From Service to legacy: Angelina Mushimiyimana’s three decades of care
Angelina Mushimiyimana, now 65, recently concluded three decades of dedicated service as a nurse at Kacyiru District Hospital. Known affectionately in the community as “Mama w’Umutsi,” she gained a strong reputation for her skill in identifying veins and administering injections, even during periods when medical supplies were not always abundant. Born and raised in Kacyiru, […]
Sexual corruption: The hidden cost of employment
Recent findings indicate a significant increase in sexual corruption within Rwanda’s hospitality and private service sectors, leaving vulnerable employees feeling powerless and exploited. A detailed survey published by Transparency International Rwanda reveals that 75% of women in the private sector have encountered requests for sexual favors while seeking employment, a statistic that is only surpassed […]
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 […]
The social media frenzy could leave Africa in crisis if action is not taken
As the world continues to advance in technology, many countries are looking to tech solutions for various sectors. However, a pressing question arises: What can be done to prevent African youth from spending excessive time on social media instead of using these platforms productively for job-seeking or improving their daily work? Clarisse Umutoni, a student […]
Healing through art: Rwanda’s youth speak the soul’s truth
Rwandan youth are turning inherited trauma into creative expression, using poetry, music, painting, and storytelling as tools for healing and remembrance after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Though they did not live through the 100 days of horror that claimed over a million lives, the impact of that tragedy still shapes their daily lives […]
Rwangambibi, the bridge that reconnected communities and transformed lives
For decades, the Rwondo River, a formidable waterway in rural Rwanda, served as more than a physical divide. It separated the communities of Bimba, Kagusa, Ruhanga, Rwangambibi, and Rucunda from their neighbors in Mushubi, all within the Gatare Sector of Nyamagabe District, Southern Province. In dry seasons, villagers risked wading across, goods held high. But […]
Kimironko: Family conflict draws concern from local leaders
A growing domestic dispute within a household in Urugero Village, Kimironko Sector, Gasabo district, is causing distress in the neighborhood, raising concerns among residents and prompting action from local leaders. The family of Mr. Jean Nkundabagenzi and Mrs. Clarisse Uwimana, once seen as harmonious, has recently been at the center of attention due to ongoing […]
Mental health in crisis: What university students are too afraid to say
It’s 3:27 a.m. when Vanessa finally puts her phone down, not because she’s done with studying, but because her chest feels too heavy to breathe. She hasn’t told anyone she’s been crying almost every night this week. To her classmates, she looks like she has it all together. But inside, she’s silently falling apart. Across […]
Remembering Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: A voice for decolonization and literature
The literary world mourns the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the iconic Kenyan novelist, playwright, and critic, who died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 87. His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in the global struggle for cultural and intellectual liberation, a testament to the written word’s power to transform. Born James […]
