A new study by the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has revealed a significant learning gap in Rwanda’s education system, showing that many primary school pupils can read fluently but struggle to understand what they read.

The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) says nearly Rwf 1 billion has been mobilised over the past two years to support Rwanda’s national school feeding programme under the “Dusangire Lunch” campaign.

Pupils at Mushirarungu Primary School in Rwabicuma Sector, Nyanza District, have accused some teachers of subjecting them to corporal punishment and sending them home over failure to pay school meal contributions.

The Ministry of Education, through the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), has officially launched practical examinations for 74,085 candidates completing secondary education in the 2025/26 academic year.

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has called on graduates of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) to use the skills acquired during their studies to drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute to national development.

Abanyeshuri bo mu ishuri ry’imyuga n’ubumenyingiro Rwanda Polytechnic bahuriye i Kigali mu marushanwa y’imishinga mishya igamije gutanga ibisubizo ku bibazo bikunze kugaragara mu nganda, amashanyarazi n’ikoranabuhanga.

The Auditor General has raised concerns over the persistent underutilization of government-provided textbooks in schools, warning that gaps in distribution and usage could undermine the quality of education in Rwanda.

Rwanda has stepped up calls for universities to align academic training with labour market demands, as part of broader efforts to produce job-ready graduates and support national development.

More than 300 students from the University of Rwanda are securing jobs before completing their studies, highlighting growing confidence in the institution’s graduates and the relevance of its training to labour market demands, Vice Chancellor Prof. Didas Kayihura Muganga has said.