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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.

A new national health survey shows that alcohol consumption remains widespread in Rwanda, with nearly half of men reporting that they drink, according to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS 2026) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda).
The Chamber of Deputies has adopted a revised law governing the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), granting the central bank greater autonomy in key governance, financial and administrative decisions, including recruitment and dismissal of staff.
The City of Kigali aims to increase the share of daily trips made using public buses from the current 20 percent to 50 percent over the next decade as part of efforts to build a more efficient, reliable and sustainable urban transport system.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has attributed delays in the implementation of the Washington peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to what he described as a lack of political will from Kinshasa.
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at streamlining the importation of petroleum products through the Northern Corridor, a move expected to strengthen regional trade cooperation and enhance Rwanda's energy security.
The City of Kigali has announced plans to host a major cultural concert during this year’s Umuganura celebrations, assuring residents of a lively summer season marked by entertainment and cultural performances.
Residents of Gasabo and Rulindo districts have welcomed the ongoing construction of the Nyacyonga–Mukoto road, a project first pledged by President Paul Kagame in 2014, saying it is set to transform mobility and boost economic activity between the two districts.
June 29, 1994 marked the 84th day of the 100-day Genocide against the Tutsi, as thousands of survivors remained in hiding while the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) continued advancing across the country, liberating territories and rescuing civilians from ongoing massacres.
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda will not be held hostage by individuals or groups seeking to distort or selectively interpret the country’s history.
Partners in Bugesera District have been praised for their continued contribution to local development and the improvement of residents’ livelihoods, as authorities highlighted the value of strong collaboration between government and stakeholders.