Rwanda’s Measure to prevent more spread of Marburg Virus yielding fruits
From the beginning of this week, the Murburg virus appears to be on the decline in Rwanda, with infection rates decreasing significantly. By Friday, only two individuals were receiving treatment for the virus, marking a hopeful trend. Over the past five days, no new fatalities have been reported, and at least one person has recovered […]
Prestigious awards for INES-Ruhengeri’s best graduates
During the 16th graduation ceremony at INES-Ruhengeri, held on October 24, a total of 18 graduates were recognized with prestigious awards for their outstanding achievements across various fields of study. These 18 exemplary students were selected from the graduating group of 892. Among the awardees, 10 received laptops as a mark of their excellence, with […]
Ingabo Syndicates Concludes Cassava Week 2024 with Ambitious Future Plans
After three days of intense discussions, group work, and skill-building interactions, Cassava Week 2024 concluded with the Ingabo Syndicates announcing a series of transformative strategies aimed at boosting cassava production across Rwanda. During the forum, farmers raised pressing concerns, including limited access to financing, poor cooperative management, low-quality cassava seeds, unreliable markets, and persistent crop […]
Prime Minister Urges UR Graduates to Embrace Patriotism and Integrity
The University of Rwanda (UR) held its 10th Graduation Ceremony today, October 25, 2024, celebrating the achievements of 8,068 graduates across various academic programs and levels. The event took place at the university’s stadium in Huye, drawing proud parents and family members who filled the venue with excitement. Among the graduates, 53 received doctoral degrees […]
INES-Ruhengeri urged to Introduce PhD Programs during 16th Graduation Ceremony
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Institute of Applied Sciences (INES-Ruhengeri), located in Musanze District, celebrated its 16th Graduation Ceremony, awarding degrees to 892 graduates, including 407 women, 485 men, and 56 international students. Dr. Rose Mukankomeje, Director of the Higher Education Council (HEC), represented the Minister of Education at the event and conveyed a […]
President Kagame Named African of the Year 2024
President Paul Kagame has been awarded the prestigious title of African of the Year for 2024, recognizing his significant contributions to driving change and fostering development across the African continent. The award was presented on October 24, 2024, during the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) ceremony in South Africa. This accolade highlights Kagame’s role […]
Ingabo Syndicate Hosts the 7th Cassava Week in Muhanga
On October 23, 2024, in Muhanga, the Ingabo Syndicate hosted the 7th Cassava Week with the theme, “Leveraging Available Opportunities to Enhance the Cassava Value Chain’s Contribution to Sustainable Food Systems.” The three-day event, running until October 25, aims to promote a Sustainable Seed System model recently introduced in Rwanda. The event brought together farmers, […]
East African Universities Unite for Sustainable Journalism
From October 21 to 25, 2024, a cohort of representatives from Journalism schools across East Africa is in Arusha, Tanzania, for a five-day workshop focusing on Sustainable Journalism in higher education. The event brought together participants from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Rwanda is respectively represented by three universities: Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK), Mount […]
ICK Students Encouraged to Pursue CPA and CAT Courses
On Suturday, October 19, 2024, students studying Accounting and Finance at the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) were motivated to enroll in CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) courses. This initiative aims to equip them with the skills needed to thrive in the job market. The call to action came during a […]
Trust Deficit Between Nations Fuels Epidemic Surges
Recent outbreaks of the Marburg virus, Mpox, Covid-19 and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) highlight the world’s ongoing vulnerability to pandemics. In 2024 alone, there have already been 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases, exposing significant weaknesses in the existing pandemic prevention frameworks and global readiness to respond. A newly released report from the […]