Education

The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, has reaffirmed that quality education remains the foundation of Rwanda’s development and a key driver of national transformation, underscoring the need to strengthen the sector through increased investment in innovation, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Rwanda has positioned itself at the center of global education reform discussions as it hosts the Global Learning Conference 2026, a high-level international forum focused on aligning education systems with health, environmental sustainability and inclusive development.
The Higher Education Council (HEC) says strengthening research and innovation in universities is essential to addressing labour market needs and preparing graduates to create jobs.
Rwanda’s ambassador to Kenya, Erneste Rwamucyo, has praised Mount Kenya University (MKU) for its significant role in advancing education in Rwanda and the East African region.
Bumbogo High School has won the national Kinyarwanda, culture, and heritage competition for secondary schools, scoring 90%, and will represent Kigali City in the nationwide contest featuring schools from across Rwanda.
The Cultural Assembly plans to introduce new guidelines, “Kinyarwanda in the Lead,” aimed at promoting proper use of the Kinyarwanda language, particularly among young people, officials announced Monday.
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has commended author Yolande Mukagasana for her courage in documenting the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and its enduring impact on Rwandan families through her book Umurage w’Urubyiruko (The Legacy of Youth).
The Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has launched a follow-up into the permanent dismissal from school of a student at Inyange Girls School of Sciences in Rulindo District, amid concerns that the disciplinary decision may have violated existing education regulations.
Students of Ntare Louisenlund School in Nyamata, Bugesera District, have been urged to embrace the values that defined Rwanda’s national heroes, as the country marked the 32nd National Heroes Day.
Renowned Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, popularly known as Papa Sava, has announced plans to launch a new line of student exercise books branded “SAVA,” marking his latest venture beyond the film industry.