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, […]
For us, the anthem and motto will always be “ndi Umunyarwanda” – Madam Jeannette Kagame
Madam Jeannette Kagame, Executive Director of the Unity Club Intwararumuri, stated that Ndi Umunyarwanda (I Am Rwandan) will continue to serve as both the anthem and guiding motto in Rwanda, aiming to strengthen unity among Rwandans. She made these remarks on November 8, 2025, during her address to participants at the 18th annual Unity Club […]
Rwanda honored for good local governance
During an international conference on local governance held in Dakar, Senegal (known as the Forum International sur la Démocratie Participative en Afrique – FIDEPA), Rwanda received a prestigious award recognizing significant progress in advancing good governance at the local government level. Rwanda was honored based on the impressive strides the country has made in simplifying […]
New students embrace MKU’s practical and creative campus culture
As first-year students at Mount Kigali University (MKU) continue to settle into their first semester of 2025, many are already discovering what sets the institution apart. Early impressions highlight a blend of modern learning and a supportive campus environment that new students say makes MKU unique in Rwanda’s higher education landscape. “I came here because […]
MKU students redefine study habits after first CATs
As students at Mount Kigali University (MKU) complete their first round of Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) this semester, many have turned their focus to finding better ways of studying and revising. While strong grades remain a key priority, students say they are also learning to balance academic work with personal life and extracurricular commitments. For […]
Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, sworn in for eighth term extending rule to 2032
President Paul Biya of Cameroon, aged 92, was sworn in for his eighth consecutive term in Yaoundé on November 6, 2025, following his victory with 53.66% of the vote in the October election, which will extend his 43-year leadership until at least 2032. In his speech, Biya pledged to restore order, foster national unity, and […]
MINIFRA explains reasons behind rise in fuel prices
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) has explained the reasons behind the recent rise in petroleum product prices and assured that the increase will not significantly affect transportation. The ministry also highlighted measures in place to mitigate the impact on Rwandans. State Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, said the increase in […]
Rubavu: Woman arrested for concealing information on seven Tutsi bodies killed by her father during the genocide
At the Busasamana station of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) in Rubavu District, 49-year-old Karire Gaudance has been arrested for statements revealing that her father killed 10 Tutsi during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, but only disclosed the location of three bodies, concealing information about the remaining seven. Gérard Mbarushimana, the representative of the […]
Customs agents call for continuous training
Members of the Rwanda Warehouse and Freight Forwarders Association (RWAFFA), also known as customs declarants, are calling for ongoing training on new laws and regulations governing imports and exports. These agents assist with declaring and paying taxes, duties, and handling the movement of goods across borders. They say regular training will help them improve their […]
