RIB Uncovers a criminal gang suspected of stealing 18 Million Frw from fuel stations
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested three men suspected of stealing a total of 17,980,641 Rwandan francs from various fuel stations across the country. The arrests followed multiple complaints filed by fuel stations that reported being robbed through similar methods. The suspects have been identified as Nsabimana Straton, alleged to be the ringleader, along […]
Children at Nyagatare rehabilitation center regain hope for a better future
Young offenders undergoing rehabilitation at the Nyagatare Children’s Correctional Facility say they have regained hope and confidence in life through education and vocational training provided at the center. The facility accommodates children aged between 14 and 18, with a total of 395 currently enrolled, including 16 girls. Many of them say that after committing offenses […]
Youth Participation in Agriculture in Rwanda Reaches 30.7%
A recent report titled Agriculture Household Survey (AHS 2024) shows that 30.7 percent of Rwandan youth aged 16 to 30 are engaged in agriculture-related activities, while adults over 30 involved in farming total about 3.6 million people. Although the 2022 National Population and Housing Census indicated that agriculture employs 65 percent of Rwanda’s population, it […]
AfDB to invest over $400 Million to support major development projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to inject over $400 million into key Rwandan development projects over the next five years. This was revealed by Aïssa Toure Sarr, the AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, during a two-day Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) meeting that began on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The meeting brought […]
Experts call for increased support to smallholder farmers who contribute 80% of Rwanda’s food supply
Agriculture and food production experts have called for stronger support for smallholder farmers, who contribute more than 80 percent of Rwanda’s food supply. They say empowering these farmers is vital to achieving national food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and boosting economic growth. The call was made on Tuesday, November 11, during a panel discussion on […]
Kigali: The ascent of Africa’s premier tourism hub
The moment visitors step onto the meticulously clean streets of Kigali, they realize this is not the Africa of old narratives. Kigali is polished, dynamic, and safe, setting a standard for urban development and governance across the continent. This unique blend of stability and ambition has cemented its status, not just as a capital city, […]
Musanze residents decry outdated sector office facilities in Shingiro
Residents of Shingiro Sector in Musanze District have voiced their frustration over the poor working conditions at their sector office, saying the current facilities are too small, outdated, and no longer meet the standards of modern public service delivery. Despite Musanze’s remarkable progress in development, citizens say they are still receiving services in a space […]
Government steps in to address problems facing Spiro electric motorcycles
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) has announced that it has received complaints from users of Spiro electric motorcycles and confirmed that the government is taking steps to find lasting solutions. According to MINICOM, the matter is being handled in collaboration with the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA), the Rwanda Standards […]
Musanze farmers alarmed by rising livestock thefts
Farmers in various sectors of Musanze District are expressing growing concern over a new wave of livestock theft, where thieves no longer steal animals to sell them alive but instead slaughter them inside homes and sell the meat secretly to butchers or eateries during the early morning hours. Residents say this new tactic has left […]
Minister Dr. Biruta delivers president Kagame’s message to Angola’s João Lourenço
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta, delivered a special message from President Paul Kagame to Angolan President João Lourenço, conveying Rwanda’s congratulations as Angola marked the 50th anniversary of its independence. The message was presented on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, during the official independence celebration held at Praça da República in Luanda, Angola’s […]
