RFI to begin early DNA testing for teenage pregnancies in 2026
The National Forensic Institute (RFI) has announced that starting in January 2026, it will begin conducting DNA tests for girls who become pregnant between six and eight weeks, in order…
Tumba: Genocide Survivors expect Justice as appeal of convicted Genocide perpetrator Dr Munyemana nears verdict
“Munyemana’s Keys to Tumba Sector Meant Death, Not Rescue”, residents of Tumba sector in Huye district, where Dr. Sosthène Munyemana was convicted of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the…
President Paul Kagame urges newly commissioned RDF officers to prioritize service to Rwandans
The President of the Republic, Paul Kagame, together with the leadership of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), commissioned 1,029 new officers into the RDF, granting them the rank of Second…
Rwanda launches CyberHub to strengthen digital security
Kigali witnessed a major milestone on Thursday, October 2, with the launch of the National Centre of Excellence inCybersecurity, a facility aimed at strengthening Rwanda’s digital resilience and nurturing the…
Traffic restrictions during UCI event cut Kigali’s air pollution by 45%
An analysis by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has shown that the temporary closure of major roads during the UCI World Cycling Championships significantly improved air quality in Kigali.…
Rwanda presents progress on implementing UPR human rights recommendations
Today, Rwanda shared with its partners some of the progress it has made in implementing recommendations from the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on human rights. The UPR is a report…
RBC encourages Rwandans to embrace sports and regular health check-ups to prevent heart diseases
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) urged people to embrace sports and undergo regular medical check-ups to monitor their health status as a way of preventing heart diseases, which are increasingly…
Huye: Stunting reduced from 19.8% to 15.3% due to Umudugudu uzira igwingira initiative
Institutions involved in monitoring child health and development in Huye District have reported a significant reduction in stunting among children under the age of five dropping from 19% to 15%.…
Rwanda to establish regional-level environmental conservation school near Akagera national park
Rwanda is set to establish a school focused on environmental conservation, which will operate at a regional level within the East African Community. The school will be built in the…
LODA-led projects recover banana farming projects in Nyamasheke
Residents from various sectors of Nyamasheke District in Rwanda’s Western Province say they are hopeful about restoring their income from banana farming, which had once been their primary source of…