Elias Hakizimana

Elias Hakizimana

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, presented two men suspected of committing multiple crimes, including fraud and the sexual assault of underage girls.
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate rose to 9.2 percent in February 2026, up from 8.9 percent recorded in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda.
More than 200 investors from Northern Europe have convened in Rwanda for a three-day forum aimed at exploring investment opportunities across key sectors of the country’s economy.
Meteo Rwanda has warned that Rwanda is likely to experience above-normal rainfall in March 2026, which could lead to disasters in several parts of the country.
Rwandan community leaders across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. last weekend for a two-day retreat focused on strengthening unity, promoting youth development, and enhancing the diaspora’s role in Rwanda’s growth.
The Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, has urged secondary school students to understand that no age is too young to serve the country. He also warned against the spread of genocide ideology and harmful behavior online.
Dr. Irere Claudette, Minister of State for Education , has underscored the critical role of higher education in driving regional development and integration within the East African Community (EAC). She stressed that universities and colleges should serve as the foundation for skills development, economic growth, and regional unity.
The High Council of Nyarugenge has ordered the release of Mazimpaka Patrick, Nizeyimana Didier (also known as Mucoma), Nkeramihigo Japhet, and Tumukunde Djuma, who had been facing charges brought by Barafinda Sekikubo Fred. The four will continue to face trial while out on bail.
The capitation payment system, which involves paying health facilities in advance, has helped address several challenges that previously affected services provided to members of Rwanda’s Community-Based Health Insurance scheme (Mutuelle de Santé), including access to prescribed medicines.
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP), in partnership with various government institutions, have launched nationwide community outreach activities aimed at improving citizens’ livelihoods through development projects valued at more than Rwf2.5 billion.