Politics

Rwanda is showcasing its premium coffee at the Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026 in Pakistan, an initiative aimed at promoting the country’s high-quality coffee and strengthening economic diplomacy through trade and investment.
The Cabinet has approved new regulations easing access to benefits under the Ejo Heza long-term savings scheme, including reducing the minimum savings required to qualify for a monthly pension from Rwf4 million to Rwf2 million.
Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, on January 28, 2026, received a delegation of Members of Parliament from Namibia’s National Assembly, drawn from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security.
The Government of Rwanda is set to establish a National Defence University (NDU–Rwanda) following Cabinet approval of a draft law creating the institution, marking a major step in advancing military education and professional training.
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has welcomed Jean Maurice Uwera, who has been appointed to serve as her deputy following his new assignment.
Rwanda earned more than $13 million from agricultural exports in a single week, according to figures released by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), highlighting continued growth in the country’s export-driven agriculture sector.
The Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, has approved the convening of the National Umushyikirano Council, Rwanda’s high-level forum for dialogue between citizens and leaders.
The Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, has appointed Jean Maurice Uwera as Deputy Government Spokesperson, filling a position that had remained vacant for more than eight months.
A 21-year-old man from Gisagara District has been arrested over the alleged killing of his 20-year-old wife at their home.
The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has directed that community assemblies (Inteko y’Abaturage) will now be held twice a month, under new guidelines aimed at strengthening citizen participation in governance and local development.