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Xavier Niyonsenga, a beneficiary of the Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP), feeds his cow in a cowshed at his home in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, on March 3,2022. Rwanda targets to lift 315,000 households out of poverty and extreme poverty within two years. File
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Govt plans to lift 300,000 families out of poverty in two years

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, the Chief Gender Monitor at GMO delivers remarks during the launch on Monday, January 16. Courtesy
Rwanda

Initiative transforming taxation for a gender-inclusive future launched

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Workers searching for victims after a wall collapsed at a construction site in Nyamasheke District on Tuesday, January 16. Courtesy
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Construction site collapse kills one, injures three in Nyamasheke

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Xavela Gisubizo uses a smart metre at a water point she runs in Kayonza. Courtesy photos
Rwanda

Eastern Province: Public concern grows over ongoing water leaks

Sunday, January 14, 2024
Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Rwanda regrets border closure by Burundi

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Miners at one of sites based in Rulindo District. Communities hosting mining activities have benefited from infrastructure and various other projects worth up to Rwf2 billion. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwf2bn disbursed to communities through mining revenue sharing scheme

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Members of Parliament have appealed for proper management of hundreds of pits found in various mining sites across the country. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

MPs appeal for proper management of mining pits

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Rwanda

Kagame, King Abdullah II commit to enhance ties

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
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Rwanda

Believers hail Father Ubald Rugirangoga's legacy as statue honouring late cleric is unveiled

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction activities of a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt to construct Rwf13bn animal treatment facility

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
The Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice, Odette Yankurije (R), makes a point during the session on Monday, January 8. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Ombudsman calls for efficiency in issuance of permits for filling stations

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
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Rwanda

PHOTOS: King Abdullah II of Jordan in Kigali for state visit

Sunday, January 07, 2024
Minister of Youth and Arts, Abdallah Utumatwishima delivers remarks during the opening of the Kigali Youth Festival on Saturday, January 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt mulls ‘ArtConnekt’ scheme to recognise exceptional artists

Sunday, January 07, 2024
The Executive Secretary of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour (CHENO), Deo Nkusi,addresses journalists ahead of Heroes Day. Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Rwanda needs more heroes, especially youth – officials

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Ampersand has raised $19.5 million in a move to ramp up the firm’s electric motorcycle battery production. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwandan start-up secures over Rwf20bn to expand operations

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Florence Sangwa Sifa, a youth agripreneur said that 2024 is the year she hopes to grow as a young person in agri-business. Courtesy
Rwanda

2024: Rwandans share prospects, ambitions

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Miners inside a tunnel at Nyamyumba mining site in Rubavu District on November 28, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

Labour union says cancelling mining firms’ licences for breaching safety, labour standards a good move

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Equity Bank Rwanda officials cut a cake during the celebration as the bank officially launched the revamped operations across the country, following the completion of a merger with Cogebanque Plc. Courtesy
Rwanda

Equity Bank Rwanda boss outlines priorities after Cogebanque acquisition

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during Rwanda Day in Belgium Brussels on June 10, 2017. After being temporarily halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the annually celebrated diaspora event, Rwanda Day, returns on February 2 and 3, 2024. The 11th edition which will take place in Washington D.C, is among five main events that are expected to take place in 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Five awaited key highlights of 2024

Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Passengers board bus while heading upcountry to enjoy the New Year. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Commuters warned as crooks target New Year travellers

Monday, January 01, 2024