A debate over how women and girls dress in public has resurfaced in Rwanda after some attendees at the Diamond Platnumz Experience concert in Kigali were reportedly asked to return in more appropriate clothing.
Kiyovu Sports’ historic Super Cup victory, Diamond Platnumz’s return to Kigali and a heated debate over women’s dressing were among the stories that dominated Rwanda’s social media over the final weekend of August.
Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva has urged artists to stay sober when performing at concerts and other entertainment events, warning that their conduct can influence young people in the audience.
Rwandan rapper Riderman has urged young people to stay away from illicit alcoholic drinks locally known as “ibyuma,” calling on them to protect their health and use their energy to pursue productive goals.
Referees officiating in Rwanda’s top-flight football league will receive Rwf130,000 per match from the 2026/27 season, following a Rwf30,000 increase approved by Rwanda Premier League clubs.
Rwanda’s Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana has warned that adults found to have helped students cheat in national examinations will be prosecuted and punished, following an investigation that identified cheating incidents involving 7,188 students in 254 examination rooms.
Referees officiating in Rwanda’s top-flight football league will receive Rwf130,000 per match from the 2026/27 season, following a Rwf30,000 increase approved by Rwanda Premier League clubs.
A debate over how women and girls dress in public has resurfaced in Rwanda after some attendees at the Diamond Platnumz Experience concert in Kigali were reportedly asked to return in more appropriate clothing.
Kiyovu Sports’ historic Super Cup victory, Diamond Platnumz’s return to Kigali and a heated debate over women’s dressing were among the stories that dominated Rwanda’s social media over the final weekend of August.
RwandAir has cancelled two flights scheduled for Monday, August 31, following disruptions caused by an ongoing strike by aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
For a growing number of foreigners, Rwanda is becoming more than a destination to visit, with security, governance and the welcome they receive from Rwandans influencing decisions to settle in the country.
