Diaspora

Rwandans and their friends in Netherlands gathered in Hague’s Hilton Hotel to celebrate international Women’s Day, in which they used the opportunity to expose ‘Made in Rwanda’ products. The celebration took place on 16th March, a week after official International Women’s Day, usually on 8th March, was celebrated. This day…

The Rwandan Community in Belgium celebrated International Women’s Day where more than 400 peoples, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda alike, attended the event 16th March, a week after the official international day which is usually held on 8th March each year . Rwandan women in Belgium committed themselves to use…

The Travel & Tourism economy of Rwanda grew by 13.8% last year – one of the fastest rates in the world, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) In 2018, Travel & Tourism contributed RWF1.3 trillion (US$1.4 billion) to the country’s economy, an increase of 13.8% on 2017.…

The National Itorero Commission (NIC) has announced the dates for the forthcoming intake of a civic education programme (Itorero) designed for the young Rwandans pursuing their studies abroad. According to the commission, the group under the Indagamirwa twelfth edition will start Itorero from June 24th to August 7th, 2019. In…

Rwandan students who are currently undertaking university studies at Islamic University of Medina in Saudi Arabia have showcased Rwandan culture at the international cultural festival which is currently taking place at the university premises. Started on February 27th, the two week festival has been attended by a number of students…

Rwandans in Australia celebrated this year’s Commonwealth Day in a ceremony held at St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane on Tuesday. Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on March 2, but Rwandan Diaspora of Australia celebrated it on March 12. The occasion was attended by various dignitaries such as His Excellency…

It is a good custom for Rwandans to always think about their mother country wherever they are, embarking on their history and share constructive ideas and any other support to rebuild their nation after the genocide perpetrated against the Tutsis. In this regard, the community of Rwanda’s women in diaspora…

A team of volunteers from Venture2impact is currently in Rwanda to help upskill and train community members of Kigarama Sector in Kicukiro District in the City of Kigali. Together with Hope and homes for Children, they hope to increase the economic opportunity and reduce child abandonment in the above-mentioned community…

Rwanda and South Africa were rated above Nigeria on the African continent. A total of 153 countries were surveyed. The American business magazine made this known in its Index of Best Countries for Business Report released last Friday. The report, according to TheCable, said in the period under review, Nigeria…

Kigali, the capital of Rwanda has been nominated among 16 finalists for the first edition of the Wellbeing City Award This award that recognizes cities placing wellbeing at the center of urban design, planning, and policies. The Wellbeing City Award is the world’s first global competition recognizing city-led action on…

A total of 300 households Nyaruguru district set to raise funds to build their own hydro power plant on the Mudasomwa River which has a capacity of 34kw. The hydro plant is expected to supply power to 260 homes of Remera, Ruheru sector as 23 welding businesses and 2 schools…

Charles Bagarirayose, one of prominent customer care activists in Rwanda has summoned the hotel across the country to always promote good service delivery in a bid to push forward the hospitality sector. Bagirayose made the call during an exclusive interview with Rwanda Television on service delivery in hotels as one…

Having received over 100 applications, the organisers of the inaugural Africa Startup Summit yesterday announced the 10 startups that have been selected to pitch at the event which takes place on 14 and 15 February in Kigali, Rwanda. The summit is being hosted by Africa Tech Summit Kigali in partnership…

As part of their efforts to ensure all children are raised in families, Hope and Homes for Children Rwanda did not forget children with disabilities. Speaking to The Express News , Mr Moise Munyamariza, a district project officer from Hope and Homes for Children in charge of Rubavu, Karongi and…

Peter Lee, recently established the Envision Media Arts Collective, Inc. (EMAC) in Kigali, Rwanda. Peter Lee, a Korean American that was born and raised in Metairie, recently established the Envision Media Arts Collective, Inc. (EMAC) in Kigali, Rwanda. Lee came back to the states to spend Christmas and New Year…

The government of Rwanda and the World Bank Group have signed a $150 million International Development Association credit agreement to expand access to housing finance. The Rwanda Housing Finance Project is centered around the provision of long-term finance to support the development of the mortgage market. The project consists primarily…

Some people assume that people with disabilities hardly accomplish difficult tasks, thus they are seen as weak people. However, Samuel Niyomugabo, a University of Rwanda student in journalism and communication, will soon be graduating despite being visually impaired. “People are always mistaken about us. We, the visually impaired, can do…

In the official closing ceremony for the First IATF 2018, former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council H.E Chief Olusegun Obasanjo announced the city of Kigali, Rwanda as the next hosts of the IATF 2020 n his acceptance speech, the Rwandan Ambassador to Egypt Mr.Sheikh Saleh…

This month there was a talk in non-government organization, Rwandan woman’s Network on the culture of preparing a bride to be which used to be taken as a family issues but now called bridal shower which they consider business. Marie Immaculee Ingabire a leader of Transparency International Rwanda said that…

Rwandans are living longer than Kenyans after discovering what experts term as secrets to healthier lifestyles. Life expectancy in Kenya is 63 years, a year ahead of Uganda and Tanzania. In Rwanda, it is 65. In a futuristic health roadmap for Africa launched in Nairobi, experts said the continent only…