local govt

From 2016, Rwanda started implementing the second phase of the national decentralization policy within the 30 districts of the country, each headed by an executive committee including the mayor and…

Several districts have elected new leadership committees which replaced acting officials who had assumed office a couple of months ago. The Western Province and the Northern Province had the biggest…

For the last seven days, Rwanda was blessed with special guests coming from several African countries, coming for the 20th anniversary of the Giants of Africa. The anniversary was not…

President Paul Kagame has appointed Maurice Mugabowagahunde new governor of Northern Province replacing Dancille Nyirarugero who has served in this capacity since March 2021. Mugabowagahunde, a seasoned civil servant worked…

Nine officials from three districts of the Northern Province, and one senior official from the province have been removed from their positions for failure to safeguard Rwanda’s unity. The background…

A research consortium, Africa Peace and Prosperity Institute (APPI) has launched the Public Opinion Poll on Social Issues in Rwanda, which will reflect the real image of what happens in…

A revised statute of the District Administration Security Support Organ (DASSO) has come with several good news for the personnel who have been working on a five-year renewable contract. As…

Rubavu district council in the Western province has dismissed the mayor Ildephonse Kambogo following failure to fulfill his duties, especially in terms of humanitarian support to the citizen, the Rwanda…

Rwanda Is Bereaved Rwanda is bereaved following huge loss of lives in the last three days specifically in the Western and Northern Provinces. In the night of May 2, a…

Nyagatare District in Eastern Province has emerged top in the performance contract -imihigo for the 2021-2022 financial year. During the just concluded national dialogue council – Umushyikirano, the Prime Minister…

Local leaders are uniquely positioned to advance ideas, inspire residents, solve challenges, and produce quick change because of their close ties to their communities. However, they need motivation and quick…

President Paul Kagame has sworn-in Jean Claude Musabyimana as the new Minister of Local Government and called on leaders to serve citizens first in order to attain development goals. Musabyimana,…