-kilometer road to ease transportation, the contractor awarded the […]
Thirty years of UNDP activities in Rwanda include over 130 modern settlements
It has been 30 years since the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) began working with Rwanda on various development projects. The partnership started with the Government of National Unity in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, at a time when the country faced immense social and economic challenges. Over the years, UNDP […]
MKU mass media students gain hands-on experience at Ishingiro radio
On 14th November 2025, students from Mount Kigali University’s Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication program conducted an educational field visit to Ishingiro Radio in Rwanda’s Northern Province, gaining valuable exposure to professional broadcast journalism. The group of 45 students was led by Festus Irungu, Head of the Mass Media and Communication Department, […]
Rwanda and Djibouti sign nine agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Rwanda and Djibouti have signed nine agreements, five of which focus on deepening cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. The agreements were signed on November 13, 2025, during the 2nd Joint Commission meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries. The accords were signed by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, and […]
Rwandan avocados to enter the Chinese market
Rwanda has signed an agreement to include avocados among its agricultural products exported to the Chinese market. According to a statement from the Embassy of Rwanda in China, shared via the X platform, the agreement aims to facilitate the export of Rwanda’s high-quality, naturally grown avocados to China. The agreement was signed by Rwanda’s Ambassador […]
MINEDUC strengthening teacher training colleges as the backbone of quality education
The Director General of Communication in the Ministry of Education, Hashakineza Jean Claude, has said that Rwanda’s Vision 2050, which aims to build a knowledge-based economy, cannot be achieved without ensuring quality education for all. He emphasized that this requires competent and well-prepared teachers. Hashakineza made the remarks on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, during an […]