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A braille reader during a reading exercise. On January 4 every year, the World Braille Day is observed (Courtesy)
Education

The invention of Braille: Explainer

Friday, January 05, 2024
A project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format is a way of promoting inclusive education in the Rwandans learning ecosystem.
Editorial

Mass production of school textbooks in braille will promote inclusive education

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIVAIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target. Courtesy

Understanding STDs: Prevention, detection, and safe practices

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIV/AIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target. Courtesy

Understanding STDs: Prevention, detection, and safe practices

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
A public washroom at a kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. City of Kigali plans to build new public toilets in 80 designated locations to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the capital. Photo by Craish Bahizi

City of Kigali identifies 80 sites for new public toilets

Thursday, November 23, 2023
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Music

Rwandan artistes rally for visually impaired on ‘White Cane Awareness Day’

Friday, November 17, 2023
Some of over 130 body lotions, creams and soaps that were banned by Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority.File
Health

Rwanda FDA explains ban on over 100 cosmetics

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. FILE
Agriculture

Rwanda embarks on curbing illegal pesticides in agriculture

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Prof. Mamoun Homeida, Chairman Board of Trustees at UMST, Khartoum speaks during an interview . Photo by Willy Mucyo
Education

VIDEO: Sudanese academic on expanding medical university to Rwanda

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Jean-Paul Sindikubwabo said that 'We have registered an increase in admitted patients from 150 to 350 every month_ with the new eye center, we will greatly improve the quality of eye
Infrastructure

Eastern Province gets new Rwf900 million eye hospital

Friday, July 21, 2023
Panelists discuss on global challenges at HerStory initiative. The youth's initiative aims to address gender equality issues and create space for solutions to that global challenge. Courtesy

Women Deliver: HerStory Initiative launched in Kigali

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Muslims in Rwanda will join their counterparts around the globe in celebration of Eid-al Adha, 'Feast of Sacrifice.' at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 28. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

A guide to understanding Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, June 28, 2023