Society
COVID-19 Worse, STIs Yet Another Threat
On eve of Christmas last year, James Munyakazi* (not real name) a taxi-moto operator in Kigali had managed to save Rwf50,000 for Christmas celebration. With a group of…
Are Teachers Disregarding their Professional Oaths?
“I, ………………………………, Solemnly swear to the Nation to fulfill my educational duties with a dedication to remain loyal to the Republic of Rwanda, to uphold the Constitution and other laws, to…
Disabled Children Locked Away By Ashamed Parents, Say MPs
Boy, as he is known in his neighborhood is a 15-year-old firstborn with autism disease in a family of four siblings from Kinyinya, Gasabo district. The neighbors, and…
First Couple Ties the Knot Since COVID-19 Spread in Rwanda
They were happy, all smiles for being the only souls to be allowed to go out without the face mask in the whole country, and to kiss without attracting anyone…
Kissing them Goodbye: A Tribute to The Completely Wiped Out Families
As we commemorate the Genocide perpetrated against Tutsi, I recall with pain those families that were completely wiped out. This leaves me with many questions. I look around, I see…
Abunzi: The Legacy of Mediation Justice Made-in-Rwanda
Jacques Rwisebura Hakizimana, 57 years, has been a community mediator for 15 years in Kigombe cell of Muhoza sector, Musanze district. He also has his full time job as a…
Rwanda to Reopen Churches In 15 Days, Bars to Remain Closed
Places of worship, religious wedding ceremonies as well as meetings and conferences in hotels are some of the services that are expected to resume as Rwanda continues to slowly reopen…
Defilement Case: Priest Granted Bail After Lack of Circumcision Evidence
Musanze Intermediate Court in Nothern Province today listened to a bail hearing in which a Catholic Church priest, was battling his freedom after being arrested and detained for alleged sexual…
It’s Rain, And That Intoxicating Smell, Get To Know Petrichor
An unexpected light shower, after a long dry period, which in some parts of the world, has also been hot and dusty. As the first drops hit the ground, an…
School Feeding: Some Children ‘Not Eating Enough’ – Parliament
A parliament field report conducted in several schools across the country has found loopholes in school feeding programs which creates a poor education environment and undermines quality of education at…
Nkombo Island In Total Lockdown
The government has put Nkombo island back in total lockdown to prevent more spread of COVID-19. The Island located in Lake Kivu, some 12 kilometers away from Kamembe town…
The Love Affair of Rwandans and Moto Taxis
A photo of a passenger hugging and probably kissing a motorcycle has been going viral since Wednesday, June 3 morning when a ban on passenger moto-taxis was lifted to…
