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Four renowned chefs curating a recipe book under FAO support, the new initiative that aims to showcase traditional crops and recipes that represent Rwandan culture. Courtesy
Rwanda

FAO promoting traditional Rwandan cuisine with new recipe book

Friday, March 01, 2024
Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Dr Vincent Ndayiragije, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics at King Faisal Hospital
Health

Geriatrics expert weighs in on unique care of elderly patients

Monday, February 26, 2024
Coumba Sow (L) and Sophie Kabano are co-curators of the Rwandan Culinary Art and Gastronomy initiative.
Featured

FEATURED: Promoting gastronomy and traditional dishes from Rwanda at the Kigali Triennial

Thursday, February 22, 2024
A Farmer weeding in an Irish potato garden. Use of pesticides in treating potato disease could stop the decline in bee population and help increase honey production. Photo Courtesy
Agriculture

Genetically modified potatoes could address honey crisis – scientists

Monday, February 19, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting key achievements registered under Rwanda’s seven-year government programme during Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. Courtesy.
Editorial

As we embark on NST 2, out work is clearly cut out

Thursday, January 25, 2024
The New Times

From spicy foods to stress: Unravelling triggers and treatments for mouth ulcers

Friday, January 05, 2024
President Kagame during a tour of IRCAD Africa that was launched in October for providing a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialise in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. Courtesy
Health

Key initiatives, milestones in health sector: 2023 in review

Friday, December 29, 2023
A recent study indicates that brisk walking, at a speed of four or more kilometers per hour, can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Photo: Courtesy
Health

New study shows faster walking may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya speaks during a session in Dubai.Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to “enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
Environment

COP28: Climate experts question slow progress in adaptation talks

Thursday, December 07, 2023