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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Candidates for the September senatorial elections pose for a photo with NEC officials, after the electoral body had a meeting with them, on August 23, 2024, at its headquarters in Kigali, ahead of the campaign (Courtesy)
Elections
Campaign of senatorial aspirants begins on August 26
Rwanda has moved to regulate tontines, commonly known as ibimina, small schemes. Courtesy
Finance
15 things to know about new regulations for ‘ibimina’
RIB has confirmed the arrest of an elected Member of Parliament over his alleged role in the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime
RIB confirms arrest of MP-elect accused of genocide
Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy
Infrastructure
City mayor pledges faster issuance of construction permits
MP Valens Muhakwa, 41, was re-elected Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics
Muhakwa to focus on value for money after re-election as PAC Chair
Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy
Politics
Dusengiyumva re-elected mayor of Kigali
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Politics
City of Kigali gets 12 councillors after Thursday’s elections
MP Alice Muzana is the new Chairperson of the Committee on Land, Agriculture, Livestock and Environment. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics
PHOTOS: Who are newly elected house committee chairpersons?
Workers sort coffee for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Sam Ngendahimana
Business
How Rwanda's coffee exports generated over $450m in six years
Packages of rice produce that was harvested in Nyagatare District. The government will purchase 26,000 tonnes of rice that lacked buyers, and distribute it for the national school feeding programme. File
Agriculture
Govt to buy 26,000 tonnes of rice to cushion farmers from losses
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists in May. NEC, on August 17, published a list of 32 candidates for senatorial elections scheduled for September. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Elections
Senatorial elections: 32 senate candidates approved
Senators during a session. The National Electoral Commission on August 17 published a list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial elections scheduled for September.
Elections
NEC publishes list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial seats
A teacher assists a student while reading a book during a class at GS Kimisange. Rwanda plans to spend Rwf792.7 billion on education in the current fiscal year – 2024-2025. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Education
Rwanda’s Rwf790 billion education budget at a glance
MP Gertrude Kazarwa delivers remarks as she was elected the new Speaker of Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy
Politics
More about new Speaker Kazarwa and her deputies
CLOCKWISE: Hope Tumukunde Gasatura, Jeanne d'Arc De Bonheur, Madina Ndangiza, Valens Muhakwa and Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana.
Parliament: Who is likely to be the next Speaker?
The Bank of Kigali Group appointed former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, as its Chief Executive Officer. File
Finance
Former finance minister Ndagijimana appointed BK Group CEO  
The newly elected 80 Members of Parliament  are set to swear in and elect a new Speaker on Wednesday, August 14.  File
Elections
MPs to take an oath, elect new Speaker on August 14
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File
Health
Health ministry explains delay in setting new medical tariffs

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