The Gisagara District administration has announced that 10,003 children who had dropped out of school have been successfully reintegrated into the education system, thanks to targeted interventions that include sports and recreational activities aimed at keeping children connected to school. Over the past ten years, Gisagara District recorded 10,583 school dropouts. However, through coordinated efforts…
Journalists and journalism students from the University of Rwanda have been encouraged to use the media as a powerful tool for social transformation, national development, and protection of vulnerable groups. The call was made during a training organized by the Observatory of Vulnerable Peoples’ Rights (OVPR) in Huye District, which focused on constructive journalism, media…
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…
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…
Research from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that over 800,000 Europeans die each year due to excessive alcohol consumption. Europe has the highest rates of heavy drinking compared to other continents. Causes of Alcohol-Related Deaths Excessive alcohol use contributes to a growing number of deaths annually. In 2019, more than 145,000 Europeans died from…
A total of 890 school leaders in Rwanda have been removed from their management positions after failing a nationwide performance evaluation, and have been reassigned to teaching roles, education authorities have confirmed. The assessment covered 5,277 leaders from public and government-aided primary and secondary schools, including head teachers, deputy head teachers in charge of academics,…
Rwanda’s youth have emerged as the leading group promoting a culture of reading, with 77 percent actively engaging in book reading, according to a new survey by the National Culture Council. The findings were released on Monday, December 22, 2025, during an exhibition organized by the National Library of Rwanda, which showcased services and data…
Karambi Sector, Nyamasheke District, November 5, 2025 Two schools located in Karambi Sector, GS Karambi Day School and Collège Officiel de Mburabuturo Boarding School, have taken a remarkable step in strengthening their partnership through a joint community outreach program that brought hope to vulnerable students within the area. A Partnership Rooted in Compassion and Education…
In Nyamasheke District, Karambi Sector, GS Karambi continues to make remarkable strides in the education sector, earning a reputation as one of the most exceptional schools in Rwanda. The institution is recognized for its innovative approach and unique programs that are uncommon in other Rwandan schools, all aimed at enhancing education quality and ensuring students’…
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has called on graduates of the University of Rwanda (UR) to embrace and live by Rwandan cultural values in all they do, saying this will help them achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s development. He delivered the message on October 17, 2025, during a colorful graduation ceremony…
