Balancing acts: The trials and triumphs of working students
In today’s fast-paced world, more students are juggling their studies alongside part-time jobs, striving to build a future while addressing immediate financial needs. Yet, this balancing act comes with its own set of challenges. For many students, managing academics and work can feel like a never-ending struggle. Paul Ndahiro, a third-year Mass Media and Communication […]
It’s 2025, why is FGM still happening?
It’s 2025, and a big question hangs in the air: Why do we still see female genital mutilation (FGM) affecting over 230 million women and girls around the world? This harsh practice goes against everything we understand about modern health and human rights. Even though we know better and the world has spoken out against […]
RGB backs practical learning at Mount Kigali University
The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has called on media students at Mount Kigali University to fully utilize the state-of-the-art facilities available at the institution to sharpen their practical skills and meet the evolving demands of the modern media industry. This call was made during an official visit by RGB officials to the university’s Department of […]
Kigali gridlock: Unexpected rains snarl rush hour traffic
A sudden, heavy rain shower hit Rwanda’s capital city yesterday evening, causing big traffic jams and frustration for people trying to get home from work. The rain started around 4 p.m. and quickly made it hard to see and made the roads slippery. Cars had to drive very slowly on main roads like Avenue de […]
Tanzania: Dr. Magufuli bridge launched
The highly anticipated Dr. Magufuli Bridge, connecting Kigongo and Busisi in Mwanza province, was officially launched on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This significant infrastructure project, initiated during the presidency of the late Dr. John Pombe Magufuli, marks a major milestone for regional connectivity. Construction of the bridge commenced in 2020 under the leadership of Dr. […]
Empowering a generation: How Harambee network is transforming youth employment in Rwanda
In a country where nearly 70% of the population is under the age of 30, youth employment is both Rwanda’s greatest challenge and its most promising opportunity. Rising to this occasion is Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a network-driven initiative that is redefining access to dignified work for young Rwandans. Since its launch in Rwanda in […]
Gisozi: Head-on crash between motorcycle and lorry leaves two injured
An accident involving a motorcycle and a lorry occurred this morning on Gisozi Road (poids lourd), causing a major traffic jam during rush hour and raising concerns about road safety and infrastructure in the area. According to eyewitnesses, the motorcycle was coming from the Nyabugogo direction, while the lorry was heading from the opposite side. […]
FEATURED: Simubi’s Foundation offers hope to children with dyslexia in Kigali
Founded in December 2024 by Heritier Simubi Muhoza, Simubi’s Foundation has quickly become a beacon of hope for children aged 6 to 15 living with dyslexia. Through a groundbreaking partnership with Westerwelle Haus Kigali and a group of determined parents, the foundation is already supporting over 70 children in its mission to improve literacy and […]
Nowhere to park: Kigali’s parking woes on the rise
It was a regular weekday in Kigali when I found myself moving in circles in the streets of the Central Business District, trying in vain to find a place to park. After nearly 20 minutes of driving in loops, frustration mounting with every turn, I finally squeezed into a tight spot a few blocks away […]
Transforming learning: The Education Collaborative hosts 4-day conference in Rwanda
Rwanda has once again placed itself at the forefront of education transformation in Africa, hosting The Education Collaborative’s June Convening—a four-day gathering of university leaders, student changemakers, and policymakers from across the continent. Held at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali from June 17 to 20, 2025, the convening aims to shift the spotlight back to […]
