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Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. Photo Courtesy.
Rwanda

Key findings in 2022-2023 Auditor General’s report

Monday, May 06, 2024
The new changes aimed at solving the identified issues that were observed during the implementation of the existing laws
Law

10 key proposed changes in family bill you should know

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
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Health

PHOTOS: How one hospital in rural Rwanda is becoming an eye care hub

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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
Jordan Foundation, organized a Christmas party for kids with visual impairment on December 21 in Rutunga Sector. All photos by Nkubito Chelsea
Featured

FEATURED: Jordan Foundation hosts heartwarming Christmas celebration for visually impaired children

Friday, December 22, 2023
Visually impaired people with the white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A tale of the visually impaired ‘love’ and authorities’ obligations to inclusivity

Sunday, December 03, 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
Visually impaired people with their white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. A walking stick costs average Rwf20,000 and with insurance cover it could go down to around Rwf2,000. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Union of the blind calls for local production of white canes

Monday, November 13, 2023
Mutuelle de Santé users wait to be attended to at Bugarama Health Centre. Photo: File.

MPs want hearing aids covered by ‘Mutuelle de Santé’

Friday, October 20, 2023
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Education

World Teachers’ Day: Visually impaired educator on serving country through teaching

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Students during the official closing ceremony of the National Literacy Month. The event took place at Kigali Public Library, located in Kacyiru on Friday, September 29. Photos by Emmauel Dushimimana
Featured

National Literacy Month closure marks renewed commitment to enhance reading culture

Sunday, October 01, 2023