Rwanda to Roll Out MoMo Payments for Property Compensation Delays
The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has announced plans to start paying compensation arrears for citizens whose properties were expropriated using mobile money platforms such as MTN MoMo and Airtel Money. The move is aimed at speeding up payments and…
Young Innovators Showcase Progress in Rwanda’s iAccelerator Program
Fifteen youth-led projects that excelled in the sixth edition of the iAccelerator program were showcased on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Muhanga District, during an event aimed at connecting young innovators with opportunities in the labor market. The showcased projects…
Youth Volunteers in Muhanga Join Forces to Rebuild Homes for Disaster Victims
As part of the launch of the National Month of Volunteerism, residents and youth in Kibangu Sector, Muhanga District, came together for a special Umuganda (community work) to build seven houses for families whose homes were destroyed by recent disasters….
Kagame, AU Officials Discuss Strengthening Africa’s Health Systems and Medicines Agency
President Paul Kagame, who also serves as the African Union’s (AU) Special Envoy for Health Financing and Investment, on Friday received Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah, the AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, together with Dr. Delese Mimi Darko,…
Illegal Liquor Explosion in Nyanza Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
NYANZA – One man died and another was seriously injured after an explosion occurred while they were brewing illicit alcohol, commonly known as kanyanga, in Mukingo sector, Nyanza District, on the night of October 1, 2025. The men, aged 35…
Philemon Credits Uncle Austin for His Breakthrough at The Ben’s BK Arena Concert
KIGALI – Rising Rwandan artist Rukundo Philemon, best known as Philemon, has revealed that fellow singer and journalist Uncle Austin (Luwano Tosh) played a decisive role in connecting him to The Ben’s “Plenty Love” album launch concert at BK Arena…
RIB Warns Bank Clients Against Fraudsters Using Fake Forex Deals
KIGALI – Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has cautioned citizens to remain vigilant when seeking banking services, following the arrest of a fraud ring that has been targeting unsuspecting clients at commercial banks. The group, made up of Nkurunziza John (alias…
Rwandan Artists to Benefit from New Concert Halls in Kigali
For years, Rwandan artists have struggled with the lack of performance venues, limiting the quality and frequency of concerts. Major shows are often held at BK Arena, Camp Kigali, or Kigali Convention Center—none of which were built specifically for music…
Loans at Icyerekezo SACCO Nyarugenge Rise to Rwf 120 Million After SACCO Merger
The merger of former sector-based SACCOs in Nyarugenge District has boosted financial capacity, with loan disbursements now reaching Rwf 120 million at Icyerekezo SACCO Nyarugenge. This consolidation, part of a nationwide program, aims to transform SACCOs at the district level…
CIMERWA to Pay Rwf 14.5 Billion in Dividends After Strong Revenue Growth
CIMERWA, Rwanda’s largest cement producer, has announced plans to distribute over Rwf 14.5 billion in interim dividends following strong results for the nine months ending June 30, 2025. Shareholders are set to receive a dividend of Rwf 20.62 per share,…