Rwanda Dispatch

23/07/2024

Red Rocks Rwanda: Promoting a Blend of Cultural Tourism and Gorilla Trekking

PDF Button Rwanda is home to more than a half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, which hugely accounts for the bulging number of visitors to the East African nation. This fact is common knowledge, but the visitors’ desire to relate with the land of a thousand hills and inhabitants is ne...

22/07/2024

Gathering Courage: Muhizi’s Journey to a New Chapter of Life”

PDF Button The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi adversely affected Marcelin Muhizi’s childhood as it led to his separation from siblings and parents at the age of ten. This happened during the peak of the violent massacres in Kibeho and Cyahinda, where he lost them.Amidst the horrors, Muhizi and hi...

22/07/2024

Building a Business Legacy: The family Entrepreneurship Spirit

PDF Button When Anitha Urayeneza completed her university studies, she didn’t seek traditional employment. Instead, she continued building on what she started while still a student: selling products. This decision marked the beginning of a thriving entrepreneurial career.“During my university da...

20/07/2024

Rwanda’s Business Transformation and Incentives: A Story of Growth

PDF Button Rwanda has come a long way in the last 30 years. From a country plagued by poverty and inequality in the past, it is now a rising economic power aspiring to become a middle-income economy, attracting more foreign investments. The Rwandan Government's efforts to promote a business-friendl...

18/07/2024

Mastering the Art of Hospitality: Tharcisse Rutayisire’s Inspiring Journey

PDF Button From the rolling hills of Nyaruguru, southern Rwanda, a young Tharcisse Rutayisire embarked on a path filled with promise. Education beckoned, and in 1986, he ventured to Kigali, the bustling capital, to pursue his studies at APACOPE secondary school. Little did he know, his journey would...

18/07/2024

Jean Malic Kalima: How His Spirit of Nationalism Led Him to Key Leadership Positions in Rwanda’s Economy

PDF Button The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi left over a million Tutsi dead, resources looted and infrastructure destroyed, and entire economy in ruins. In spite of such an appalling situation, the liberators and Rwandans were determined to rebuild the nation from scratch. Jean Malic Kalima is one...

17/07/2024

Innovative Game Transforms Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Education in Rwanda

PDF Button Imagine being a young girl in rural Rwanda. Laughter fills your days as you play with friends. But then your body changes, and fear washes over you. You don’t understand what’s happening. This is the reality faced by many Rwandan girls like Claudine, who, at 13, felt utterly lost when...

16/07/2024

Certa Law Chambers and Certa Foundation: Making a Stand for Justice, Innovation and Equality

PDF Button Thousands of Rwandans who have benefited from the legal services of Certa Law Chambers and Certa Foundation, or who are familiar with their work, express overwhelming satisfaction and believe these legal entities deserve the milestones they celebrate today. The Certa Foundation mentors th...

19/06/2024

Fighting Mental Health Burden in Rwanda Through Community Healing Spaces

PDF Button For years, silence held Caroline Mukandoli captive. Haunted by the genocide against the Tutsi, she grappled with depression and isolation. But then, she found a circle of support – a community healing space – that helped her reclaim her life and rebuild hope for the future. Mukandoli....

18/06/2024

Journalists Tackle Health Misinformation, Champion Public Health

PDF Button Over 73 journalists from across Rwanda are participating in a workshop designed to boost their role in public health awareness. The initiative, launched on June 17th at Lapalisse Hotel in Nyamata, Bugesera District, is collaboration between the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and ABASIRWA,...

18/06/2024

Gastibo Muslims celebrate Eid Udihiya, thanks to generosity from charity foundations

PDF Button Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Adha on May 16, 2024, but for families in Rwanda’s Gatsibo district, Kigali city, Kamonyi District and Rubavu district, as 100 ophans together with their families the festivities were extra special. Zakat Foundation of America, in collaboration with A...

16/06/2024

Stalemate at the Renovated Peace Stadium: Rayon Sports Held by APR FC in 0-0 Draw

PDF Button The highly anticipated opening match at the newly refurbished Amahoro National Stadium ended in a scoreless stalemate between arch rivals Rayon Sports and APR FC. Despite a packed stadium with 45,000 enthusiastic fans, neither team managed to break the deadlock in this friendly encounter....

05/06/2024

President Kagame applauds S. Korea’s assistance to Africa as an investment

PDF Button President Paul Kagame expressed high hopes to forge mutually beneficial ties with South Korea, stressing that the support from Asia’s fourth-largest economy to the continent, particularly Rwanda, is an investment for mutual gains. “Korea should, in fact, say that the support they give...

02/06/2024

Petro de Luanda of Angola wins BAL 2024

PDF Button Petro de Luanda of Angola was crowned champion of the 4th edition of the Basketball Africa League after defeating Libya’s Al Ahly Ly 107–94 on Saturday evening at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The 2024 BAL (Basketball Africa League) season, also known as BAL Season 4 or BAL4, was graced...

10/05/2024

Rwanda revolutionizes mail with nationwide virtual ePOBox service

PDF Button Rwanda’s trusted postal service provider, IPOSTIA, has unveiled a revolutionary new service: the virtual ePOBox.  Launched on May 10, 2024, in partnership with tech company Smart Anwani, the ePOBox offers unprecedented convenience and control over mail for Rwandans. This pioneering tec...

07/05/2024

Bridging the divide: Rwanda’s Path to Gender-Responsive Investment

PDF Button Rwanda, celebrated for its strides in gender equality, is now experiencing a pivotal moment. Supported by Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe, a new gender-responsive investment policy is set to reshape the investment landscape. This policy revision, approved in 2023, tackles longstanding deficiencies...

03/05/2024

Policy Imperatives for Gender Equality in Rwanda

PDF Button In Rwanda, as in most countries in the region, gendered norms perpetuate the expectation that women should be the primary care providers while men should be the primary breadwinners. From cooking and cleaning to fetching water and firewood or taking care of children, the sick, and the eld...

02/05/2024

Partnerships: A Key to Rwanda Local Clubs’ Financial Future and Success

PDF Button Rwandan football is brimming with potential! Picture passionate fans cheering, talented players scoring goals, and the entire country dreaming of big wins. However, a significant hurdle exists: some clubs are grappling with financial difficulties, experiencing frequent leadership turnover...

22/04/2024

An Avid Entertainer: The Story of John Bunyenshuri

PDF Button Since the inception of Kigali Fashion Week, one man has stood as the driving force and mastermind behind this thriving brand. With a friendly demeanor that exudes cultural sophistication and goodwill toward others, John Bunyenshuri embodies the essence of a true cosmopolitan gentleman. Gr...

18/04/2024

East African University Rwanda Cultivating Knowledge, Character and Opportunity

PDF Button The East African University Rwanda operates Nyagatare and Remera (Kigali) campuses. Before 2015, students in Eastern Rwanda seeking a higher education option had to look beyond their region. This changed when East African University Rwanda (EAUR) opened its doors in Nyagatare, becoming th...

17/04/2024

From waiter to hotelier: Habera’s Journey in Rwanda’s Tourism Industry

PDF Button Imagine a lone seed, cradled in the cracked earth of a war-torn landscape pushing tenaciously through hardened soil but fueled by the sun’s warmth and the promise of rain, it grows. Like the seed, Telesphore Habera from a young age, nurtured a dream amidst challenges. Held within him wa...

13/04/2024

Regional Accountants Congress Comes to Rwanda

PDF Button By Charles Ndushabandi; Rwanda will on the 16th to 19th of April this year host the 4th edition of the East African Congress of Accountants (EACOA) with over 800 participants from the region and beyond expected to physically attend while an additional 300 virtual delegates, including acco...

10/04/2024

Visual Artist Transforms Waste into High Fashion: The Story of Mugwaneza Hubert

PDF Button Mugwaneza Hubert, also known as Hovey Drude, is a 28-year-old visual artist with a multitude of talents. Much like an alchemist turning lead into gold, he finds beauty and potential in what others may discard as waste. You can often find Mugwaneza scouring the outskirts of the city for le...

09/04/2024

Seeds of Hope: CO-DERVAM Cooperative thrive against all odds

PDF Button Born in 1987 with a handful of members cultivating small plots, CO-DERVAM Cooperative in Nyagatare District has defied the odds. Today, it boasts over 1,350 members tilling 400 hectares, a symbol of their unwavering spirit and strategic vision. CO-DERVAM’s journey wasn’t always easy. ...

08/04/2024

Greg Bakunzi weighs in on the progress of Red Rocks

PDF Button Tourism serves as a significant foreign exchange earner for Rwanda’s economy, yet much of its intricacies remain obscure to the general public. Rwanda Dispatch recently had the opportunity to converse with Greg Bakunzi, a trailblazer in sustainable tourism, to gain insight into the oper...

08/04/2024

Bright Academy Illuminating the Future of Rwanda

PDF Button Following the harrowing aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda encountered an immense challenge. Schools stood vacant, classrooms resonating with the silence left by educators who had fled, perished, or were incapacitated by trauma. Amidst the trials facing the public ed...

06/04/2024

PDF Button Rwanda’s motorsport scene is revving its engine, attracting new enthusiasts and promising economic growth. The excitement, the competition, the economic potential – it’s all there. But before we shift into high gear, let’s address a critical issue – safety. The recent participat...

04/04/2024

From humble beginnings to household name: The Rise of Tebuka Bakery

PDF Button Forget gleaming kitchens, Tebuka’s story starts on village streets. Taking over from his father in 2003, Cleophas Nsazimana the man behind the magic, saw not just a business, but a canvas for innovation. Initially, the company pedaled warm loaves in wicker wooden boxes. His ovens were ...

04/04/2024

Model Farmer John Mujyarugamba ventures into service sector

PDF Button John Mujyarugamba is a name synonymous with agricultural innovation in Nyagatare District and is more than just a farmer. He’s visionary, a community pillar, and a testament to the transformative power of perseverance.  His journey started after returning to his motherland following th...

03/04/2024

PDF Button The journey from Nyagatare to Kigali for medical care etched countless stories for the residents, which became another chapter in their struggle for a health and better life. Witnessing this first hand, Emmanuel Sagisengo, a son of this very soil and businessman, felt a responsibility ign...