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Rwamagana Residents Demand Relocation Over Industrial Pollution
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…
Kirehe: 90 Families Receive Cows through Rwanda’s Girinka Program
In Kirehe District, 90 families received cows through Rwanda’s Girinka program, also known as “One Cow per Poor Family.” The initiative, run under the RDDPII project in partnership with Heifer International Rwanda, aims to improve nutrition, provide fertilizer, and support local livelihoods. Cows Delivered Across Three Sectors On January 14, 2026, officials delivered cows to…
U.S. Banks Report Strong Q4 Profit Growth
Major U.S. banks posted higher profits in the fourth quarter, supported by rising demand for loans, a sign that the U.S. economy remains resilient and supportive of future earnings growth for lenders. Loan Demand Signals Economic Strength Bank of America reported an 8% year-on-year increase in average loans, while its net interest income reached a…
VFD Group Charts 2026 Growth Roadmap at Kigali Retreat
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…
Starlink Reportedly Free in Iran Amid Protests
Starlink has reportedly waived subscription fees for users in Iran, after authorities shut down the internet amid a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests. The move, which has not yet been officially confirmed, came after Iran cut off internet access last Thursday, isolating millions of people from communication, livelihoods, and independent information. Since then, satellite internet…
Scott Adams, Dilbert Creator, Dies at 68
Scott Adams, the creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, has died at the age of 68, months after revealing that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Adams’ family confirmed his death on Tuesday. His former wife, Shelly Miles, announced the news during a YouTube message to fans, saying simply that Adams was “no…
RCA Students Share JA Africa Competition Experience
Students from Rwanda Coding Academy have described their experience at the JA Africa regional competition as transformative, after representing Rwanda in Abuja, Nigeria, in December 2025. The four students earned the opportunity after winning the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition. They competed at the regional level from December 3 to 5…
Huye: Ministry of Health Urges Students to Embrace Hygiene as a Permanent Culture
The Ministry of Health has urged students across Rwanda, particularly in Huye District, to adopt hygiene as a permanent culture rather than a temporary practice. The call was made by Jean Marie Vianney Ndayizigiye, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, during a hygiene and sanitation awareness campaign known as “Fresheri ku Ishuri” (Freshness at…
Markets React to Trump Fed Investigation Targeting Jerome Powell
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…
Rare Twin Gorillas Born in Virunga National Park
A female mountain gorilla in Virunga National Park, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has given birth to rare twin babies, an unusual event among this endangered species. Mountain gorillas are among the world’s rarest primates and are mainly found in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Experts…