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Lycée de Kigali (LDK), one of the leading public schools in Rwanda, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 8. Courtesy

Lycée de Kigali gears up for golden jubilee

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Students reading books in the Library at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Writers weigh in on Rwanda’s reading culture

Monday, May 06, 2024

A teacher helps a student to read a book during a class at GS Kimisange. REB has announced plans to spend Rwf12 billion to distribute laptops to 25,000 primary school teachers. Gatsinzi

25,000 primary school teachers to get laptops

Sunday, May 05, 2024

The Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Nelson Mbarushimana, addresses members of the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on May 2. Courtesy

Rwanda uses tech to monitor teachers, remote learning

Saturday, May 04, 2024

HVP Gatagara in Rwamagana accommodates 150 students in both primary and secondary education

Visually impaired students advocate for more access to educational resources

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

A joint session of both Chambers of Parliament, following Prime Minister's presentation while outlining the government’s efforts from 2017 to 2023.

Quality education progress: 5 key issues raised by MPs

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addressing a joint session of both Chambers of Parliament, on Thursday, April 18.

PM Ngirente highlights government achievements in enhancing education quality

Thursday, April 18, 2024

School resumed for the third term on Monday, April 15, with boarding students returning to their schools in a phased approach from April 15 to 18. Dan Gatsinzi

Students return to school for last term of 2023/24 academic year

Monday, April 15, 2024

A view of the main administration building in Ntare Louisenlund School (NLS) which is located in Bugesera District, Eastern Province.

PHOTOS: Ntare School Rwanda starts receiving applications, set to open in September

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

About 200 TVET graduates in Nyamagabe during a careeer orientation programme with employers

From camps to career success: How TVET is empowering Nyamagabe refugees

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

UR’s Acting Vice Chancellor Assoc. Prof Didas Kayihura Muganga speaks to journalists in Kigali on March 28, 2024.Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya

UR official on why the university needs greater autonomy

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Participants pose for a group photo at the closure of UR’s CEOs and heads of organisations dinner meeting, on March 28, 2024, in Kigali (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

UR scales up CEO engagement to produce competent graduates

Friday, March 29, 2024

Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu delivers remarks during the fifth National Symposium for Foundational Learning held in Kigali on March 25. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Education: Minister calls for collective efforts to advance foundational learning

Monday, March 25, 2024

Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) scholarship programme is set to benefit a total of 1,500 students from poor families. Sam Ngenda

Over 1,000 students to benefit from TVET scholarship programme expansion

Monday, March 25, 2024

First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarding one of the best performing girls during the awarding ceremony held at Maranyundo Girls School on Friday, March 22. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: First Lady awards over 200 best-performing girls in Rwanda

Friday, March 22, 2024

The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies approved the draft law governing the University of Rwanda (UR) and Rwanda Polytechnic (RP). Sam Ngendahimana

Parliament approves draft law governing UR, Rwanda Polytechnic

Friday, March 22, 2024

Twenty-five-year-old Anitha Ingabire has learned many skills that include hairdressing, tailoring, and interior design. Courtesy photo

Rising above adversity: Anitha Ingabire’s multifaceted story

Friday, March 22, 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and his counterpart Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi during the signing ceremony on Thursday, March 7. The deal was signed in Kigali during the first Session of the Joint Committee for Cooperation between Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. Courtesy

Biruta lauds Rwanda, UAE cooperation as countries ink education deal

Friday, March 08, 2024

University of Rwanda students during a class at Gikondo Campus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Higher education: What changes does draft law governing UR, RP bring?

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, and Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, Isao Fukushima during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, March 5.

Rwanda secures Rwf118 billion to digitalise education sector

Tuesday, March 05, 2024