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The Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, speaks to journalists at KCC public square on Wednesday, December 25.
Rwanda

Mayor warns against reckless behaviour as Kigali festivities kick off

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Customers enjoy Radisson Blu Christmas Eve Dinner at Filini Restaurant. Courtesy
Rwanda

Festive flavours in Kigali: A foodie’s guide to Christmas dining and deals

Thursday, December 25, 2025
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Religion

A Christmas of reflection, togetherness, and giving back

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The newly revamped Kigali Convention Centre public square in Kimihurura, which is hosting a 10-day line-up of entertainment activities during this festive season, effective Christmas Eve.
Rwanda

KCC public square to host 10-day festive season events

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Passengers board a plane at Kigali International Airport. Courtesy
Aviation

Inside Rwanda’s air service agreements with 12 countries

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christians attend church services at Evangelical Restoration Church, Masoro, on Christmas, December 25, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Faith leaders urge believers to put Christ back at the centre of Xmas 

Thursday, December 25, 2025
FCPA Obadiah R. Biraro, President, ICPAR, delivers his remarks at the inaugural ICPAR Members’ Luminary Gala Dinner. Courtesy
Featured

Shades of Excellence: Highlights from ICPAR members’ Luminary Gala

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Members of community saving groups during a meeting to collect their contribution. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

How rural communities keep Christmas rooted in sharing, faith and togetherness

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Simba Supermarket has unveiled a wide range of festive-season offers across its outlets, combining significant discounts with enhanced entertainment experiences
Featured

Simba Supermarket rolls out festive-season offers, elevates gaming, cinema experiences

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali, Bishop Louis Kabayiza of the Anglican Diocese of Shyogwe, Senior Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye of the Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda (ADEPR)
Religion

What faith leaders say about the festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Police spokesperson in the City of Kigali CIP Wellars Gahonzire warned that the festive period often comes with a rise in excessive alcohol consumption.
Security

Police steps up measures to boost road safety during festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Featured

Festive events at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas lined up throughout the New Year

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Featured

Celebrate the season at Mövenpick Kigali: Where festive moments become memories

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, was arrested over allegations of sexual exploitation involving juveniles under his supervision.
Crime

Juvenile rehab official’s sexual exploitation case moves to prosecution

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Featured

Radisson Blu Kigali closes resilient 2025, eyes strong festive season, promising 2026

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Passengers wait for Horizon Express at Kigali Pele Stadium on December 23,
Rwanda

Christmas travel surge causes long delays at Kigali bus stations

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Stella Rusine Nteziryayo has been appointed the new CEO of BRD
Featured

BRD appoints Stella Nteziryayo as new chief executive

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.
Environment

20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Featured

MoMo Rwanda launches holiday cashback rewards for MoMoApp Customers

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Some of the children at the Radisson Blu and Convention Centre during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration in Kigali on December 21. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Radisson Blu Christmas tree lighting draws over 3,000 children

Wednesday, December 24, 2025