AUTO24 supplies 35 eco-friendly vehicles to support green transport
AUTO24, one of Rwanda’s leading importers of environmentally friendly vehicles, has delivered 35 electric-powered cars to Treize Ride, a public transport company, marking a major step toward reducing emissions in the country’s transport sector. Road transport remains the single largest contributor to air pollution in Rwanda, responsible for about 34 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. […]
30% of Motorcycle riders in accidents are intoxicated
The Rwanda National Police has reported that alcohol consumption among motorcyclists is a major contributor to road accidents, with 30% of riders involved in crashes found to be intoxicated. The announcement was made by ACP Boniface Rutikanga, spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, during a press briefing following the launch of the road safety campaign […]
Cyprien’s business flourishing thanks to growing MKU student population
A bustling shop near Mount Kigali Campus has quickly become a favorite among students and residents. Owned by Cyprien, the store offers a variety of products, including groceries, stationery, and snacks, catering to the daily needs of the community. The shop’s friendly service and competitive prices have helped build a loyal customer base. Students often […]
UK and Germany accuse Russia of threatening satellites
Germany and the United Kingdom have accused Russia of threatening their satellites and increasing hostile activities in space. Officials warn that Moscow’s interference poses a growing risk to Western communications and security systems. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Russian reconnaissance satellites were recently spotted tracking two IntelSat satellites used by the German Armed Forces […]
DRC to host Great Lakes Region heads of state summit including Rwanda
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Economic Integration and Cooperation, Floribert Anzuluni, has confirmed that the Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) will take place in Kinshasa on November 15, 2025. This high-level meeting will be held under the theme: “Promoting Peace, […]
President Paul Kagame reveals how two of his children joined the military
President Paul Kagame has shared how two of his sons chose to join the Rwanda Defence Force, while his eldest son, Ivan Cyomoro Kagame, opted for a different career path in business and investment. He made the remarks while addressing leaders and members of the Unity Club Intwararumuri during its 18th annual gathering, where he […]
Rwandan author Judence Kayitesi launches ‘Letters to Forever,’ Championing love as a path to healing
Rwandan author Judence Kayitesi engaged readers in Kigali on November 6, 2025, during a special event organized by Akitabu Bookstore titled “Meet the Guest Author of November.” The event featured the unveiling of her latest book, Letters to Forever, alongside discussions highlighting themes of healing, resilience, and enduring love. Known for her deeply personal narratives […]
Rwanda’s Ambassador in Russia highlights country’s energy progress
Ambassador Joseph Nzabamwita of Rwanda in Russia shared Rwanda’s journey in energy development and encouraged stronger cooperation with Russia to expand energy access in Rwanda. Speaking during the Russian Energy Week, Nzabamwita highlighted Rwanda’s impressive progress: in 2009, only 6% of the population had access, whereas today 84.6% of Rwandans can access electricity. He noted […]
Sandra Uwimana: Leading the fight against food shortage in Rwanda
Berwa Sandra Uwimana, an alumna of the African Leadership University (ALU) with a bachelor’s in Business Entrepreneurship, is taking bold steps to secure Rwanda’s agricultural future. Her work focuses on reducing post‑harvest losses and helping smallholder farmers add value to their crops, turning hard work into income and sustainable growth. For many Rwandan farmers, ‘post‑harvest loss’, […]
Internship program launched for women and female university graduates in local governance
The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), launched the seventh cycle of an internship program in local governance targeting young women and female university graduates. The program welcomed around 200 participants who began their internships in Muhanga District, Southern Province, on November 7, […]
