New Times

Bill Gates visited Rwanda to explore the country's progress in health, artificial intelligence, and digital public infrastructure. The visit focuses on assessing advancements in these areas rather than announcing specific funded projects.

Rwanda welcomed 529 citizens returning voluntarily from DR Congo on July 22 as part of an ongoing repatriation exercise. The returnees were received as the voluntary repatriation process continues.

Stomach cancer, once linked to older adults, is increasingly diagnosed in young people in Rwanda, according to a leading oncologist who advocates for early screening and medical attention.

Nine people, including the driver of a minibus, were killed and 13 injured after the vehicle collided with a truck in Musambira Sector, Kamonyi District, Rwanda on July 19.

Rising electricity demand in Rwanda's sectors is straining the national grid and generation capacity, according to experts. The New Times reports that increasing demand is adding pressure to the electricity network.

Rwanda's new government guidelines require individuals preparing homemade beverages for public gatherings to obtain approval from the Village Health Committee. The rules aim to improve food safety and prevent illnesses caused by contaminated food and drinks.

Rwanda's plan to build its first small modular reactor (SMR) is progressing, but the financing remains uncertain. The project's advancement is noted, though the source of funding has not been resolved.

Rwanda commemorated the 32nd anniversary of its Liberation, emphasizing that the nation's current state was not granted by others or achieved by chance. The event serves as a reminder of the duty each generation holds to uphold and build upon the country's progress.

Rwanda aims to make 15,000 refugee households self-reliant by 2030. Jean Marie Vianney Nsabimana, a refugee from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, previously relied on humanitarian assistance.

Kigali aims to increase public transport usage from 20 per cent to 50 per cent within 10 years by prioritizing reliability, efficiency, and attractiveness over expanding bus routes.

Six months into Kigali's new public transport model, there are signs of progress with increased ridership, government-backed bus investments, performance-based contracts, and a focus on technology. The reforms aim to transition public transport from a fragmented business to a structured public service.

Human rights experts warn that women and children in detention across Africa face risks such as inadequate reproductive healthcare, poor mental health support, separation from their children, and exposure to abuse. These issues arise in systems primarily designed to meet the needs of men.

Stigma and discrimination are major obstacles in addressing drug addiction in Rwanda, as fear of judgment prevents people from seeking help until serious harm occurs. Experts warn that this delay exacerbates personal and community harm.

Rwanda's proposed 2026/27 budget allocates nearly two-thirds of Rwf7.8 trillion to economic transformation programs aimed at sustaining growth, creating jobs, and strengthening resilience in a challenging global environment.

President Paul Kagame appointed three new ministers, ambassadors, and officials in various institutions. The appointments were announced by [New Times].

A €15 million multicountry clinical trial for a vaccine against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease often mistaken for malaria, has been launched in Rwanda's Kigali. The initiative aims to accelerate vaccine development.