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 …
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In a country long focused on eradicating poverty and uplifting its most vulnerable, Rwanda’s latest poverty report presents a hopeful yet nuanced picture: the poorest Rwandans—those at the very bottom …
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National
Why Rwanda Should Introduce Performance-Based Pay at All Hospitals
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaIn a bustling district hospital outside Kigali, Dr. Jean-Pierre tirelessly attends to a continuous stream of patients, diagnosing illnesses, assisting in childbirth, and responding to emergencies. Despite his unwavering dedication, …
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Society
Rwanda’s New Psychometric Test for Public Servants: Is It Too Late?
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaOn February 7, 2025, Rwanda’s Ministry of Public Service announced the introduction of a psychometric test for recruiting public servants, in line with Presidential Order No. 128/01 of 03/12/2020, particularly …
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International
The Billion-Dollar Belgian Mining Conglomerates, Without a Single Mine
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), formerly known as the Belgian Congo, has valuable mineral resources. Copper, cobalt, uranium, gold, and diamonds that have fueled western development for over …
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International
China’s Mega Trade Show Opens, Rwandan Companies Showcasing There
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaThe newest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Tuesday in Shanghai. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote …