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 story by: Bos Buhiga  One of the biggest challenges facing rural Rwanda is the lack of reliable access to electricity. While the government has made progress in expanding the national grid, many remote villages remain in the dark. For most rural households, electricity is either unavailable or too expensive, making it difficult to power homes, schools, health centers, and businesses. This lack of electricity affects nearly every aspect of daily life. Children struggle to study at night due to poor lighting, while health centers operate without proper refrigeration for medicines or lighting for nighttime care. Farmers cannot process or store their crops efficiently, and small businesses are unable to grow due to limited energy access. To address this issue, Rwanda has introduced off-grid solutions such as solar panels and mini-grids, but the coverage is still limited. Expanding these programs and making them more affordable can help bridge the energy gap. Improving rural elect...

 A Story by: Buhiga Bos It is a life full of brute force and daily sacrifices in the village. Both young and old are involved in the difficult task of finding fire wood to cook food. Finding the right wood to use as energy to cook food , takes time and often requires , villagers to walk for long distances and even involves climbing difficult hills, which is unsafe. But it is a life that the villagers have gotten used to , it is how they were raised and it is a norm that they have accepted in their life. Yes , the dangers are many, from harmful stings from plants and Snakes and bugs to Dangerous sliding and falls. " It is not easy, Yes you can cut your self and get hurt, but it is our life," says a local woman who lives in Bugesera, Nyamata , Kanazi. While , firewood is an uncivilized source of cooking energy, it is still predominant in rural areas in Rwanda and will remain a problem for the low income households.

 Story by: Bos Buhiga It’s late afternoon, and a large group of people waits in line under the scorching sun near a natural spring located at the foot of the Kanazi  Hill , a Cell in the eastern region of Rwanda , Bugesera  As the hours drag on, some people waiting in line with their water containers decide to fetch dirty water from a nearby swamp instead. Being forced to wait in line for spring water is frustrating, but having to collect dirty water is even worse – especially for the residents in this neighborhood.With increasing frequency, the taps in their homes are running dry. " We Have to wait for 4-5 hours to get our chance to fill our jerricanes ," said Jonathan Once the jerricane is full , and carried in the small cell center it can be sold for 200 and 300 Francs, this is quite expensive for the locals. Getting water first is for the Strongest , the strong ones fight to get water first and weak stay in line untill the fittest fill their jerricanes . This delays t...

By Bos Buhiga Rwanda – In many rural parts of Rwanda, poor housing conditions continue to affect thousands of families, raising concerns about health, safety, and dignity in village communities. Despite ongoing government efforts to improve rural development, a significant number of citizens still live in crumbling mud houses with leaking roofs and unstable foundations. Across villages in districts like Nyamagabe, Karongi, and Rutsiro, families rely on traditional construction methods using mud, sticks, and banana leaves due to the lack of affordable materials. During Rwanda’s rainy season, these structures are especially vulnerable, with some collapsing entirely under the weight of heavy rain and wind. Many residents say they fear for their children’s safety, especially at night. “Our home gets flooded every time it rains,” said Claudine Mukamana, a mother of four from Nyaruguru District. “We have to move everything to the corners and cover ourselves with plastic bags. It’s not safe, ...

 THE SUDAN WAR: An Account Of Yousra And HIBA by: Buhiga, Sammy , Christian ,Gislain ,and Joachim Yousra And Hiba sudanese in Rwanda "Now into its third year, the war has killed tens of thousands of civilians so far, displacing over 13 million Sudanese and subjecting many more to sexual violence, looting and the destruction of homes, health facilities, markets and other infrastructure," said Yousra  Who Is the War Between ? "The war is primarily being fought between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)" , led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti," said Hiba  These two factions were once allies who jointly staged the 2021 coup that ousted Sudan’s transitional civilian government. However, disagreements over how to merge the RSF into the national military and who should control the country’s future erupted into full-blown war, plunging Sudan into chaos....

  In today’s fast-paced world, where young people are constantly exposed to pressure, distractions, and the demand to "keep up," the journey to finding confidence and purpose can feel overwhelming. Social media often sets unrealistic standards for beauty, success, and identity. Schools may focus more on grades than on character development. Families and communities, while trying their best, may sometimes lack the tools to guide youth through their most formative years. It is during this crucial stage—adolescence into early adulthood—that a single book can become more than just ink on paper; it can become a blueprint for life. One such book is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. This book, while written for a wide audience, holds within its pages timeless principles that speak powerfully to young men and women seeking direction, strength, and a strong foundation. It doesn't simply offer tips for being successful—it teaches how to become someone who...