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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
RwandAir has announced it will gradually resume flights to Dubai and Doha starting June 1. Courtesy
Aviation
RwandAir set to resume Dubai, Doha flights
National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Providence Umurungi said the change reflects operational realities within the institution. COURTESY
Law
How new immunity provision could protect human rights body staff
The discussions focused on aviation, logistics, and opportunities to support Rwanda’s regional connectivity and growth ambitions.
Aviation
Rwanda, Boeing explore aircraft financing amid aviation ambitions
Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2025. File
Rwanda
New rules to protect public servants’ net pay from pension reform impact
BK Group Plc Board Chairperson Jean Philippe Prosper and the grioup's CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana during the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kigali on Friday, May 22. All photos by Kellya Keza
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BK Group at 60: Strong profits fuel higher dividends, expansion drive
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
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I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
Featured
Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament  on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law
Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill
Stella Rusine Nteziryayo, BRD Chief Executive and Davide Petrangeli,  sign the agreement in Kigali on the sidelines of AFRICA CEO FORUM l in Kigali on May 15.
Featured
BRD, Italian Climate Fund seal €30m deal to spur Rwanda’s green economy
Equity Group and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of World Bank Group sign a major partnership agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
New Equity Group, IFC deal to drive jobs in agriculture, creative economy
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti.
Govt introduces VAT on digital goods, services
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Health
Ruhengeri Hospital modernisation begins to take shape
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana meets with a delegation from Cleveland Clinic along with representatives from the Embassy of the United States Kigali, in Kigali pn Thursday, May 7. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda explores partnership with leading US clinic
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks at a panel discussion during the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub Community Convening on May 2
Technology
Rwanda to co-chair AI session at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, presents the annual report before a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, May 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Preventive audits save Rwf10bn in two years - OAG report
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, during his one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, May 3. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame’s Tanzania visit underscores strategic weight of bilateral ties
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana follows students's presentation at Rwanda Coding Academy. RCA has been named among the world’s top 50 schools in the running for the $1 million Global Schools Prize 2026.
Education
Rwanda Coding Academy shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy
Aviation
Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali

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