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Situated in Rubavu district's Nyamyumba Sector, an area experiencing town expansion, the port spans on two hectares, is and will have a capacity of 1.4 million passengers annually. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Five things to know about proposed Rubavu port  

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Does it always rain on Assumption Day?

Thursday, August 17, 2023
41-year-old Jean-Pierre Ndababonye, who was found culpable of involuntary manslaughter related to the tragic deaths of 13 children who drowned in Nyabarongo River was sentenced to one year by Nyamabuye Primary Court, in Muhanga District, on Wednesday August 16. File
Crime

Man sentenced for deaths of 10 children who drowned in Nyabarongo river

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Residents during a mass testing exercise of the Covid 19 in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Let’s make the world better and stop the fear-mongering

Thursday, August 17, 2023
The United State government will sanction three conservation officials from DR Congo due to their “involvement in significant corruption,” including the trafficking of gorillas and chimpanzees. File
Africa

US sanctions three DR Congo officials

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.
Crime

How illegal miners vandalised Rwf2bn water supply system

Thursday, August 17, 2023
A house for rent in Kigali. According to people who rent, property owners are on the spot for ripping off tenants on caution money mainly in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

Property owners on the spot for ripping off tenants on ‘caution money’

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Mount Kenya University (MKU) founder, Prof. Simon Gicharu, congratulates Noella Dushakimana, one of the alumnae of former Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) and recipient of scholarships provided through Imbuto Foundation. Looking on are Imbuto Foundation Director General, Sandrine Umutoni, and the then MKUR Vice-Chancellor Designate, Prof. Edwin Odhuno. Courtesy Photo

Mount Kigali University, Imbuto Foundation to build two ECD classes in Kicukiro

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Ambassador-designate Einat Weiss and Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International after presenting the Letters of Credence on Wednesday, August 16. Courtesy
Rwanda

Who is Einat Weiss, Israel's Ambassador-Designate to Rwanda?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for RIB, noted that such actions constitute a violation of Article 163 of Rwandan law, which safeguards individuals with disabilities from abuse and discrimination. FILE
Crime

YouTubers arrested over online exploitation of person with disability

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Prisoners undergo a vaccination exercise at Nyarugenge Prison. RIB has arrested a medic at Nyarugenge prison for offences including alleged sale of medicine meant to treat inmates. CRAISH BAHIZI
Crime

Prison doctor arrested for selling inmates’ meds

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Rwanda Investigation Bureau arrested three Youtube users who are being prosecuted for interviewing a person with mental disability, on August 15.
Crime

Social media: What content can land you in jail?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023