Pope Francis dies at 88: Vatican initiates sacred transition process
The global Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The first Jesuit pope and the first from Latin America, Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, has served as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church since his […]
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, […]
Rwandans Retrace Painful Path in Kicukiro-Nyanza Walk to Remember
Thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda retraced the painful footsteps of Genocide victims on the afternoon of Friday, May 11, 2025, during the annual “Walk to Remember,” honoring those who were massacred at Nyanza-Kicukiro during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The 4-kilometer walk led participants from the present-day IPRC Kigali campus (formerly Ecole […]
Minister of Youth and Arts Urges “Our Past” Initiative to Expand Outreach Beyond Kigali
During the 14th edition of the Our Past initiative, held on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, at the Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District, the Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, called on the organizers to extend their efforts to young people beyond Kigali, particularly in areas where genocide ideology is reportedly still present. Over […]
Sneak peek into MKUR’s new facilities enhancing the student experience
Mount Kigali University (MKUR) is undergoing a transformative phase, with major developments across departments and infrastructure. These changes, driven by the university’s newfound autonomy, mark a significant leap forward as MKUR continues its ambitious overhaul in various areas. The academic department has seen remarkable upgrades, introducing diverse new courses such as law, information science, event […]
Finding Hope in Rwanda: Stories of International Students at Mount Kigali University
When war brought life to a standstill in Sudan, Zhra Elola knew she had to leave.With her dreams of becoming a medical laboratory scientist hanging by a thread, she turned to social media and discovered Mount Kigali University on TikTok. Zhra Elola, student studying Medical Laboratory Sciences in Mount Kigali University. “I was studying in […]
Aspiring journalists from Rwandan universities sharpen skills in Musanze Training
In a bid to shape the next generation of journalists, 40 enthusiastic students from various Rwandan universities gathered at Virunga Hotel in Musanze for an intensive three-day training program that concluded on November 13, 2024. The training brought together students from four universities: the University of Rwanda, Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK), Mount Kigali University, […]
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 […]
MKUR to get a female Guild president
For the past years, Mount Kigali University Students Association(MKUSA) has been dominated by male students: they not only take up the biggest percentage but also the top offices. This however is yet to end as ‘Florence Kudembe’ is going to go down in history as the first female student to aim for the highest office. […]
MKUR journalism students visit Ntarama Genocide memorial site
Rebuilding Rwanda through journalism History records a major role played by journalists through media to the contribution of ‘The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi’ in Rwanda. After the Genocide, journalism schools were introduced in the country to train professional journalists who will do their work with their nation at heart. The school of journalism at […]
