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A social worker teaches schoolgirls how to use a sanitary pad. Courtesy.

Activists push for free sanitary pads for girls from poor families

Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Many young girls continue to miss class every month because they cannot afford sanitary pads.
People

The girl’s room: How sanitary pads keep girls in school

Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Minister of Health, Dr Diane Gashumba (left) officiated at the groundbreaking event of the $18 million firm. (Nadege Imbabazi)

Apex Biotech to open $18 million drug plant in Kigali

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Participants follow a panel discussion during Smart Women Summit in Kigali last week. Government Institutions were urged during the summit to help bridge the gender digital divide. Sam Ngendahimana.

How Africa can bridge the gender digital divide

Sunday, May 13, 2018
Cathia Uwamahoro is one of the country's experienced women cricket players. Sam Ngendahimana.

Uwamahoro’s journey to cricket stardom

Saturday, May 12, 2018
Trademark East Africa Rwanda country director Patience Mutesi makes a point during a panel discussion as Central Bank Deputy Governor, Monique Nsanzabaganwa (left) and Diana Ofwona, UN Women Regional Director West and Central Africa, look on. This was during Transform Africa Smart Womenu2019s Summit that opened in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.

Call for renewed political will to bridge gender gaps in all sectors

Friday, May 11, 2018
Nigerien Salissou Hassane Yari Latifa (R) poses with a Rwf3 million dummy cheque she received after winning the Miss Geek Africa 2018 in Kigali yesterday. The competition is designed to inspire African girls to be part of solving the continentu2019s challenges using technology and encourage them to choose a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Courtesy.

Nigerien Salissou crowned Miss Geek Africa 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Winners of Miss Geek competition last year. File.

Ten girls fine-tune project proposals ahead of Miss Geek Africa showdown

Friday, May 04, 2018
The New Times

FEATURED: Rwanda toward sustainable forestry resources management for national development and livelihoods enhancement

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Winners of Data Hack 4FI Innovation Award hold a cheque of 5000 US $ in Kigali (Sam Ngendahimana)

Local start-up wins slot to compete at regional Data Hack for Financial Inclusion competition

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Last year's Ms Geek Africa finalists pause for a photo with First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other officials. (Courtesy)

Ms Geek Africa: Girls from across Africa envisioning a shared digital future

Thursday, April 19, 2018
The New Times

Origins of ordinary things: Democracy

Wednesday, April 11, 2018