On March 27, 2026, business leaders and women entrepreneurs gathered in Kigali to mark International Women’s Day. The event, organized by the Private Sector Federation Rwanda together with partners, focused on the growing role of women in Rwanda’s economy. Participants said the days when women were mainly in small businesses are changing. Today, women are
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has called for a shift toward a professionalized, private-sector-led agricultural extension system to meet Rwanda’s ambitious Vision 2050 and food security targets. Speaking at the National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services organized by the Rwanda Organization of Professional Agriculture Advisory Services (ROPAS) in collaboration
Leaders and stakeholders in the water sector have raised concern that women and girls in Rwanda continue to carry the heaviest burden when it comes to water access, calling for urgent action to address the imbalance. This was discussed during the World Water Day 2026 stakeholder dialogue held in Bugesera District on 24 March 2026,
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The Private Sector Federation (PSF) elections in Nyarugenge District concluded on 9 March 2026 bringing in a new leadership team tasked with representing local businesses and driving growth. Kivenge John was elected President of the Private Sector at the district level, receiving an overwhelming 93.7% of the votes. Alongside him, a 7-member Dispute Resolution Committee
The Women Book Awards 2026 brought together writers, publishers, educators, and community leaders to celebrate women who are helping shape Rwanda’s literary and reading culture. Held during Women’s Month on 06 March 2026, the event recognized women working across the book sector, including authors, publishers, literacy advocates, educators, and community leaders. The ceremony also served
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Rwanda has taken another step toward expanding trade across Africa after signing new agreements that will make it easier for local industries to sell their products in other countries. The agreements were signed between the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), the Republic of Congo’s standards (ACONOQ), and the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ). Officials say the
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A new partnership between the ECL German Examination Center, Rwanda represented by Der Sprachen Hub – German Language Academy, and the Training Center of Languages (TCL) in Rugerero sector, Rubavu district, is opening doors for learners in Western Rwanda. This collaboration aims to provide easier access to internationally recognized German language certification and high-quality language
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In Murundi Sector, Kayonza District, a group of farmers is turning waste into wealth all thanks to tiger worms. These worms are helping farmers produce faster, stronger fertilizer, boost their harvests, and earn money for their families. What started as a small group by 23 community agriculture advisors, known locally as abafashamyumvire, has grown into
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The National Commission for Human Rights visited the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK) Today on 03 March 2026 as part of its national human rights awareness campaign. The visit is part of a countrywide program aimed at teaching young people about basic human rights and encouraging them to become defenders of justice in
For a long time, banks in Rwanda viewed lending money to farmers as a very big gamble. They were afraid that droughts, floods, or pests would destroy crops, leaving farmers with nothing and making it impossible for them to pay back their loans. Because of these risks, small-scale farmers were often turned away when they
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