Ruth Rigoga

Not notable enough October 16 2026 12:21 20261016122134 Ruth Rigoga (also written Rigoga Ruth) is a Rwandan sports journalist, presenter and producer. She is a senior sports producer and presenter at the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), where she presents RTV Sports and RTV Kick-off on Rwanda Television and the programme Urubuga Rwimikino. She is regarded as one of the most recognised female sports journalists in Rwanda, and The New Times has described her as a trailblazer who excelled in a field that is largely a preserve for men and who does not back down, even from naysayers. Rigoga has said her whole life has been about sports. As a child she tried many games, especially football, which she played at national level, and she studied at high school on a football scholarship. After school she played for the women's team of AS Kigali, and football led her indirectly into journalism. She began her media career in July 2010 at Isango Star, where she presented a talk show called Women in Sports with other female sports journalists, while studying for a degree in journalism at the University of Rwanda. In 2012 she was hired by the newly launched 98.7 KFM, owned by Nation Media Group, which closed in June 2016, and she then joined Radio & TV 10, where she worked alongside other prominent sports journalists and became known on the programme 10 Sports, one of the most popular sports shows in Rwanda. In June 2019, she joined RBA. Rigoga is known for her storytelling and detailed analysis, and has reported for Rwanda Television from major tournaments abroad, including the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon in January 2021. She has described the difficulties of her career, including stereotypes, negative comments and the challenge of balancing motherhood and work, and has said that people often tried to discourage her, but that she keeps moving. She is married and has a child. The sports platform Sewoe includes her among the most influential sports journalists in Africa, and her own profile lists her as sports presenter of the year in 2014, 2024 and 2025. In July 2025 she took part in a media round table with President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro. Quotes "...my whole life has been about sports." On her lifelong connection to sport and how she came to journalism. Meet Ruth Rigoga, the trailblazing female sports journalist defying odds The New Times (January 26, 2021) "It hasn't been a smooth journey as it may seem." On the obstacles she has faced as a woman in sports journalism. Rwanda: Who Are the Top Female Sports Journalists in Rwanda? Meet the Women Running the Show The New Times via allAfrica (June 28, 2021) It is a long story, but my whole life has been about sports. I tried playing very many games as I grew up, especially football. I studied high school on scholarship because of playing football, Meet Ruth Rigoga, the trailblazing female sports journalist defying odds The New Times, (January 26, 2021) It hasn’t been a smooth journey as it may seem. I have encountered many stumbling blocks along the way, especially people telling me things that demotivate me but I keep moving, Who are the top female sports journalists in Rwanda? Meet the women runningthe show The New Times, (June 27,2021) I didn’t lose sleep over that situation. I thought people were actually joking about it because anybody can buy the national team jersey in many shops around town. I also bought my jerseys from different shops, Meet Ruth Rigoga, the trailblazing female sports journalist defying odds The New Times, (January 26, 2021) It is a lot of work but naturally I love to work and do whatever I want to do well. We were given a good reception here but it is a humid country but all is well, Meet Ruth Rigoga, the trailblazing female sports journalist defying odds The New Times, (January 26, 2021) Be ready to learn on the job, take criticism positively and stay alert and informed because to be a good sports journalist or presenter, you need to always stay ahead of the pack in terms of being informed and updated on what is going on, Meet Ruth Rigoga, the trailblazing female sports journalist defying odds The New Times, (January 26, 2021) He has always been there for me and continues to encourage me. I would say things are no longer as difficult as they were when I started out because I have been able to establish myself in the sports world, https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/183565/Sports/meet-ruth-rigoga-the-trailblazing-female-sports-journalist-defying-odds The New Times (December 16, 2023) They are capable of doing that. They can now do a wide range of things thanks to their skills. Rigoga Ruth speaks of the role of the youth in advancing Tour du Rwanda (Kura, February 25, 2023). With as many young people in the 15th Edition, it stands to reason that they will also be instrumental in the 30th Edition. They will be among the organisation’s elders. The organisation will gain from them on a technical and player level. Rigoga Ruth speaks of the role of the youth in advancing Tour du Rwanda (Kura, February 25, 2023). their influence and legacy will be visible in Tour du Rwanda and other cycling events. Young people have a fantastic chance here that needs to be taken advantage of. Rigoga Ruth speaks of the role of the youth in advancing Tour du Rwanda (Kura, February 25, 2023). “Also be ready to learn on the job, take criticism positively and stay alert and informed because to be a good sports journalist or presenter, you need to always stay ahead of the pack in terms of being informed and updated on what is going on,” External links Rigoga Ruth Category:Women stubs Category:Women journalists from Rwanda Category:Football (soccer) players Category:Football (soccer) coaches