Rwanda is embarking on a unique and historic journey that will see the relocation of over 8,100 residents from vulnerable island communities, as part of a broader national strategy to balance human development with environmental conservation. In parallel, the country is laying the groundwork to establish a National Islands Park by the year 2028, turning […]
Senate Pushes for Strategic Budget Shift to Boost Agriculture, Youth and Private Sector
Rwanda’s 2025/26 national budget is undergoing key shifts in funding priorities, following Senate recommendations that emphasize agriculture, private sector development, and youth employment as central to accelerating the country’s socio-economic transformation. On June 16, 2025, the Senate adopted a series of budget recommendations that were reflected in the revised budget bill presented by the Ministry […]
Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan Welcomes New President
The Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan on July 15, 2025 ushered in a new chapter of leadership and service with the installation of its incoming President, Srinivas Cheruvu, in a ceremony that was both elegant and deeply symbolic. The event, graced by diplomats, distinguished Rotarians, families, and close friends, marked a meaningful transition from the […]
Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief resigns over Blogger’s Death in custody
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has sent shockwaves through Kenya, plunging the country into protests and placing the spotlight squarely on the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. The high-ranking police official, who filed the complaint that led to Ojwang’s arrest, has now resigned amid growing public outrage, […]
PM Calls for Integrity in Service as 108 Graduate from RDF College
In a ceremony marked by pride and purpose, 108 senior military officers from Rwanda and 19 allied countries graduated from the 13th intake of the Senior Command and Staff Course at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College in Nyakinama, Musanze District, on June 16, 2025. Presided over by Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente, […]
Rwanda Appointed Chair of Regional Small Arms Body
Rwanda has assumed the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA), taking over from Kenya during the organization’s 11th ministerial meeting held in Nairobi. The official handover took place at the Safari Park Hotel between June 9 and 13, 2025, marking a strategic transition in the region’s efforts […]
Ex-Ugandan Police Commander Charged in 2015 Murder of Prosecutor Joan Kagezi
Nearly a decade after the assassination of Senior Principal State Attorney Joan Kagezi, Ugandan authorities have formally charged Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nixon Agasirwe in connection with her murder. The charge, read out at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala on Monday June 16, 2025, represents a major turning point in a case […]
Suspected Genocide Perpetrator Arrested in Ohio Over Fraudulent U.S. Entry
A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted a 65-year-old Rwandan man, Vincent Nzigiyimfura, also known as Vincent Mfura, on charges related to lying on immigration and naturalization applications. The charges stem from allegations that he concealed his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The indictment, which includes three counts, was […]
Mr Chips joins Rotary Campaign to Help Cancer Patients Access Treatment
Paul Searby, the owner of the well-known Kigali restaurant Mr. Chips, is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed and treated entirely in Rwanda. Today, he is cancer-free and is joining efforts to support other patients facing the same illness. Paul is backing the upcoming Festival of Sport – Rotary Edition, scheduled for June 21, 2025, […]
Rotary reignites Hope for Cancer Patients in Rwanda through sport
On June 21, 2025, Kigali will awaken to the vibrant pulse of unity, hope, and determination as the Festival of Sports, Rotary Edition takes center stage. More than just a gathering of games and cheering crowds, the event promises to weave together athleticism and activism, all in support of a cause that touches lives in […]