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American multinational computer technology company, Oracle will set up cloud computing infrastructure in Rwanda by June 2024. Internet
Technology

Global tech company to set up cloud computing operations in Rwanda

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Martha Koome , Kenya's Chief Justice. A new bill proposed by the Kenyan judiciary, if passed, will decriminalise sex work by both males and females in the country. Internet
Africa

Kenya’s judiciary seeks to decriminalise prostitution

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Cabinet appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine, on October 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

Law scholar to head Rwanda rights body

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Leopold Munyakazi, one of the key ideologues of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who started disseminating hate speech targeting the Tutsi in 1990, had evaded justice for 12 years before he was deported from the USA in 2016. In 2018, he was convicted for Genocide revisionism. HRW used Munyakazi's case in their latest report to argue that Rwanda restricts freedom of expression for its citizens. File

Without a leg to stand on, Human Rights Watch still insists on punching down on Rwanda

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Maize farmers across the country are worried as armyworms have built resistance to pesticides. File
Agriculture

Maize farmers worry as fall armyworms build resistance against pesticides

Friday, October 20, 2023
EAPC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya, David Omwoyo speaks during the launch of the East Africa Press Council in Arusha, Tanzania on Thursday, October 19. Courtesy
Africa

East African Press Council launched for free, stronger media

Thursday, October 19, 2023
(LR)Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere and Deputy Ombudsman in charge of preventing and fighting injustice, Odette Yankurije and Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama presenting the report.
Rwanda

Five key highlights from Ombudsman’s annual report

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Dr Sabin speaks on revolutionising the health sector with artificial intelligence, the impact of the exit of Babyl in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

Health minister Nsanzimana on AI, exit of Babyl, cutting foreign trips for treatment

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addresses the UN General Assembly’s General Debate on the report of the International Residual Mechanisms for Criminal Tribunals. Courtesy
Crime

Suspending Kabuga trial a slap in the face of Genocide survivors – Envoy

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Rayon Sports goalkeeper Simon Tamale looks back in the nets as he fails to stop Musanze Fc striker Peter Agblevor's goal during a 0-1 game at Ubworoherane stadium. Photo by Christophe Renzaho
Football

PNL: Late goals, Blues' troubles and 5 things that shaped weekend action

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid - the former organizer of Miss Rwanda - has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million. Courtesy
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison. What's next?

Saturday, October 14, 2023
( L-R): The Minister of State in charge of Public Investment and Resource mobilization at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Jeanine Munyeshuli; the Deputy Speaker in charge of Parliamentary Affairs at the Chamber of Deputies, Edda Mukabagwiza; Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa, and Deputy Speaker in charge Finance and Administration, Mussa Fazil Harerimana, during a plenary sitting of the Lower House that approved the relevance of a new bill governing privatisation, on October 12, 2023, in Kigali . (courtesy).
Economy

New privatisation bill to spur private sector-led economy – Munyeshuri

Friday, October 13, 2023