Rwanda at 30: The evolution of education

Following the devastating aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the education sector, like other sectors, was left in ruins where many teachers were killed, or fled due to genocide crimes, and education infrastructure was destroyed. Despite this, the government demonstrated a strong commitment to education reconstruction, and three decades on, Rwanda has made significant strides in revamping its education system. Over the years, Rwanda has experienced an increase in foreign students from nations such as Chad, Ghana, Nigeria, Haiti, and neighbouring countries like Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. The…

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Yatawe muri yombi, anakatirwa n’urukiko azira gukurikirana umunuko w’inkweto z’abaturanyi

Mu Bugiriki, umugabo w’imyaka 28 y’amavuko aherutse kubaranishwa n’urukiko rumuhamya icyaha cyo kubangamira abaturanyi be, kuko yahoraga avogera ingo zabo ajyanywe no kwinukiriza inkweto baba basize hanze kugira ngo zijyemo umwuka mwiza. Uwo mugabo utaratagajwe amazina, yatawe muri yombi ku itariki 18 Ukwakira 2024, nyuma y’uko umwe mu baturanye nawe mu gace kitwa Sindos, mu birometero 15 uvuye mu Mujyi wa Tesaloniki amufatiye mu rupangu rwe, akamusanga arimo yinukiriza inkweto bari basize hanze ngo zinyuremo umwuka mwiza. Iyo ngo ntabwo yari inshuro ya mbere uwo mugabo afatwa yavogereye ingo z’abandi…

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USA: Kwanga kugira umukandida bishyigikira ku mwanya wa Perezida byateje umwuka mubi

Umwuka mubi watutumbye mu binyamakuru birimo The Washington Post cyo muri Leta Zunze Ubumwe za Amerika nyuma y’aho ubuyobozi bwacyo bufashe icyemezo cyo kudashyigikira umukandida ku mwanya wa Perezida. Iki kinyamakuru cyashinzwe mu Ukuboza 1877 kigenzurwa n’ikigo Nash Holdings cy’umuherwe Jeff Bezos. Gisohora amakuru ku mpapuro no ku rubuga rwa internet. Umwuka mubi watangiye gututumbamo ubwo Umuyobozi Mukuru wacyo, William Lewis, yatangazaga ko kitazashyigikira umukandida muri uyu mwaka wa 2024, mu rwego rwo gusigarira umurongo wacyo. Lewis yagize ati “The Washington Post ntabwo izashyigikira umukandida muri aya matora ya Perezida.…

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The Benefits of Gender Balance in Rwandan Governance: Insights from Research and Experts

In Rwanda, gender balance in governance has become a prominent feature of the country’s political landscape. The Rwandan government has made significant strides in ensuring gender parity across various levels of administration, and research and expert opinions highlight the numerous benefits of this approach. Enhanced Decision-Making and Representation Research indicates that gender balance in governance contributes to more comprehensive and representative decision-making. According to studies, diverse perspectives lead to better-informed policies that cater to a broader range of needs and experiences. In Rwanda, the inclusion of women in leadership roles…

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Rwanda’s Changing Family Dynamics: Analyzing the Decline in Births per Mother

The number of children per mother in Rwanda has been steadily declining, reflecting significant changes in societal norms, access to education, and healthcare services. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropped from 6.1 children per woman in 2005 to 3.8 children in 2022. This decline is a result of concerted efforts in family planning and women’s empowerment, reshaping family dynamics across the country. From Six to Four: The Journey of Fertility Decline In 2005, the average Rwandan woman had…

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Video za Baltasar Ebang Engonga kuri bamwe zifashwe nk’ikinamico cya politike

Ibyo ahandi ku isi babona nk’amahano ashingiye ku mashusho y’imibonano mpuzabitsina, mu by’ukuri bishobora kuba ari igice gishya cy’ikinamico nyayo irimo kuba ijyanye n’uzaba perezida mushya wa Guinée équatoriale. Mu byumweru bibiri bishize, videwo zibarirwa muri za mirongo  zigereranywa ko ziri hagati ya videwo 150 n’izirenga 400 zaratangajwe zigaragaza umukozi wa leta wo ku rwego rwo hejuru w’umugabo arimo gukora imibonano mpuzabitsina mu biro bye n’ahandi hantu n’abagore batandukanye. Izo videwo zakwiriye ku mbuga nkoranyambaga, zituma abantu bagwa mu kantu ndetse zizamura ibyiyumvo byabo by’imibonano muri icyo gihugu gito cyo…

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Rwanda’s Heads of Schools Organisation to Sponsor Six Brave Students After Flag-Saving Act

The Heads of Schools Organisation in Rwanda (HOSO) announced that it will provide full educational support, up to the completion of secondary school, to six students who demonstrated bravery by protecting the national flag during a storm. The students’ actions took place at Cyobe Primary School, located in Mbuye Sector, Ruhango District, on October 2, 2024. The six students rushed to secure the Rwandan flag as a strong wind threatened to blow it away during a storm that damaged school roofs. Their swift actions were motivated by their belief that…

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Rwanda’s Cycling Team Wins Gold at African Championships in Eldoret, Kenya

The Rwandan National Cycling Team clinched the gold medal in the mixed team time trial event at the African Cycling Championships, held in Eldoret, Kenya. The event took place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, marking the second day of the championship. The time trial involved six participating countries, each with a mixed team comprising three men and three women. Rwanda’s winning team included cyclists Mugisha Moïse, Ingabire Diane, Mukashema Josiane, Nzayisenga Valentine, Masengesho Vainqueur, and Tuyizere Étienne. They completed the 44.8-kilometer race in 1 hour and 6 seconds, finishing 39…

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Rwanda Denies Suppressing Information on Marburg Outbreak, Reports 58 Infections and 13 Deaths

The Rwandan government has firmly denied allegations that it withheld information about the arrival of the Marburg virus in the country, emphasizing that it disclosed details as soon as they were available. This clarification came from the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, during a virtual press briefing held on Thursday. The initial cases in Rwanda were detected on September 27, 2024. On October 8, the Ministry of Health reported that there have been 13 fatalities and 14 recoveries among the 58 total confirmed cases. Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted Rwanda’s extensive…

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Mental Health in Rwanda: Addressing the Hidden Crisis

In recent years, Rwanda has made strides in expanding access to mental health services, yet significant challenges remain. According to the 2018 Rwanda Mental Health Survey, trauma from the 1994 after the Genocide against the Tutsi continues to affect new generations, with an estimated 27.4% of youth aged 14-25 experiencing psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation. The lingering effects of the Genocide against the Tutsi, combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have heightened the need for mental health support in the country. Despite the government’s efforts,…

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