On a quiet evening in Kigali, Umuhoza Alice*, a mother of two secondary school students, is interrupted when her children bring her a math problem they can’t solve. They complain …
Fred Mwasa
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Kigali, Rwanda — Rwanda’s mining and quarrying sector has made a strong comeback, becoming one of the fastest-growing parts of the economy in the first quarter of 2025, according to …
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Special Reports
Fix It or Face Consequences: Parliament Issues Strict Deadlines Over Auditor General Findings
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaAs Members of Parliament prepared to head into their annual month-long recess, they convened a special plenary session on Tuesday to take urgent action on the Auditor General’s report for …
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Economy
Choking on Progress: Rwanda’s Air Quality 5-Times Worse Than Global Health Limit
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaRwanda Plans Rigorous Gas Emissions Test for Motorcycles, Vehicles Rwanda is preparing to roll out a more rigorous gas emissions testing regime for all motorcycles and vehicles on its roads, …
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Regional
DR Congo, M23 Rebels Sign Landmark Deal in Qatar to End Eastern Conflict
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaA major step toward ending years of bloodshed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been taken in Doha, Qatar, where the DRC government and the M23 rebel …
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So, Kenya is reportedly launching a vetting operation on foreigners in West Pokot County over alleged involvement in cannibalism and organ harvesting. Fair enough—any responsible state would act swiftly in …
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Economy
Some Aid Donors Have Quietly Reversed Suspension Decisions, Reveals President Kagame
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaPresident Paul Kagame has disclosed that some foreign donors who had previously suspended their aid to Rwanda have since reversed their decisions and released funds, easing pressure on the national …
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Economy
Rwanda’s BNR Wants Businesses and Individuals Shielded from Forex Volatility—Through Banks
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaKigali — The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has revealed plans to ensure that businesses and even individuals can protect themselves against rising foreign exchange (forex) costs, by expanding a …
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Special Reports
Rwanda’s Universities Undergo Major Reforms: More Benefits for Lecturers, New Funding Model
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaKigali — Rwanda’s universities, especially the University of Rwanda (UR), are undergoing major changes aimed at modernizing how they operate, how they are managed, and how they are funded. Under …
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Regional
DR Congo: Joseph Kabila on the Offensive Against Felix Tshisekedi
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaFormer DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has launched a scathing verbal offensive against his successor, President Félix Tshisekedi, breaking a two-year silence with a 46-minute recorded video message from exile. …
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In a bustling corner of Nyabugogo market, 29-year-old Jeanne Uwase arranges her stall every morning, carefully laying out shoes and clothes she sells to passersby. There’s no boss giving her …
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Economy
1.5m Rwandans Are No Longer Poor — But the Richest Are Getting Richer Even Faster
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaRwanda is winning the fight against poverty, new numbers clearly highlight that — but the wealth gap between rich and poor remains stubbornly wide, and in some places, it’s even …