From campus to career: How Mount Kigali University is shaping Rwanda’s media landscape
The media landscape is evolving at the speed of a breaking news alert, and Rwanda’s growing media industry demands graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also job-ready from day one. Mount Kigali University (MKU) has been at the forefront of preparing students to meet these challenges, sending its media graduates into the workforce with […]
Ingabire Marie-Immaculée honored with outstanding achievement award in journalism
The Rwanda media fraternity has posthumously honored Ingabire Marie-Immaculée with an award recognizing her outstanding contribution to the development and advancement of the journalism industry in Rwanda. The award was received by her daughter on Friday, November 7, 2025, during a ceremony celebrating journalists who excelled in the year 2025. Media oversight institutions in Rwanda, […]
Rwandan forces in Mozambique join citizens in special community work
On Friday, the Rwandan Defence Forces operating in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique took part in a special community work activity alongside residents of Mocímboa da Praia. The initiative, aimed at strengthening cooperation between RDF troops and the local population, focused on cleaning roads, clearing drainage channels, removing waste, and tidying up market areas […]
70-year-old man found dead in suspected suicide in Rusizi
Rusizi, Rwanda – A 70-year-old man, Nteziryimana Alfred, was found dead by hanging in what authorities suspect was a suicide. Neighbors report that family disagreements over his desire to remarry may have contributed to the incident. The tragic discovery occurred on the morning of Friday, November 7, 2025. According to reports received by UMUSEKE, the […]
Rwanda pushes for 50% women representation in local government leadership
Rwanda is working to increase the proportion of women in local government to at least 50%, as the current number remains significantly lower compared to other levels of public administration. This call was made by the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) during the launch of the seventh cohort of the Local Government Internship […]
Is the customer still king in Rwanda or has he become a servant?
I recently visited one of Rwanda’s major telecommunications companies. Whether it was the yellow brand or the red one no longer matters. What matters is what I experienced while trying to buy a simple internet device. When I arrived at the shop in the City of Kigali, the staff member responsible for selling the product […]
The rising cost of living and youth unemployment challenge Rwanda’s economic progress
Rwanda’s strong economic growth has long been a source of national pride. But now, for many households and young job seekers, rising living costs and persistent unemployment are casting a shadow over that progress. Inflation puts pressure on households Inflation in Rwanda has climbed in recent months, raising the cost of basic goods and services. […]
Burera: Police Arrest Man for Stealing National Flag from School
Police in Burera District, Northern Province, have arrested a young man identified as Nizeyimana Joshua for allegedly stealing the national flag from a local school. The suspect was arrested on November 7, 2025, in Karambo Village, Kagitega Cell, Cyanika Sector in Burera District. According to information obtained by UkweliTimes, the suspect was caught after lowering […]
Police to open new vehicle inspection center in Ndera
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) is set to open a modern vehicle inspection center in Ndera as part of efforts to enhance road safety and reduce air pollution. According to the RNP Spokesperson’s Office, starting November 15, 2025, a new state-of-the-art inspection facility located in Ndera Sector, Gasabo District, will begin operations. The center is […]
Huye: More than 300 people with visual impairments receive white canes
In Huye District’s Tumba Sector, Rwanda joined the rest of the world on Friday, November 7, 2025, to celebrate International White Cane Day at the national level, where more than 300 visually impaired people were provided with white canes, an essential tool that helps them navigate daily life independently. The event brought together visually impaired […]