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First Lady Jeannette Kagame and Morocco’s Princess Lalla Asmaa have officially opened a specialised ear care centre at Kanombe Military Hospital in Kigali to improve access to diagnosis and treatment for people with hearing problems, particularly children.
Rwanda’s Cabinet has approved a new organisational structure for the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), paving the way for the institution to operate independently of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), under which it previously operated.
Claudette Mukashyaka has been appointed Rwanda’s Auditor General, replacing Alexis Kamuhire, who had held the position since 2021.
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has called on the Anglican Church of Rwanda to strengthen its contribution to national development by building safe, resilient families and improving the welfare of Rwandans.
The quality of public service delivery in Rwanda has continued to decline, raising concerns about the country’s ability to meet its target of achieving at least 90 per cent service delivery satisfaction by 2029.
Akagera National Park welcomed 15,790 visitors in the third quarter of 2026, generating more than Rwf2.2 billion in tourism revenue, while businesses run by communities around the park earned more than Rwf614 million in profits and income.
Rwanda ranks second globally in long-term vision and 11th in forward-looking leadership, according to an international governance assessment by Singapore-based Chandler Governance Group.
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr Justin Nsengiyumva, has urged member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to implement regional economic agreements, remove barriers to trade and increase cross-border investment.
A total of 469,532 people applied for government jobs in Rwanda during the 2025/2026 financial year, but only 2,512 were recruited, representing just 0.54 per cent of all applicants, according to the Public Service Commission.
President Paul Kagame has urged young people to take charge of their choices and behaviour, saying that lasting personal change begins with an individual’s willingness to distinguish right from wrong and act accordingly.