The strength of her mother inspired Carine Poet’s poem ‘Ndabyanze’
Poet Maniraguha Carine, popularly known as Carine Poet, revealed that the inspiration behind her poem “Ndabyanze” came from the strength and resilience of her mother, who single-handedly raised her and her four siblings, embodying the power of two parents in one. The poem “Ndabyanze” is the first release from her upcoming debut poetry album “Rangurura”, […]
Nyamasheke: Man arrested for drowning colleague in lake Kivu over a missing bag
A 32-year-old man identified as Twagirayezu Athanase, who worked loading sand onto boats at Mugonero in Mahembe Sector, Nyamasheke District, is being held at RIB Gihombo Station after allegedly drowning his colleague in Lake Kivu following a dispute over a missing bag. The victim, 22-year-old Namahirwe from Kigugu Village, Nkora Cell in Kigeyo Sector, Rutsiro […]
EU grants Rwanda over Rwf 14 billion to support refugees
The European Union (EU) has announced a financial contribution of more than 14 billion Rwandan francs to support Rwanda’s efforts in assisting refugees and improving their living conditions. The announcement was made by EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Belen Calvo Uyarra, during a meeting with the Minister of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira. The […]
Water treatment project will not disrupt Kigali–Muhanga road construction
The Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Jimmy Gasore, has confirmed that the construction of the Kigali–Muhanga road will not be disrupted by the ongoing construction of the Kigali wastewater treatment plant at Giticyinyoni. Dr. Gasore made the remarks while addressing the Chamber of Deputies on November 11, 2025, during a session focused on urban development policy […]
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, […]
