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Gakenke: Coffee farmers celebrate economic gains from cultivation

Coffee farmers in Gakenke District, Northern Province of Rwanda, are celebrating the economic benefits they have gained from cultivating the crop. Members of the “Twongere Kawa Coko” Cooperative in Coko Sector expressed their satisfaction after their coffee secured 18th place out of 500 entries in a national competition for coffee farmers held last month. Founded […]

Kigali: 11 Arrested for mugging residents at night

The Rwanda National Police has announced the arrest of 11 individuals suspected of engaging in nighttime robberies targeting residents in the capital city. The suspects were apprehended on November 4, 2025, in different sectors of Nyarugenge District following joint operations conducted by security forces in collaboration with the public. According to the Police Spokesperson for […]

Nyanza: Candidate who never sat for the job exam ranked first — RIB detains suspects

Two employees from Nyanza District, including the Acting Executive Secretary of a sector and a staff member from the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), have been arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) over alleged involvement in serious malpractices during a job recruitment exam. On June 30, 2022, RIB arrested Muhire John […]

Workplace rights still limited for employees in SMEs — IPAR report

A new study by the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) has revealed that workers employed in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country continue to face limited workplace rights, including a lack of written employment contracts, inadequate social protection, and unsafe working environments. The study, released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, assessed […]

Richard Nick Ngendahayo returns to Rwanda for ‘Niwe Healing Concert’

Gospel artist Richard Nick Ngendahayo has returned to Rwanda after 17 years abroad. He arrived in Kigali on November 3, 2025, accompanied by his wife, and was warmly welcomed by fellow gospel musicians including Aline Gahongayire, Gaby Kamanzi, and Phanny Gisele Wibabara. Ngendahayo is set to perform at the long-awaited ‘Niwe Healing Concert’ on November […]

Zacu TV acquires broadcast rights to ‘Gen-Z Comedy’

Zacu TV has finalized a major agreement to broadcast Gen-Z Comedy, a fast-growing stand-up show that features some of Rwanda’s most promising new comedians. The first episode is scheduled to air on November 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The show’s creator, Fally Merci, told IGIHE that the partnership represents a huge step forward for young […]

‘Rwanda Smart Education,’ the solution to Internet problems in schools

At Kagarama Secondary School in Kicukiro District, the first phase of the Rwanda Smart Education Project was officially completed, with students and teachers showing that the technology they have learned will make their studies easier. Shami Rindiro Belyne, a student at Kagarama Secondary School, says that this technology helps them in their studies and enables […]

Minister Nduhungirehe meets Rwandan community in Egypt

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with members of the Rwandan community in Egypt during a visit to Cairo for the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The meeting allowed the Minister to interact directly with the diaspora, stressing the importance of maintaining ties with Rwanda, promoting unity, and preserving cultural values. […]

Rwanda needs $300 million to expand nationwide internet coverage

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has announced that Rwanda needs $300 million to build additional telecommunications towers to ensure uninterrupted nationwide internet coverage. She made the statement on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, while responding to questions from Members of Parliament regarding ongoing digital connectivity challenges that affect public services. Lawmakers reported that […]