For years, 17-year-old Baraka Obedi’s life was shadowed by uncertainty. He is the son of Joseph Mugabo, a 63-year-old man serving a 19-year prison sentence in Musanze, and the late Ikizanye Shanje, who died in DRC when Baraka was only two. After his father’s imprisonment, his aunt, Anne Marie Kabumba, stepped in to raise him […]
PM urges diaspora youth to defend Rwanda’s image and build on national values
More than 440 young Rwandans from within the country and the diaspora have completed the 15th edition of Itorero Indangamirwa, a flagship civic education and patriotism program designed to nurture future leaders grounded in Rwanda’s values, culture, and development vision. The graduation ceremony took place on August 14, 2025, at the Nkumba National Ubutore Development […]
Rwanda’s youth take center stage at the 2025 international trade fair
The 28th Kigali International Trade Fair officially opened on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, turning the Expo Grounds in Gikondo into a vibrant hub of business, innovation and ideas. This annual event has steadily cemented its status as one of the most important platforms where Rwandan and international entrepreneurs converge to explore opportunities, forge partnerships and […]
Rwanda celebrates Umuganura 2025 in a renewed spirit of unity, culture and self-reliance
Rwanda celebrated Umuganura, the country’s national harvest day, on Friday, August 1, 2025, with nationwide festivities that reflected the rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and unifying values embedded in this centuries-old tradition. Held annually on the first Friday of August, Umuganura is much more than a day of feasting. It is a national moment of […]
A Young Man’s Encounter with French Tourist That Completely Changed His Life
At exactly 3:30am on Saturday, April 27, I was up for my brief morning prayer. I am an ardent fan of this time. This is when I put myself together and prepare for the day, which, mainly, starts with a morning road run or an intense one-hour indoor cardio workout – for a healthy body […]
Kagame, Masai Ujiri Launch Construction of Sports, Hospitality Hub in Rwanda
Kigali, 14 August 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Monday joined Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri for the groundbreaking of Zaria Court, an urban development project with a focus on community, hospitality, sports, and culture. Zaria Court Kigali, which was launched in Remera, Gasabo District in the capital Kigali, includes a vibrant […]
VIDEO: Kagame Speaks at Giants of Africa Festival
Kagame: Africans are Brothers and Sisters
Kigali, 13 August 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said that Africans are brothers and sisters, alluding to himself, his wife and Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder. Kagame said this on Sunday, 13 August 2023, while opening the Giants of Africa Youth Basketball Festival bringing […]