Frequent prenatal checkups can prevent severe birth defects such as cyclopia

Being born with a single eye, a condition known as cyclopia, often accompanied by the absence of a nose, is extremely rare—occurring in about one in every 100,000 births. Despite…

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Why “Ishimwе” tops Rwanda’s most given baby names in 2024?

Beyond Rwanda’s registered 341,029 live births in 2024, trending names among the newborns, Ishimwе” emerged as the most given baby surname nationwide, according to the Rwanda Vital Statistics Report 2024…

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FPR Inkotanyi Congress adopts leadership reforms

The 17th National Congress of the FPR Inkotanyi presented to its members a series of reforms made within the party’s leadership structures, including the establishment of a Council of Elders…

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Why many Rwandan women are choosing not to have more children – NISR

The Seventh Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (DHS7), released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, shows that a significant proportion of married…

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Rwanda Decentralisation at 25: How Close Are Public Services to Citizens?

Twenty-five years after Rwanda embraced decentralisation process, more than 41 percent of government services are now delivered closer to citizens through local authorities and digital platforms. Yet, as institutions reflect…

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Climate experts call for information to reach communities of Eastern Africa

Climate scientists and development partners have called for stronger collaboration to ensure that weather and climate information produced in the Eastern Africa and Greater Horn of Africa region, directly supports…

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Rwanda launches eKash to link all financial services

Rwanda is taking a major step towards a fully cashless economy with the official launch of eKash, a national digital payment system designed to unify all financial service providers across…

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Modern Kimironko Market Construction Begins

Gasabo Investment Company Ltd has officially started construction of $100M Kimironko Commercial Complex, a game-changing project that will transform shopping, business, and urban living in Gasabo District at the site…

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High bribes target low-paid citizens, Ombudsman warns banks

Transparency International (TI-Rwanda) is alarming over the growing burden of corruption on low-income earners, revealing that more than 71% of Rwandans who earn under Rwf 100,000 per month are being…

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President Kagame appoints Dr Ndabamenye, Dr Kaitesi in cabinet changes

President Paul Kagame has made significant changes within the national leadership, invoking Articles 116 and 112 of the Constitution to remove and appoint several members of the Government. In these…

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