Obituaries
Renowned Catholic Priest Ubald Rugirangoga Passes On
Father Ubald Rugirangoga, a Rwandan priest who is known in activities promoting unity and reconciliation and prayer for the sick has passed on this January 8 aged 66 in the…
Bye Bye 2020!
Hundreds, even thousands wished us ‘Happy New Year’ when we started 2020 and we reciprocated the gesture. Little did we know that, COVID-19, several other events would prevent us…
Founder of Miss Career Africa Drowns In Lake Cyohoha
Frank Rubaduka, the founder of Miss Career Africa competition has drowned in Lake Cyohoha, Bugesera district─ Eastern Rwanda. The deceased drowned on Sunday, December 27 while on a boat ride…
Pharmacy Expert Prof. Pierre Claver Kayumba Passes On
Rwanda has lost an important person in the area of pharmacy who contributed quite a lot in the country’s education and research, Pierre Claver Kayumba over a yet to…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings Dies At 73
Ghana’s former President Jerry John Rawlings, has died at the age of 73. Rawlings whose death was confirmed on Thursday at noon Ghanaian time had been hospitalized at Korle…
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa Passes On
The United Republic of Tanzania has announced a-7 day mourning period following the passing of its third President Benjamin William Mkapa on July 23. Late Mkapa at age of…
Four Miners Die in Mine Accident
Four people have been confirmed dead in an illegal mining site located in Rutsiro district, Western Province – June 1, 2020. “They died of suffocation,” Emerence Ayinkamiye, mayor of Rutsiro…
Former Governor Aimé Bosenibamwe Laid to Rest
Former Governor of Northern Province, Aime Bosenibamwe was laid to rest today at Rusoro cemetery located in Rusororo sector, Gasabo district – Kigali/ The family and the ruling party paid…
Former Governor Bosenibamwe Aimé Dies
The former governor of Northern Province, and lately Director General of National Rehabilitation Service(NRS)Bosenibamwe Aimé, has died. News has it that he died from a short illness. Staff…
Former Information Minister and Senator, Prof. Laurent Nkusi Passes On
Former Senator, Minister of Information and academician, Professor Laurent Nkusi succumbed to illness last night aged 70. Prof. Nkusi is one of the figures that served the country selflessly since…
Rwanda Condoles with Tanzania over Dr. Mahiga’s Demise
The Government of Rwanda has extended its condolences to Tanzania following the death of the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr Augustine Mahiga, who passed on Friday morning at…
Rayon Sports Legend Jeannot Witakenge Passes On
The football community is mourning the death of former Rayon Sports midfielder and assistant coach Jeannot Witakenge who passed away on Friday following a battle with stomach cancer. Witakenge died…
