Category: News

Major properties likely to be affected by Giporoso–Masaka highway

As expropriation and demolition works begin to pave the way for the expansion of the Giporoso–Masaka road, several major properties along the route are set to be affected. The government has allocated over Rwf 16 billion for the expropriation phase of the 10-kilometer Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka road upgrade, which is planned for the 2025/26 fiscal year, […]

How a shocking haircut mistake helped Rehema Akimana build her career

Rwandan hairdresser Rehema Akimana recently shared a surprising story about an unforgettable mistake she made early in her career — accidentally shaving off a client’s entire hair. The incident, which she revealed during an interview with IGIHE TV, turned out to be one of the most valuable lessons in her professional journey. Speaking with journalist […]

Rwanda reintegrates 143 Ex-FDLR combatants in 75th demobilization ceremony

Rwanda has reintegrated 143 former combatants of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) after completing a three-month rehabilitation and civic training program at the Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze District. The ceremony, held on October 30, 2025, marked the 75th official demobilization since the program began in 2001. Government officials, security representatives, […]

Kabarebe urges youth to continue Rwanda’s legacy of liberation

The Secretary of State for Regional Cooperation, General (Rtd) James Kabarebe, has called on the youth to carry forward the work of previous generations in building Rwanda into the nation it is today. Speaking at the 15th Indangamirwa Church, he reminded the 443 youth members, who joined the church since its establishment on July 1, […]

Prince Andrew ordered to surrender Windsor Mansion

Buckingham Palace has formally notified Prince Andrew that he must surrender the lease on his Windsor residence, Royal Lodge. Following this action, Andrew will now be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The palace confirmed that the King “has today initiated a formal process” concerning his brother, who relinquished his remaining royal titles earlier this […]

Rwandans value security and stability most, RGB report shows

Security and stability continue to be the most valued aspects of governance among Rwandans, according to the latest findings from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). However, satisfaction in this area has slightly declined from 75.79% to 71.73%, while the governance and economic pillar scored 74.84%. RGB CEO Dr. Doris Picard Uwicyeza said the report reflects […]

Rwanda to earn over Rwf 27.5 billion from carbon market by 2026

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has revealed that Rwanda is set to earn more than $19 million, roughly Rwf 27.5 billion, from the international carbon market by 2026, with the funds earmarked for sustainable energy and environmental protection programs. The announcement was made on October 30, 2025, during a briefing with the Parliamentary Committee […]

‎Foreign visitors spent over Rwf 839.9 billion in Rwanda in 2024

‎A report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) assessing spending by visitors to Rwanda — the Travel Expenditure Survey (TES) — revealed that in 2024, foreign tourists spent more than $579.5 million, equivalent to over Rwf 839.9 billion, on various goods and services during their stay in the country.‎‎The report is based […]

CHUK hospital on the way to moving to Masaka

As part of improving health services, in February 2023, Rwanda launched a project to expand the capacity and size of Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District, where the Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) is planned to be relocated. The hospital is being constructed by the Chinese company Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd, and is expected to […]