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A laboratory technician on duty at Rwanda Forensic Laboratory. The institution has revealed a significant surge in the number of paternity tests conducted, soaring from 168 in 2018-19 to 780 in 2022-23. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Children are collateral damage as DNA paternity tests rise

Thursday, July 13, 2023
(Left) Amina Uwikuzo, while doing her homework, at the same time selling fruits on the street in 2022 (Courtesy). (Right) Uwikuzo inside the computer lab at Rwamagana Leaders’ School in Rwamagana District, the school that has given her a free scholarship after reading her story. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Education

VIDEO: One year later, former fruit vendor Uwikuzo revels in her life-changing academic journey

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with some delegates during the launch of Agaciro Development Fund in Kigali, on August 23, 2012. File

Agaciro: A centuries-old Rwandan cultural norm that gives hope for self-reliance

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Rwanda National Police (RNP) Fire and Rescue Brigade officers helped put out a massive fire that gutted workshops in the Zindiro area of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Rwanda

Expert calls for independent fire safety regulatory authority

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Workers sort some pavers made from plastic waste at Green Care Rwanda Ltd, Huye District based company.
Rwanda

Recycling waste: How to transform trash into treasure

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Divine Ingabire, the founder and executive director of I Matter receives the award at the 20 for 20 Solidarity Award in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, July 11. Courtesy
Women

Ingabire scoops continental award for fighting period poverty

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Delegates paid a visit to the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) on Tuesday, July 11.
Economy

Argentine think tank, Rwanda Peace Academy explore areas of partnership

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo at the conference on the most effective approaches to address conflicts, promote human well-being, and achieve sustainable peace on Tuesday,July 12. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Experts explore effective approaches for sustainability in peace, education

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an attack on the UN mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, July 10. Internet
Africa

UN chief condemns attack that killed Rwandan peacekeeper

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana and Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of SFD during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Rwanda secures $20m for Kamonyi electricity network

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda’s consumer prices increased by 13.7 per cent in June, at a decelerating pace from 14.1 per cent recorded in May.Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s consumer prices rise to 13.7% in June

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
UN peacekeepers on patrol in CAR. COURTESY PHOTO
Security

RDF mourns fallen peacekeeper

Tuesday, July 11, 2023