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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
The New Times
Education
Nurturing brilliance: Are our schools ready for fast-learners?
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Health
Tackling dangerous myths: Rwanda’s enduring fight against HIV
Christian Intwari, the Executive Director of Our Past Initiative, a youth-led organisation speaks at the launch of the campaign titled “My Digital Space Should Be Safe,” on December 16.  Courtesy
Rwanda
Tech-facilitated gender violence: A growing threat in Rwanda
Panellists engage in a discussion as Rwanda  launched a campaign to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Courtesy
Law
Rwanda moves to combat tech-facilitated GBV
Metabolic dysfunction includes conditions such as being overweight, diabetes, and other metabolic risk factors.
Health
No safe alcohol for people with metabolic dysfunction - study
Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, James Kimonyo, stressed the importance of cultural values in nation-building, noting that Rwanda is built on culture.
International
Rwanda is built on cultural values – Ambassador Kimonyo
OX Delivers, a UK e-mobility start-up, has secured a $163 million contract to establish its first franchise in East Africa
Technology
UK mobility startup secures $163m deal to expand in Rwanda
Dr. Lambert Rangira, the Country Programs Manager for AHF Rwanda hands over a ball to the Muyira team fter winning a  competition during an event to mark the World AIDS Day event. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Nyanza District: AHF Rwanda’s HIV awareness to equip youth with knowledge to combat virus
Emmanuel Mfitumukiza, the Chairperson of the Internet Society Rwanda Chapter speaks during a previous meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda
Children and social media: Should Rwanda go the Australia way?
Health workers conduct a cervical cancer vaccination exercise in Nyanza District in 2021.  File
Rwanda
What Rwanda is doing to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027
Rwanda Investigation Bureau personnel and local officials engage with residents in Gakenke District during a meeting to raise awareness about gender-based violence. (PhotoCourtesy).
Law
Rwanda’s multi-faceted approach to combat GBV
Pauline Okumu, the National Director of World Vision Rwanda delivers her remarks during the celebration of the 30th anniversary on Tuesday, December 3. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
FEATURED: World Vision Rwanda marks 30 years of transformative impact on communities
A total of 137 students graduated from Rwanda Academy of Finance (RAF) at its fifth graduation ceremony on November 29 in Kigali.The graduates were encouraged to embrace technology and use their training to shape Rwanda’s financial sector. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Over 130 RAF graduates urged to embrace technology in finance
The World AIDS Day was marked under  the theme “End AIDS, My Responsibility.” 
Health
Rwanda observes World AIDS Day with renewed commitment to ending HIV, stigma
Imena Munyampenda, the Director General of the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA)
Rwanda
How RTDA, AfDB are transforming Rwanda’s transport landscape 
Jonathan Ledgard, CEO and co-founder of Tehanu, the start-up firm behind the new technology, during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Wednesday, November 27. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Technology
Rwanda deploys AI to boost gorilla conservation
Claver Ntoyinkima, a ranger at Nyungwe National Park is expecting the prestigious Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London, United Kingdom, on November 27. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
Environment
A ranger’s journey to global recognition in wildlife conservation
The great blue turaco in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Photo by Joan Mbabazi
Environment
PHOTOS: A weekend of birding and tranquil beauty in Nyungwe National Park

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