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Niyigena Radjabu

Niyigena Radjabu is a professional Rwandan journalist with three years of experience in the media industry, specializing in investigative reporting on public affairs and Rwanda-related topics. He currently works as a journalist for Umunota.com, one of Rwanda’s leading digital news platforms.

At least 49 people have been killed by lightning strikes across Rwanda in the first four months of 2026, according to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), raising fresh concerns over disaster preparedness and public safety.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced that the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, the country’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, will take place on September 4, 2026, in Kinigi, Musanze District.
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Thelesphore Ndabamenye, has urged the need for policy reforms and faster adoption of solar-powered technologies to make agriculture more efficient, affordable, and resilient.
Ugandan police have arrested 25 Rwandan nationals accused of engaging in illegal wolfram mining in Kisoro District, as authorities intensify operations against illicit mineral activities.
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) has announced plans to launch pilot projects converting petrol and diesel-powered vehicles into electric and gas-powered systems, marking a significant step in Rwanda’s transition towards cleaner transport solutions.
Rwanda has been recognised for its sustained efforts to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs, reinforcing its position among Africa’s leading countries in advancing inclusive economic growth.
Rwanda’s trade deficit has narrowed by 14.5%, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), driven by sustained growth in exports and improved performance across key trade sectors.
Former Rwamagana District Mayor Uwimana Nehemie has died after a prolonged illness, the leadership of Muhazi United Football Club has confirmed.
Rwanda Coding Academy has been shortlisted among the world’s top 50 schools for the 2026 Global Schools Prize, positioning Rwanda on the global stage in technology-driven education.
On May 2, 1994, violence against Tutsi civilians escalated across Rwanda, marking a grim chapter in the Genocide against the Tutsi as mass killings continued under the genocidal regime.