Education

Umwalimu SACCO posted a significant rise in profitability in 2025, with earnings increasing to Rwf23.5 billion from Rwf15.5 billion the previous year, driven by strong loan performance and expanded digital services. Net profit stood at Rwf17.1 billion after tax.
The Ministry of Education reports a 2.8% increase in students with disabilities enrolled in schools during the 2024/25 academic year, though their exam pass rates remain below the national average.
The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, announced a 6% decline in student absenteeism for the 2024/25 school year, crediting the success to the government’s ‘Gahunda Nzamurabushobozi’ program.
Rwanda’s National Council of Culture has unveiled an ICT Terminology Dictionary in Kinyarwanda, a project designed to enrich the Kinyarwanda language and provide Rwandans with appropriate terminology for technology and digital applications.
The Imbuto Foundation, in partnership with Mount Kigali University, has awarded certificates to 23 Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers, marking a significant step in strengthening the quality of foundational education in Rwanda.
Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) has launched new aviation-focused training programs, signaling a major step in equipping youth with practical skills aligned with the country’s expanding air transport, logistics, and tourism sectors.
Rwanda has taken a significant step toward strengthening its early childhood education system with the launch of a new partnership project with the European Union, aimed at improving access, quality, and long-term learning outcomes for young children.
Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda has commended Rwandan student Atete Kagorora Arianah for emerging the overall winner in the regional EAC Essay Writing Competition.
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.