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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
The swearing-in of new Members of Parliament is expected by August 22. File
Rwanda
Parliament: New speaker to be elected by August 22
The City of Kigali  issued a road use guide for commuters and guests ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Paul Kagame. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections
Presidential Inauguration: City of Kigali issues road use guide for guests, commuters
Flag bearers lead a military parade during Kwibohora 30 ceremony on July 4. The swearing-in ceremony of the President of the Republic of Rwanda on Sunday, 11 August 2024. Olivier Mugwiza
Elections
City of Kigali, police urge road users 'to be patient' ahead of presidential swearing-in
President Kagame meets with Lt Gen Huang Xucong, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Central Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army at Village Urugwiro on Friday, August 9. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Security
PHOTOS: Kagame, China’s Lt Gen Huang discuss greater military cooperation
According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections
Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls
Passengers board buses at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Buses for transportation of more than 25 persons will pay an import duty rate of 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy
From foodstuff to cars: Inside new raft of tax exemptions
NEC has announced a five-day extension of the period for submitting candidatures for the September 2024 senatorial elections. File
Elections
Deadline for submitting senatorial candidatures extended
Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right: red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024. Rwanda plans to sell plasma surplus to address production cost and ease access to derived lifesaving medication.
Health
Rwanda to export plasma in strategic medical move
The Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire  during the interview with The New Timeson July 19. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Featured
Rwanda's PFM systems ranked most promising by Global Fund
Emmanuel Bugingo, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Zambia (L), delivers 1,000 tonnes of maize relief to Zambia’s Vice-President, Mutale Nalumango, to support feed people facing food shortage as a result of drought in the country, on July 18, 2024, in Lusaka (courtesy).
Africa
Rwanda donates 1,000 tonnes of maize to drought-hit Zambia
A member of electoral college casts her vote on July 16. NEC on July 18 announced provisional election results for Members of Parliament (MPs) representing  women. Dan Gatsinzi
Elections
NEC announces 24 MPs to represent women in Parliament
Josephine Mukarugwiro, 76, a resident of Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo,during the interview with The New Times after casting her vote at St Rita school polling site. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Elections
Electorate: We voted for progress, inclusive development
Rwandans arrive at the polling station to cast their votes during the presidential and parliamentary elections in South Korea on July 14. Courtesy
Elections
Election timeline: Final results to be announced by July 27
(L-R) Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda, and Minister Vincent Biruta during the conclusion of PSD campaigns on Saturday, July 13.
Elections
Vote for us so we implement our good ideas, PSD President tells Rwandans
PSD members during the final campaign at Club Rafiki in Nyarugenge District on Saturday, July 13. Courtesy
Elections
Why PSD pledges special industrial zones for agricultural produce
The president of Social Democratic Party Vincent Biruta,  briefs journalists about the party’s electoral campaign, on Friday, July 12. Courtesy
Elections
PSD vows to establish military service for high school graduates
Newly appointed head of the  East African Community Election Observation Mission to the Rwanda general election 2024, Emeritus David Kenani Maraga delivers his remarks during the event in Kigali.
Elections
EAC deploys 55 observers for Rwanda election
Dr Christian Sekomo Birame, Director of NIRDA (2nd L) and Gorilla Feeds officials during the launch of the new factory in Kigali.
Featured
NIRDA partners with private firms to boost animal feed production

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