The Rwanda National Police (RNP) have arrested senior managers of Urubuto Hotel, located in Nyanza District, following the death of a security guard who drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool. The deceased has been identified as Charles Nzabihimana, aged 45, who was employed as a security guard at the hotel. Urubuto Hotel is situated in…
Residents living near the industrial zone in Rwamagana say nearby factories are harming their health. They blame a livestock feed processing factory for releasing a strong and unpleasant smell into the area. According to Emmanuel Nayituriki, one of the residents, some factories release harmful gases into the air. In addition, he said a metal-processing plant…
VFD Group has outlined its 2026 growth strategy during an Executive Leadership Retreat held in Kigali, bringing together senior executives to align on institutionalisation, disciplined execution, and leadership development. The retreat marked a strategic shift as the Group positions 2026 as a consolidation year focused on strengthening governance, scaling impact, and embedding execution into daily…
The Trump administration’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has intensified the president’s campaign against the central bank. Powell called the move a “pretext” aimed at influencing interest rate decisions and warned it threatens the Fed’s independence. ALSO READ: Trump signs emergency order protecting Venezuelan oil funds Market Reaction…
Toyota Rwanda Ltd has officially partnered with ATECAR Garage, naming it the first Team Toyota Garage partner in Rwanda. The collaboration aims to expand access to efficient, reliable and globally compliant maintenance services for Toyota vehicles. The companies announced the partnership on December 30 during a ceremony held at ATECAR Garage in Gahanga. Executives from…
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to double the number of its devices powered by Gemini AI, increasing the total from 400 million to 800 million by 2026. The announcement was made by Samsung Electronics Chief Executive Officer Roh Tae Moon in an interview with Reuters. He said the company aims to integrate artificial intelligence into…
Seven relatives lost their lives in a fatal road accident on the Masaka–Mbarara highway in Lwengo District. The crash happened at around 4:30 am on December 27, 2025, at Njagalakasayi Village. The victims included a father, his wife, and their children, all travelling in a Toyota Fielder. Police said the family was returning from Kampala…
Inflation Driven by Food, Housing, Transport, and Health Costs Prices across Rwanda’s urban and rural markets increased by 5.1 percent in October 2025, compared to the same month in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The data were released on December 10, 2025, as part of the country’s latest Consumer…
Blue Origin has successfully launched its rocket carrying two NASA spacecraft on a mission to Mars. The mission marks the first time Jeff Bezos’ space company has sent a rocket beyond Earth orbit. The launch represents a major milestone for Blue Origin in deep-space exploration. NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars The rocket transported two NASA…
TikTok has announced that it has signed a major investment and partnership agreement aimed at ensuring the platform continues operating in the United States, amid long-standing concerns over national security and Chinese ownership. The move is intended to address U.S. government fears that the platform could be controlled by China and potentially used to collect…
