Izihirwe Arts expands into boat manufacturing to boost local tourism
Izihirwe Arts, a Rwandan woodworking and arts company known for producing interior furniture and artistic pieces, has launched an innovation, the production of wooden boats, as part of efforts to promote Made-in-Rwanda products and support local tourism. The boat production officially began in June 2025. Founded in 2018, Izihirwe Arts first gained recognition for its […]
BAL5 finals: Al Ahli Tripoli crowned champions
Libya is on top of African basketball once again. Al Ahli Tripoli have officially been crowned BAL5 champions, following a commanding 88–67 victory over defending title holders Petro de Luanda on Saturday evening at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. In what was expected to be a close showdown, Al Ahli Tripoli dominated from […]
Mount Kigali University lines up new infrastructure expansion projects
Mount Kigali is moving ahead with additional infrastructure projects following the completion of the new tuition block. The university’s founder, Professor Simon Gicharu, recently revealed that additional developments are underway, including the construction of a hostel facility with a capacity of over 800 students and a new state-of-the-art classroom block. These infrastructure projects are part […]
THE BAL5 Playoffs: APR BBC shocks 2024 champions Petro de Luanda in BAL 2025 thriller
On Sunday, June 7, Rwanda’s APR BBC delivered one of the most surprising results of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs so far, defeating defending champions Petro de Luanda from Angola 75–57 at SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. The game, part of the classification round to decide quarterfinal matchups, started in favor of […]
Remembering Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: A voice for decolonization and literature
The literary world mourns the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the iconic Kenyan novelist, playwright, and critic, who died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 87. His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in the global struggle for cultural and intellectual liberation, a testament to the written word’s power to transform. Born James […]
Kwibuka 31: Mount Kigali University honors victims of the genocide against the Tutsi
In a solemn and reflective ceremony, Mount Kigali University joined the nation on May 23 to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, under the national theme: “Remember, Unite, and Renew.” The event brought together students, staff, university leadership, and invited guests to honor the memory of over one million lives […]
Kwibuka 31: Mount Kigali University honors victims of the genocide against the Tutsi
In a solemn and reflective ceremony, Mount Kigali University joined the nation on May 23 to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, under the national theme: “Remember, Unite, and Renew.” The event brought together students, staff, university leadership, and invited guests to honor the memory of over one million lives […]
BAL5 Nile Conference: Al Ahli Tripoli clinch fourth straight win as Boissy steals the night
Al Ahli Tripoli continued their unbeaten run in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 5 with a commanding 104-91 victory over Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder, marking their fourth consecutive win in the group stage. Once again, it was their star point guard, Jean Jacques Boissy, who stole the spotlight. Boissy delivered another standout performance, scoring […]
Masaka Early Childhood Center close to launch, backed by MKU and Imbuto foundation
The Masaka Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), a model initiative aimed at nurturing the future of Rwanda’s youngest citizens, is close to its official launch as construction nears completion. A recent joint site visit by officials from Imbuto Foundation and Mount Kigali University revealed that the center is nearly ready to open its doors. The […]
Accountants urged to champion value creation and trust at Africa congress in Kigali
The 8th Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) officially opened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 7, bringing together over 2,000 professional accountants, financial experts, and policymakers from across Africa. The four-day summit, held under the theme “Creating Value for Africa,” is organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) in partnership with the […]
