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 […]
Rwanda’s coffee production increases by 25% in one year
Rwanda’s coffee sector continues to demonstrate remarkable growth in both production and export earnings, according to recent data from the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, compared to 2023-2024, Rwanda’s coffee production increased by 25%, reaching 21,295 tons. Revenue from coffee exports also rose significantly, from $78.7 million to $116.1 […]
MTN Rwanda posts Frw 13.3 billion profit after tax
MTN Rwanda Plc (MTN Rwanda has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, reporting strong performance across its operations. The company surpassed 8 million mobile subscribers, highlighting its leadership in Rwanda’s telecommunications sector and its growing role in driving the country’s digital transformation. Mobile subscribers grew by 6.9% to […]
ity of Kigali continues to expand as land prices surge in peripheral areas
Housing prices in Rwanda are rising steadily, making land ownership increasingly difficult, particularly in Kigali. According to the seventh Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV7), 72.4% of Rwandans live in homes they own, 21.3% rent, and 5.6% occupy homes free of charge. In the City of Kigali, the survey shows that 60.6% of households were renting […]
Equity Bank Rwanda trains over 200 Top-performing students in finance and leadership
Equity Bank Rwanda has announced that a total of 246 top-performing high school graduates have been trained in leadership and financial literacy through its flagship Equity Leaders Program (ELP) over the past five years. The most recent cohort, the fifth since the program began in Rwanda, includes 72 students who completed an intensive one-week bootcamp […]
Over 12,000 people visit Nyungwe National Park in six months
Nyungwe National Park, located in southwestern Rwanda and connected to Burundi’s Kibira National Park, has welcomed over 12,000 visitors in the past six months. The park, covering 1,019 km², employs more than 300 residents. Of the visitors, 41% were Rwandans, 5% were residents from other parts of Rwanda, and 49% were international tourists. Among foreign […]
