Author: Jane Babirye

The past week has served variety: good and bad, depending on your stand as a ‘citizen’. For the Americans, we can say all was ‘rainbows’-having had the Cardinals vote-for the first time in history, an American Pope. The same applies to fashion enthusiasts. Our belief is that the Met gala didn’t disappoint. This however cannot be said for those in Rwanda, and beyond ‘maybe’, as he is believed to be an international fashion icon. The remand of Moses Turahirwa, aka Moshions. The same week saw RGB (Rwanda Governance Board) revoke ‘Grace Room Ministries’ operating License with immediate effect. Not to…

The African Congress of Accountants (ACOA), held from 6th to 9th May 2025 at Kigali Convention Center was more than a gathering of professionals—it was a resounding call to action for the entire continent. With a gathering of over 2000 delegates (Leaders, policymakers, financial experts, and development advocates) to discuss pressing issues affecting Africa’s economic and governance structures, the discussions echoed a central theme: Africa must unite, integrate, and rethink its approach to development. With a population of 1.5 billion people, panelists agreed that the continent has potential to rival economic giants like China, among others. However, fragmentation has hindered…

Rwanda has officially launched its roadmap for the adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s transition toward sustainable financial disclosures. Spearheaded by ICPAR (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda), the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MINECOFIN), the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), this reputable milestone was unveiled on 7th May 2025 during the ongoing Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) at Kigali Convention Center. The move, a result of a six-month period of research, aligns Rwanda with global trends in financial reporting, aiming…

“If you can’t account, you don’t count,” remarked Obadiah. R. Biraro, the President ICPAR (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda) while addressing delegates gathering in Kigali from 6th to 9th May, 2025 for the 8th Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA). Happening at Kigali Convention Center under the theme: “Creating Value for Africa”, this landmark continental gathering has brought together over 2,000 accounting professionals, policy makers and business leaders from across Africa, Asia, Europe and America (as recognized by John Bugunya, the Vice President ICPAR during his opening remarks), to discuss the evolving role of finance in economic development. The…

The Synergy of Female Journalists Associations—Association Rwandaise des femmes de Média (ARFEM), Women Media Owners for Change (WMOC), and Women in Digital Media (WDM), in collaboration with Fojo Media Institute and the Rwanda Journalists Association (ARJ) on 3rd May 2025 awarded media institutions in Rwanda for their outstanding commitment to gender equality. The event, held at M Hotel in Kigali, as part of the annual World Press Freedom Day celebration saw three media houses, each awarded a cash prize of two million five hundred thousand Rwandan francs (2,500,000), for successfully implementing gender-responsive and anti-harassment measures based on assessments carried out…

In recent years, the commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi has revamped to incorporate ‘Remembrance’–of over a million people who were massacred in that period, with ‘Celebration’–of survivors of the same atrocity, for their contribution to the transformative journey of Rwanda, three decades later. Through sharing their testimonies, they have not only educated masses about the dangers of hate speech but also empowered young Rwandans like Dominique Uwase Alonga to document the country’s history as a celebration of its resilience, strength and courage. Last year, Uwase, and her team: ‘Imagine We’ embarked on a journey to, “figure out…

When you mention the name Rebero to a ‘Kigalian’, the first thing that comes to their mind is Canal Olympia, coupled with imaginary appearances either in the cinema hall savouring on popcorn while watching their favourite movie, playing the escape game with friends, or in the soccer/basketball court showcasing fitness skills. However, there’s more to this hilltop gem than just fitness and movies-a museum. In the green lush RDB garden, adjacent to Agaseke centre, is where king Ngabo planted his museum–such a thoughtful choice for an artist. Upon entering the studio, the first painting that ushers you in is the…

In 2021, while studying at Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) in one of the course introductions to print media, we were tasked to trace the history of magazines in Rwanda. Upon researching, I stumbled on the Kangura and Kanguka publications and their role in the 1994 genocide. The latter was an RPF response to the MRND publications. And oh my, with every reading surged feelings of guilt for my once precarious judgements. Everything started to make sense. The following year, some friends exploring Rwanda asked me to tag along as they planned to visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Despite feeling reserved about the matter and…

Love is both conditional and unconditional. Conditional love is the love that I have for my fiery mistress while unconditional love is what I bear for my darling wife, remarked Terrence as he took the stage–clad in a striking black and silver suit that exuded elegance and sophistication.  At his back are three vocalists: 2 ladies and a gentleman, dashing in asymmetrical black dresses adorned with shimmering silver stones and red fascinators in the hair, and a sleek black suit completed with a shimmer shirt adding a touch of glamour, respectively. The ensemble is completed by; Marcel on the keys,…

In honor of women’s day and month, we felt it right to share quotes from some of the extraordinary women around the Globe with you, our dearest female reader–inspired by the ‘…once said’ social media hashtag. They ‘hit home’ for us and can only hope you resonate with them too. But above all, our wish is that they remind you to be Strong, Bold and beautiful, today and always. Jeannette Kagame Love yourself enough to be honest about what is within your power to change. Mitchelle Obama Always stay true to yourself and never let what someone else says distract…