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Daunting Whispers': A poetic journey through life's complexities

Friday, August 30, 2024

Students search for books to read at Kigali Public Library

Five inspirational reads for the weekend

Friday, August 23, 2024

Kigali is ready to welcome an unprecedented culinary experience as a Michelin-rated restaurant at Choose Kigali.

Michelin-starred restaurant to bring culinary excellence to Kigali

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The authror Michaella Mutoni-Dorvlo, a Rwandan-Canadian with a deep love for cultural heritage, has embarked on a mission to reconnect children with their roots.

Rwandan-Canadian author reconnects children with cultural roots in new book series

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Dr. Amani is one of the few female dermatologists in the country.

Dr. Uwajeni Amani: Bridging Dermatology gap and inspiring future specialists in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Panelists during a discussion as women in the entrepreneurship space came together in a series of workshops at Norrsken House Kigali on August 1. Courtesy

Gender equity, mental health take center stage as women in business tackle work-life balance

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Rwandan poet Olivier Tuyisenge, also known as Umusizi Tuyisenge, is set to launch his album, “Inkuru y’ikimenamutwe. Courtesy

Umusizi Tuyisenge makes ‘Inkuru y’ikimenamutwe’ free for all due to ‘low digital sales’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Rwandan professional poet Sylvestre Nsengimana has carved a unique niche in the world of performing arts-courtesy

Nsengimana on championing Rwandan culture through performing arts

Monday, August 05, 2024

Annick Ndabirorere, the engineer behind I&M Bank Rwanda's Green building during the interview in Kigali. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari (2)

Meet Ndabirorere, the engineer behind I&M green building

Monday, July 01, 2024

Nyirahabimana and her two sons, Enock and Honoré, pose for a family photo at their home in Rutsiro. Photo: Alice Kayibanda

The power of love: Nyirahabimana’s journey with albinism

Friday, June 21, 2024

Mechanician Aloisea Benimana did not have a chance to get formal education, or any vocation training at an early age

Getting bolder: More Rwandan women are taking on male-dominated jobs but gaps remain

Monday, June 17, 2024

Safi Mukundwa, the sole survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in her family during the interview. Mukundwa started the “Safi Life Organisation Centre” in Kigali in 2017, to empower teen mothers, in sewing skills and entrepreneurship mentorship. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana.

PHOTOS: How Genocide survivor’s experience birthed passion to support teen mothers

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Liliane Mukobwankawe, the national sitting volleyball team captain celebrates with her teammates.

Mukobwankawe: Steering Rwanda to new heights in women’s sitting volleyball

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

A group of singers during their performance during the campaign to raise awareness of menstrual hygiene, and curb stigma around it on Tuesday, May 21. Dan Gatsinzi

Why menstrual hygiene is more than access to sanitary products

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024

Andrew Kalisa, the founding head teacher of Apred-Ndera Secondary School, passed on early this week. Courtesy

Andrew Kalisa, a truly remarkable person: Tributes pour in for deceased APRED Ndera school founder

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Sephora Buyoya, a beauty enthusiast during the interview. Courtesy

The growing popularity of false eyelashes in Rwanda

Sunday, May 05, 2024

The debut event dubbed ‘Taste of Kigali festival’ took place at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Center (KCEV)from March 23-24. Photos by Frank Ntarindwa

Kigali Taste Fest: A celebration of international cuisines

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Gender champions who excelled in progress of promoting positive masculinities and fostering gender equality posing for a group photo after the rewarding ceremony in Kigali

Why men and boys’ engagement is key in promoting positive masculinity, gender equality

Friday, March 22, 2024

Tour du Rwanda official photographer Emmanuel Rurangwa on duty during the recently concluded Tour du Rwanda 2024. Rurangwa has come a long way from the boy who captured pictures at family events, making it to prominent events like Tour Du Rwanda. Courtesy

From family events to Tour du Rwanda: Rurangwa's epic camerawork ride

Friday, March 15, 2024