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Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy
Women

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Fidele Irizabimbuto, a sign language interprete, began learning sign language in 2006. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
People

Meet Irizabimbuto, the man impacting lives through sign language

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
Jean-Bosco Iyacu, CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda, Martina Fors Mohlin, Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden and Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of the Bank of Kigali, during the signing ceremony.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Bank of Kigali, Embassy of Sweden partner to boost SME growth with USD10m loan portfolio guarantee

Saturday, September 21, 2024
People with disabilieties during the meeting at Kanombe. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Employment challenges persist for people with disabilities despite policy safe guards

Friday, September 20, 2024
Children with disabilities play at Jordan Foundation in Karuruma, Gasabo District. FILE
Education

How Rwanda is faring in special needs education

Monday, August 26, 2024
Some people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Transport operators urged to facilitate passengers with disabilities

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Some residents who spoke to The New Times about their expectations to the new Members of Parliament. Courtesy
Politics

Citizens have their say on 5th Chamber of Deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024
The newly elected 80 Members of Parliament are set to swear in and elect a new Speaker on Wednesday, August 14. File
Elections

MPs to take an oath, elect new Speaker on August 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The swearing-in of new Members of Parliament is expected by August 22. File
Rwanda

Parliament: New speaker to be elected by August 22

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
People with disabilities during the elections of their representative in the parliament on July 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

People with disabilities outline top issues that need advocacy

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Providence Umurungi, chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, said rights of voters, candidates, media, and poll observers, among others, were generally respected
Elections

Rights body says Rwanda’s 2024 general elections were inclusive, safe and secure

Friday, July 19, 2024