KIGALI – The East African Development Bank and UN Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a strong focus on youth and women entrepreneurs. The agreement brings together EADB’s financial strength and the UN’s technical expertise to address long-standing barriers that continue to […]
RPF youth and women’s leagues elect new leadership at sixth congress
KIGALI – The ruling RPF-Inkotanyi has ushered in a new chapter of internal leadership renewal, with both its youth and women’s Leagues electing new national committees during their sixth congress sessions held in Rusororo, Gasabo district. The back-to-back congresses, held on March 21 and 22, brought together delegates from across the country to assess progress, […]
Internet sensation IShow Speed takes Africa by storm
Kigali, Rwanda – From Cincinnati to Africa, one of the world’s most-watched digital content creators is redefining modern celebrity through live-streamed travel. Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShow Speed, is currently on a tour across Africa, drawing massive crowds and record-breaking online viewership as he documents the continent in real time for a global […]
You cannot build Rwanda without building yourself first – Youths told
Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame has urged young Rwandans to place personal growth at the center of national development, telling them that the future of the country depends on how well they build themselves first. He delivered the message on December 29, 2025, during an end-of-year gathering with various people including youths, as Rwanda […]
University students join 16 days of activism against GBV
Every year, the world turns its attention to the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, a global movement that begins on November 25, the International day for the elimination of violence against women and concludes on December 10, human rights day. In Kigali, this year’s commemoration took on a powerful and symbolic tone as […]
Turning vision to venture: Simplifying shopping and empowering local trade
When the world was rushing toward e-commerce giants and global brands, Didier Bizimungu, a young Rwandan tech enthusiast, chose to look inward. Instead of competing with international marketplaces, he built an online platform designed to make everyday shopping easier for Rwandans while empowering local traders and producers to thrive in a rapidly digitalizing economy. It […]
How one former teen mother is lighting the path for others
In the bustling outskirts of Kabuga, where the laughter of children mingles with the hum of daily life, a quiet movement of courage is taking root. Once defined by struggle and stigma, a growing group of young women are learning to rebuild their confidence and rewrite the stories that society once wrote for them. They […]
UR releases 2nd batch of undergraduate admission results for 2025–2026
The University of Rwanda (UR) has officially released the second batch of admission results for undergraduate programs in the 2025–2026 academic year, opening another window of opportunity for thousands of aspiring students across the country. According to a statement from the Office of the Vice Chancellor, all successful candidates can now access their acceptance letters […]
Unpacking Rwanda’s new health law
Rwanda has tightened regulation of reproductive health services by introducing one of the strictest laws in the region against medical fraud, surrogacy abuse, and unethical practices in assisted reproduction. The new law, published in the Official Gazette on September 18, 2025, carries penalties of up to 25 years in prison and fines reaching up to […]
Scribes urged to champion gender-transformative media and youth advocacy
A three-day capacity-building training for journalists, social media influencers, and youth-led organizations is underway in Musanze district, bringing together 28 participants aiming to reshape narratives around gender, masculinity, sexual and reproductive health, as well as HIV prevention. The initiative is spearheaded by the Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) and the Rwanda Network of People Living […]