UAE ambassador awards top innovators at Mount Kigali University
On June 13, 2024, at the university premises in Gatenga sector, Kicukiro District, H.E. Hazza Mohammed Falah Kharsan Alqahtani, the UAE Ambassador to Rwanda, visited the students of Mount Kigali University. The event featured dynamic discussions focused on empowering the youth through various opportunities and partnerships. During the event, students engaged in open discussions with […]
Observing International Biodiversity Day
International Day for Biodiversity is celebrated every year on May 22, aiming to enhance understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year’s theme, “Be Part of the Plan” calls on Governments, indigenous people, local communities, non-governmental organizations, lawmakers, and businesses to showcase their efforts in supporting the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan. People often underestimate […]
A world without butterflies and other pollinators: A looming threat
As a child, I whiled away countless hours chasing butterflies in my grandfather’s garden, captivated by their vibrant hues and delicate wings—a mesmerizing experience that felt like no other. However, these fascinating creatures are disappearing, posing a recent threat to people’s diets. Pollination is the vital process through which pollen is transported from the stamen, […]
Dining in public, stay away from these
Social media is enjoyable and a great way to decompress, but for those who pay ‘attention’, it can also be a source of cash through endorsements, influence, and likes. Even better, it can be a place to learn new skills, including public manners. As you scroll through your feeds, albeit sometimes it depends on the […]
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 […]
Imbuto Foundations receives 45,500,000 Rwandan francs from Mount Kigali University to educate the girl child
Chairman and Founder Mount Kigali University Prof. Simon Gicharu, hands over a cheque to Imbuto Foundation Director General Vugayabagabo Jackson. The VC Dr. Martin Kimemia Stands on the Left. Imbuto Foundation, Director General Vugayabagabo Jackson giving his remark during the ceremony at MKU. He appreciated the role Mount Kigali University has been playing in supporting […]
When your doubts are cleared: a tale of proclaimed Kigali volunteers
Life teaches a lot of lessons and my favourite so far has been that; ‘we reap what we sow’. You may have heard of it as a proverb, but I’ve got it as a lifetime lesson. Generation ‘z’ calls it ‘karma’, and they termed her a ‘bitch’, because she serves you what you give. Knowing […]
MKUR journalism students called to Action against Gender Based Violence
Gender-based violence (GBV), has long been an insidious issue in society; often relegated to whispers and silence. However, with the annual “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign” initiated by UN Women, the world once again rallies together from November 25th to December 10th, aiming to spotlight this crucial issue and inspire collective action […]
Emotional Connection
By Vanessa Emotional Connection show is based on emotional feelings or emotional well-being and stability of human beings in general most importantly in the youth, the show focuses on how the audience feels with different topics that involve emotions but mostly the show engages in getting different sides on how different topics get to the […]
