PM Ngirente responds to concerns over unfair working conditions in industries
Prime Minister Dr Edouard Ngirente addressed concerns raised by members of parliament regarding the working conditions of employees in some industries, particularly those based in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. During his presentation to both chambers of Parliament on Thursday, June 19, on the government’s achievements in improving citizens’ welfare across key sectors such as […]
RwandAir halts Doha and Dubai flights amid Qatar airspace closure
RwandAir announced the suspension of its services to Doha, Qatar, in response to the Gulf nation’s decision to temporarily close its airspace. This move comes amidst escalating concerns that the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States could destabilize regional security. “Due to the closure of Qatar’s airspace, our flights WB300/WB303 to and […]
General Muhoozi’s DRC tour boosts bilateral ties
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has concluded a significant working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which began on Friday, June 20, 2025. The tour underscored the deepening security and economic cooperation between the two East African nations. The visit culminated in a […]
Xi and Putin present a united front in Israel-Iran conflict
According to CNN, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Thursday, calling for calm as tensions rise between Israel and Iran. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump considers involving America in the conflict. Russia strongly condemned Israel’s military actions, calling them a violation of international law. China, […]
WhatsApp introduces new privacy feature to strengthen message protection
As worries about digital privacy reach unprecedented heights, WhatsApp is making a notable advance. The messaging giant owned by Meta has revealed plans to launch “Advanced Chat Privacy,” a robust new tool aimed at providing users with enhanced control over the security of their conversations. As of early 2025, over 2.8 billion people use WhatsApp […]
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, the creative force behind Rwanda’s national symbols, dies at 66
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, a brilliant visual artist whose designs became central to Rwanda’s national identity, has passed away at the age of 66. Widely recognised for crafting the country’s flag, coat of arms, and key elements of its currency, Kilimobenecyo died in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. His death was confirmed by IGIHE, […]
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Mount Kigali University hosts Kenya’s First Daughter, Charlene Ruto in Empower her initiative
Mount Kigali University today played host to Charlene Ruto, First Daughter of His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of Kenya, emphasized the importance of women uplifting one another as a key to empowerment. Delivering an exclusive and inspiring talk titled “Empower Her Initiative” to students at Mount Kigali University, Charlene urged women to foster mutual […]
Mother tongue is what makes us Rwandan-Minister Kabarebe
In a speech commemorating International Mother Language Day, Rwandan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe, highlighted the critical role of Kinyarwanda, the nation’s mother tongue, in preserving culture and national identity. Gen(Rtd) Kabarebe emphasized that Kinyarwanda is more than just a language; it embodies Rwandan values […]
Healing the Unseen Wounds: Rwanda’s Duty to Children Born from Genocidal Rape
Photo: Courtesy Literally, everyone might be aware of the very painful tragedy that lies in the heart of Rwanda’s history, a hard story to narrate, as it triggers the collective memory of its people. The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi which left scars that run deep, wounds that still bleed decades later. Among the countless […]
