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Children work at brick-making site in Kayonza District in September 2023. On June 12 each year, Rwanda joins the international community in observing the International Day Against Child Labour.File
Rwanda

Fight against child labour continues with sharp focus on ‘most guilty’ sectors

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CESTRAR) has appealed for low-income earning employees who unable to meet their basic needs. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Labour union appeals for pay rise amid high cost of living

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Workers on duty at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali special economic Zone. Rwanda marks Labour Day under the national theme “30 years Fostering Youth Led Employment.” Craish Bahizi
Economy

Labour Day: 80% of new jobs filled by young people every year

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Workers processing tea at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Former tea, coffee, horticulture workers claim pension rights

Friday, April 05, 2024
Inside the newly launched ‘Mother’s Room’ at BK Headquarters on Wednesday, October 4, aimed to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. PHOTOS by Craish BAHIZI
Health

How is Rwanda boosting exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers?

Friday, November 10, 2023
Two mothers carrying their new born babies at Kacyiru hospital on December 25, 2022. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Rwanda extends maternity, paternity leave

Friday, August 04, 2023
Children carry jerry cans of water at Nkombo island in Rusizi District. Each year, on June 12, Rwanda joins the world in marking the international day against child labour . File
Rwanda

World Day Against Child Labor: How are Rwandan entities curbing the vice

Monday, June 12, 2023
Workers on duty at a construction site in Kigali. Workplace health and safety, also known as occupational safety, is about promoting positive well-being in terms of employee comfort, happiness, and contentment. Craish Bahizi
Health

Workplace health and safety and why it matters

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The birth of a new born baby is a joyous moment. Mothers wish to spend the longest time possible with their new born babies, bond, see and help them grow but the longer they stay with the newly born babies, the more they risk being disqualified from the labour market. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Longer maternity leave sparks public debate

Monday, March 27, 2023
RSSB CEO, Regis Rugemanshuro delivers remarks during the launch of Imisanzu online platform in Kigali Janary 31, 2023 (courtesy)

New platform to ease monitoring of pension contributions

Wednesday, February 01, 2023
UFACO Garment factory workers on duty at Kigali Special Economic Zone. More reactions from private sector are raised following the new change in working hours. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Mixed reactions trail changes to working hours

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Employees of Pfunda Tea factory sort fresh tea leaves in Rubavu district. 165,500 formal workers in the country are set to benefit from tax exemption for a monthly [gross] income not exceeding Rwf60,000, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Over 165,000 set to get income tax relief

Wednesday, October 12, 2022