✓ 13-04-2021 » Daily(ereyesterday) performance table [ktpress.rw]

  Jean Marie Vianney Gatabazi, the new Minister of Local Government (MINALOC) has directed village leaders to solve existing problems, without residents waiting to fight for microphones to report their problems to President Paul Kagame when he visits them. Gatabazi was on a one-day visit to Ruheru and Nyabimata sectors, Nyaruguru district of Southern province…

[caption id="attachment_64520" align="alignnone" width="631"] Jean Pierre Mwenedata, the Executive Secretary of Mushonyi sector, Rutsiro district[/caption] We all have our own experience when we first meet people with hearing impairment; how we struggle to share our point, how they struggle to convey their message. Last year, Jean Pierre Mwenedata, the Executive Secretary of Mushonyi sector, Rutsiro…

[caption id="attachment_36301" align="alignnone" width="717"] School feeding in Gihara school of Kamonyi district[/caption] Time check 1:00 pm. The cooks at Kayanga primary and secondary school start transporting saucepans full of rice, beans, and plates to each classroom. Teachers halt lessons and students push their books under desks. It is lunchtime. As a tradition at this school,…

[caption id="attachment_64446" align="alignnone" width="1080"] UR School of Mining and Geology(Left - under construction) and the School of Architecture and Built Environment(Right)[/caption] The University of Rwanda(UR) has scheduled the inauguration of state-of-the-art student accommodation located in former Camp Kigali for May this year. The four-floor accommodation in two blocks will host 920 students and it includes…

The local tech experts have urged teachers to be gender-sensitive to be able to help female students while conducting tech practical lessons because some of them are reluctant due to society stereotypes. Tech experts say in several tech schools female students perform better theoretically, but their academic practical performance and activeness are still wanting compared…

The Kigali Public Library has adjusted its access procedure to fit in the continued fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The library seats are available as usual, but the number of visitors has been reduced from 300 to 100.  told KT Press that the number of daily visitors has been reduced from 300 to 100 to combat…

[caption id="attachment_64338" align="alignnone" width="700"] The suspended bridge accross Yanze river[/caption] As the rainy season worries communities from either side of rivers who lose their right to connect due to floods that are becoming a common trend, communities on two sides of Yanze river located in Nyarugenge district Kigali city, are celebrating.  Yesterday, they launched a…

[caption id="attachment_64198" align="alignnone" width="707"] Sinayobye(laying in mattress) during consecration rituals today[/caption] Edouard Sinayobye who was appointed as the new Bishop of Cyangugu Diocese by Pope Francis has been consecrated.  Bishop Sinayobye replaces late bishop Jean Damascene Bimenyimana who died in March 2018. The consecration event at the Cyangugu Diocese was graced by cardinal Antoine Kambanda,…

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) a the new body in charge of national examination and inspection programs for Primary, Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) say the decline in students’ academic performance is possible in the current exams that end the second term exams of 2021 academic year. NESA’s observation comes after students…

[caption id="attachment_64030" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] The CEO of Bank of Kigali, Diane Karusisi, talking to Miss Rwanda contestants.[/caption] The Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali, Dr. Diane Karusisi has asked the 20 girls contesting for Miss Rwandan crown to be the epitome of nation building by using their beauty and brain to invent business ideas…

[caption id="attachment_63911" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda signing the grant agreements[/caption] The Japanese embassy in Rwanda has signed two funding agreements with civil society organizations to improve access to safe, clean water and rehabilitation of feeder roads. The duo funding agreements were signed between Imai Masahiro, ambassador of Japan in Rwanda, and two local…

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeanette Kagame have taken the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, one week after the government launched a national campaign to vaccinate people against the global pandemic that has cost hundred of thousands of lives globally. The event took place at King Faisal hospital located in capital Kigali city after…

The Rwanda Correctional Service(RCS)  has today launched five Technical and Vocational Education Training(TVET) schools that were built in five prisons across the country to equip inmates with skills that will improve their wellbeing after serving their sentence. The national event was held in Rwamagana prison where 200 inmates enrolled in masonry, electricity, and welding. "This…

[caption id="attachment_63475" align="alignnone" width="644"] William Mutero, Plan International Rwanda Country Director[/caption] As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Plan International Rwanda has called upon duty bearers and stakeholders including the private sector to join hands in fighting gender inequalities, harmful social norms and behaviors.  “There is a need to change…

[caption id="attachment_63406" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Dr. Daniel Ngamije receiving COVID-19 vaccine[/caption] Rwanda's Minister of Health Dr. Daniel Ngamije has taken the first Covid-19 vaccine while launching the national vaccination campaign to fight the pandemic which has so far killed 266 people since March 14 last year when the first case was confirmed. The launch of Covid-19…

[caption id="attachment_29728" align="alignnone" width="800"] Students at Kazo Primary school, Kamonyi district review their courses[/caption] Rwanda's Ministry of Education has revised the school calendar after irregularities that were caused by COVID-19 lockdown. Accordingly, Primary five, six, three, Senior six, TVET, and TCCs from provinces who started on 2nd November will break off for holidays on 2nd…

[caption id="attachment_63204" align="alignnone" width="810"] During the strike, student damaged properties[/caption] The ministry of education says Gakoni Adventists college that was closed over strikes two weeks ago will be reopened this week without students that were arrested by police because they will be prosecuted for leading a strike that left school structures damaged. Dr. Valentine Uwamariya,…

[caption id="attachment_55899" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Teachers during recruitment exam last year[/caption] The Ministry of Education(Mineduc) says the delay to pay newly recruited teachers resulted from mass recruitment and shortage of staff in charge of teachers’ affairs at district level. A fresh promise: the salaries will be paid next month without fail. According to the Ministry of…

[caption id="attachment_6270" align="alignnone" width="1282"] University of Rwanda students at a mass graduation[/caption] The University of Rwanda has increased the intake of science students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM to 75% for the previous academic year, and only 25% of students admitted to study arts and business courses. STEM students have increased from…

[caption id="attachment_61103" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Prof. Anastase Shyaka, Minister of Local Government[/caption] The Minister of Local Government, Prof Anastase Shyaka has called upon church leaders to include the Covid-19 prevention message in their sermon to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. It’s a message that comes at the right time; the cabinet on February 19 allowed the…

[caption id="attachment_63018" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta, the Minister of Sports, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the official opening of the FIFA Regional Office.[/caption] The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday officially launched its Regional Development Office for East Africa, which was recently moved…

[caption id="attachment_12500" align="alignnone" width="624"] Medical-personnel-carrying-a-body-of-Ebola-victim[/caption] The Ebola virus has killed two people in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ministry of Health announced mid this week. The second victim is a 60-year-old woman who died on Wednesday, Feb 10 in the district of Biena, Northern Kivu. The DRC’s health ministry said that a team has…

[caption id="attachment_62822" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Dr. Papias Malimda outgoing UR vice-chancellor handing over to Lyambabaje Alexandre[/caption] Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rwanda has taken over from Dr. Papias Malimba Musafiri who was the acting vice-chancellor for four months. He is expected to, among others, finish ongoing major pending Infrastructure Development…

The implementation of English as a medium of instruction in lower primary has gained momentum with the successful printing and distribution of 3.2million English textbooks. At A cost of Rwf5.2billion, the books are destined to lower primary where medium of instruction has become English, from Kinyarwanda. According to Rwanda Education Board (REB) this lot of…

[caption id="attachment_47597" align="aligncenter" width="768"] The COVID-19 has been blamed for the economic slowdown.[/caption] The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) says investments worth $1.3 Billion were registered in 2020, down from $2.46 billion the previous year, a decrease of 47.1%. According to RDB, the decline in investments was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the global…

The Rwandan upper house the Senate on Wednesday approved Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rwanda (UR) following his recent appointment by the cabinet. The Parliamentary Committee for social affairs and human rights evaluated and commended him as an experienced candidate able to lead the state university. Prior, the Rwanda…

[caption id="attachment_62749" align="alignnone" width="700"] Some onions in stock, others pending harvest[/caption] Farmers in Rubavu district, Western  province are desperate after producing thousands of tons of onions and failing to secure any market. Currently, onion farmers from six sectors of Rubavu district are stranded with 3,850 tonnes they cannot store safely or sell which is leading…

  [caption id="attachment_62743" align="aligncenter" width="810"] Rubavu residents are stranded following heavy flooding.[/caption] River Sebeya in Western Province has burst its banks and flooded swathes of settlements in Rubavu district following recent heavy rains in the north western part of the country. Flood submerged households, forcing families to remain indoors as roads and pathways were blocked,…

[caption id="attachment_62718" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Ibuka's Kabandana says the genocide ideology and denial are becoming more prevalent.[/caption] The Umbrella Association Genocide Survivors, Ibuka, has warned against the growing trend of Genocide denial, hate speech and propagation of genocide ideology that is increasingly appearing on social media platforms, warning that if nothing is done, the consequences could…

Local authorities have closed Gakoni Adventist College after a strike that damaged school properties including classroom windows and teachers’ offices on Sunday. The student strike followed suspension of a student for reportedly sneaking outside the dormitories several times to drink alcohol. A suspension letter was handed to the student whose name was not mentioned on…

The lightning has struck three siblings killing one on spot, leaving two in a critical condition in the Musasa sector, Rutsiro district in the western part of the country. The three siblings were reportedly sleeping at 2 AM during a heavy downpour on 7 February 2021. The deceased whose name was not mentioned was a…

Seven Rwandans who were detained in Uganda have been extradited to Rwanda via the Kagitumba One-Stop Border Post. The group includes six adults and one child arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday and was handed over to Rwandan immigration authorities.  The extradited Rwandans appeared tired, with one of them recognized as Ngoga Nzamukosha Diane unable to…

 Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje has been appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rwanda, replacing Dr. Papias Malimba Musafiri who was the acting vice-chancellor for four months. Prof. Lyambabaje once Minister of Commerce, Tourism Industry, Investments Promotion, and Co-operatives was appointed by the cabinet meeting held on 2nd February 2021. The former leader (Prof. Lyambabaje) of…

[caption id="attachment_62382" align="alignnone" width="769"] Rwanda Coding academy students[/caption] Two years down the road, the first intake of students of Rwanda Coding Academy have started contributing to finding solutions the country needs in her digital ambitions. The ‘Born to Code’ students who started the programme in 2019 in Nyabihu District, Western Province have started with a…

[caption id="attachment_62272" align="alignnone" width="1000"] L-R: 2nd Lt Eloge Nyiringabo and  2nd Josia Rugema, RDF aeronautics graduates[/caption] Two Rwanda Defence Force cadet officers have graduated in Aeronautics adding more strength to the professional Air Force back home.  The duo who graduated with Bachelor’s degree from Al Zaeem Air College in Qatar on January 27 are 2nd…

The 2-year-old Rwanda Coding academy has reported challenges to launch its ambitious projects following COVID-19 restrictions. The pandemic has put on hold an expansion project which will upgrade the establishment to bring it to greater standards. It consists of construction of sixteen coding laboratories worth $6.5million at Rwanda’s first coding academy located in Nyabihu district,…

Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) says the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed the cooking technology targets that were set in all the thirteen prisons across the country. Last year, RCS had set  a target to graduate a 100% from using firewood while embracing use of briquettes, but the move has been hindered by COVID-19.  Initially, prisoners would…

The national examination and inspection programs for primary, secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) will start to be conducted by the newly formed National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA). NESA will take examination responsibility from the Rwanda Education Board and the school’s inspection exercise that has been previously conducted by the Ministry…

The newly established Rwanda Technical and Vocational Education and Training Board (RTB) has taken over part of responsibilities of the Workforce Development Authority (WDA), an institution that was dissolved in an ongoing restructuring in public service. RTB takes responsibilities from WDA including organizing and supervising curriculum implementation in technical schools education  in order to improve…

The fifth batch of 130 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya is expected to arrive at Kigali International airport this evening. Upon arrival,  they will be taken to the designated transit hotels and tested for the Covid-19 before being transported to the Gashora transit center located in Bugesera district, Eastern province. This batch follows…

Education plays an important role in ensuring equality by giving everyone not only the same opportunity and status but also confidence and self-esteem. However, the education for all (EFA) has not, unfortunately, reached all categories of people; the elderly in most cases missed out.  The missed education opportunity for the elderly has pushed Global Civic Sharing…

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 as part of celebration of the year-ender festivities.  “He drowned and died immediately after he attempted to dive into Lake Cyohoha located in Bugesera district,”…

Kampala City Council Authority football club (KCCA) has admitted breaching the Confederation of African Football rules ahead of the match against As Kigali for the preliminary round of the Confederation of African Football Confederation Cup game on Wednesday 23. The breaching of the rules pushed the Confederation of African Football (CAF ) to hand over…

 Graduates of the Huye-based protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, best known as PIASS are asking to have their case heard after being refused jobs a couple of days ago.  Rwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC) refused placement of the graduates citing  their failure to present internship certificates. “To be recruited as a professional teacher…

[caption id="attachment_61306" align="alignnone" width="707"] BK CEO Dr. Diane Karusisi handing over a trophy to the Simba Supermarket boss Teklay Teame, December 21[/caption] Rwanda has set 2024 as a target for the general acceptance of digital payment, and for all government payments to go digital. The digital system has been already accepted and implemented by severaL…

[caption id="attachment_40315" align="alignnone" width="800"] Rugabano tea factory/Karongi duistrict among the most concerned[/caption] President Paul Kagame has promised a quick response to citizens’ problems from across the country following concerns related to harvest, post-harvest handling, and infrastructure. During his State of the Nation Address yesterday, the president took an opportunity to interact with the media and…

[caption id="attachment_61168" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Kwetu TVET-Kigali,  one of the technical schools that were closed. They will only resume after fulfilling requirements[/caption] The Ministry of Education has closed twenty Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVT) schools for failure to give sufficient practical lessons which affects quality of education in the area Rwanda is looking forward to improving.…

 The  University of Rwanda (UR) has launched a prosthetics and orthotics laboratory to solve a problem of expensive artificial body parts while also serving for practices students of the College of Medicine and Health Science under the biomedical engineering and rehabilitation department. Worth Rwf394million, the facility comes at the right time according to the education…

[caption id="attachment_61130" align="alignnone" width="810"] Mount Kenya University - Rwanda[/caption] A statement released by the Higher Education Council (HEC) today has  directed  universities to suspend evening classes and find other alternatives in regard to respect of Covid-19 preventive measures.   “Depending on the cabinet meeting resolution of increasing curfew to prevent the spread of Covid-19 on 14th…

[caption id="attachment_24069" align="alignnone" width="860"] A photo by Books For All Organization. Curriculum has a problem due to elays in supply of books to schools[/caption] Students will not join their families and relatives this festive season to celebrate Christmas and the New Year, the Ministry of Education has said. The Ministry has students and their educators…

[caption id="attachment_61038" align="alignnone" width="768"] A multipurpose bloc of the Anglican owned East African Christian College[/caption] The cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame yesterday approved the opening of two private high learning institutions that were recently accredited by the Higher Education Council (HEC). The approved universities include the East African Christian College and the African…

[caption id="attachment_60928" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] The First Lady Mrs Kagame addresses the FIGO Africa Regional Congress on Sunday, December 13.[/caption] The First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has said that despite major breakthroughs in science and technology, millions of women across the world still have to endure extreme pain to give birth to more life, calling for…

[caption id="attachment_60872" align="alignnone" width="532"] Some of the incumbent district mayors[/caption] The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has scheduled local leaders election to 6 February - 2 March 2021, while the current elected local leaders including mayors, vice mayors and grassroot leaders will end their term in office a week earlier.  The National Electoral Commission(NEC) indicates that…

  The ministry of education says Rwf39Billion will be spent on paying salaries for the newly hired teachers for primary, secondary, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in this financial year( 2020/2021). Since December last year, the government started recruitment exercises, targeting to hire 28,000 new teachers to reduce the student-teacher ratio challenge…

[caption id="attachment_60955" align="alignnone" width="1080"] A facility built at GS Kibungo, Bugesera District[/caption] WaterAid Rwanda has taken a resolve to spare no efforts in raising awareness on the crucial role that sanitation plays in reducing disease and creating healthier communities. With the theme of World Toilet Day(WTD) this year, ‘sustainable sanitation and climate change’ WaterAid, one…

[caption id="attachment_29727" align="alignnone" width="800"] A teacher at Kazo Primary School in Kamonyi district shows a student what she should have done during the school quiz. [/caption] Mental disorders often have their initial stage during adolescence and high school teachers are in a good position to provide them basic support to students at school.  To address the…

[caption id="attachment_55898" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Teacher's in an exam[/caption] The Ministry of Education has temporarily changed the teacher’s recruitment examination system, as the only criteria to recruit teachers, including the academic transcript results procedure, as an alternative to hire new teachers. Under the new rules, te best academic graduates will be hired to join the teaching…

[caption id="attachment_60706" align="alignnone" width="1080"] The entrances to Expo[/caption] Rwanda International Trade Fair organizers hope for a huge turn up next week at the 2020 edition that comes with several exceptions meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) which organises the exhibition, this year’s edition hopes to include 450…

[caption id="attachment_53478" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, RBC boss[/caption] The new survey has indicated that about 5,400 adults aged from 15-64 years old were infected with HIV/AIDS annually. According to the survey, HIV/AIDS prevalence among adults in the country stands at 3.0%, representing approximately 210,200 adults, with more women (3.7%) than men (2.2%) living with the…

[caption id="attachment_60637" align="alignnone" width="930"] ADN past event[/caption] President Paul Kagame has called for the mobilization of resources and creating new ideas that will solve problems towards the development of Africa. The Head of State made the call on Tuesday at the African Diaspora Network (ADN) virtual celebration, as the Silicon Valley-based nonprofit marks a decade…

The post-harvest losses can be minimized by physically preventing the entry of insects and rodents, and maintaining the environmental conditions that avoid the growth of microorganisms that attack harvests.  Most importantly, the lost is avoided by establishing safe storage facilities that store crops for a long period to wait for better market prices. While several Rwandan…

[caption id="attachment_60602" align="alignnone" width="799"] The First Lady of Rwanda Mrs. Jeannette Kagame[/caption] Rwanda’s First Lady Jeanette Kagame believes that the HIV/AIDS fight can be won but it requires global partnerships to eradicate the deadly virus that has claimed millions of lives globally. “The fight against AIDS can be won, but it requires unwavering global partnerships.…

[caption id="attachment_59485" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Students return to school after eight months[/caption] On the eve of New Year, an event that ushered students, their parents and schools into 2020 was the proclamation of Primary Leaving and Ordinary Level Examination results – December 30th 2019. The best students were rewarded with laptops and were excited to enroll to…

[caption id="attachment_60418" align="alignnone" width="824"] UR College of Business and Economics[/caption] Students who join the University of Rwanda(UR) under government scholarship sign a performance contract with the Higher Education Council(HEC) according to which failing exams would lead to the loss of scholarship. According to UR, 25 students from the Finance and Business Management department appealed this…

[caption id="attachment_29727" align="alignnone" width="800"] Teacher at Kazo Primary School in Kamonyi district shows a student what she should have done during school quiz. [/caption] Primary, secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)  teachers will be paid their 10% increment salary arrears that were not paid by the government since July 2020. The 10% increment…

The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) says that students who contracted Covid-19 are not in critical condition and will not be sent back to their families or hospitals, but will continue to study and be treated in their respective schools.  Last week, RBC started conducting the Covid-19 mass testing in schools, after schools were partially reopened…

[caption id="attachment_60263" align="alignnone" width="600"] RSSB headquarters[/caption] The Government’s efforts to improve the social services have moved a further step with offering Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) full financial and administrative independence or autonomy, the condition expected to improve service delivery and achievement of operational excellence. RSSB was offered autonomy to recruit employees, decide employee salaries,…

The Government’s efforts to improve the health sector have moved a further step with the establishment of the first cardiac catheterization laboratory that helps to diagnose, treat, correct heart deformations, and treat sickness. The cardiac catheterization lab, also medically known as a “cardiac cath lab,” is a hospital room where doctors perform the minimal cutting of patient…

[caption id="attachment_33436" align="alignnone" width="595"] Children in class. Ugandan teachers will need o find legal documents to stay in Rwandan classes[/caption] A total of 14,140 primary and secondary teachers could be replaced over absenteeism, the Ministry of Education said. On 12th October 2020, the ministry of education directed teachers to report back to their respective schools,…

[caption id="attachment_60153" align="alignnone" width="1080"] COVID-19 testing, Ecole Belge-Kigali[/caption] The Ministry of Health has started Covid-19 mass testing in schools, ahead of the second batch of students who are expected to resume studies next week.  The second batch of students in primary four and secondary students from senior one, two, and four will resume their studies …

Since the gradual reopening of universities, the government has proposed a mechanism that can allow students and teacher to interact either physically or digitally. Codnamed ‘blended model of learning’ to be used in the continuity of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, this method has experienced the existing challenge of internet affordability. Both the…

The ministry of education has finished phase one of the new teacher’s recruitment and placement, an exercise that was recently messed up, leading to the suspension of senior officials at Rwanda Education Board(REB) last month. The placement involved 3,732 for Pre-primary and Primary teachers compared to the required 18,039 teachers, meaning 14,307 are still needed…

[caption id="attachment_60136" align="alignnone" width="655"] Hon. Uwumukiza Francoise[/caption] The days spent in the Covid- 19 lockdown were a nightmare that most people would not wish to experience again, but to others, it was an opportunity to explore talents. Hon. Francoise Uwumukiza, Member of the East African Legislative Assembly from Rwanda has a living testimony. When Covid-19 lockdown was…

[caption id="attachment_60048" align="alignnone" width="824"] KIM[/caption] The troubled former Kigali Institute of Management (KIM) students have failed to join other universities after their former lecturers refused to release their marks citing unpaid salary arrears. On 2nd November 2020, the KIM University permanently closed doors for alleged financial problems that have accumulated over the years. “Students are stranded, the…

With drip irrigation, farmers can have regular harvests, multiply production, and income.  The insufficient usage of this system of irrigation has encouraged the government and development partners including Global Civic Sharing (GCS), a South Korean non-governmental  organisation to establish the demonstration of irrigation projects for the benefit of farmers. Drip irrigation not only allows a farmer…

 The fire has affected Gisozi modern market located in the Gisozi sector, Gasabo district, Kigali city. The affected part of the modern market largely includes shopping malls for clothes, mattress shops, and tailoring rooms. The other affected facilities are stores and construction materials.  The fire started at around 4: am from the clothes shopping mall…

[caption id="attachment_59982" align="alignnone" width="1200"] UR headquarters in Kigali[/caption] The University of Rwanda will have to wait a bit longer before using the  ‘blended model of learning’ because of delaying laptops distribution allegedly caused by Covid-19 pandemic. With a global health crisis going on(Covid-19 pandemic), ‘blended learning’ is one of many proposed models for the future…

[caption id="attachment_55208" align="alignnone" width="799"] UR, Rukara Campus[/caption] Year 1 and 2 at University of Rwanda will return to school in three weeks time ending a-8 month interruption that was intended to prevent the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. According to Ignatius Kabagambe, the Corporate Communication Specialist for the University of Rwanda, all the campuses will be…

The post-harvest losses can be minimized by physically preventing the entry of insects and rodents, and maintaining the environmental conditions that avoid the growth of microorganisms attack harvests. But also most important is establishing innovative ways that add value to the harvests that compete on the local and world markets. While Rwandan farmers still lose about…

When Rwandan schools were still closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, teachers were wondering how it would work to standi front of students and teach while wearing face masks, how they would  speak loudly enough for students to hear them through a mask, among other challenges.  The academic year is here now and teachers who are back…

[caption id="attachment_59157" align="alignnone" width="400"] Dr. Irenee Ndayambaje[/caption] Dr. Irenee Ndayambaje, Director General of Rwanda Education Board(REB) and his deputy , Tusiime Angelique have been suspended from their duties “for failure to properly manage and coordinate the ongoing teacher recruitment process – the office of the Prime Minister has said. Also suspended is James Ngoga, Head…

[caption id="attachment_59486" align="alignnone" width="1080"] The academic year started this November 2nd. Complaints of school fees hikes were reported by many parents[/caption] The Ministry of Education says private schools have no autonomy over school fees charges, but school management can always meet and negotiate with Parent Teachers’ Associations (PTA), the organ that works with the education…

 Rwandan students have met at school in an environment of restrictions and carefulness after seven months since schools were closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. First batch reported to their respective schools in Southern, Western Province and City of Kigali and from home to school, they have to keep physical distancing constantly sanitize their…

[caption id="attachment_29523" align="alignnone" width="873"] Former Prosecutor General Jean Bosco Mutangana[/caption] Rwanda Investigations Bureau (RIB) has arrested Jean Bosco Mutangana, Rwanda’s former Prosecutor General. According to RIB, Mutangana was arrested on Monday 26 2020 for allegedly using forged documents. The arrest was confirmed by RIB acting spokesperson Dr Thierry Murangira on 28th October 2020. “On 26th October 2020, RIB…

[caption id="attachment_59266" align="alignnone" width="870"] School reopening will be gradual and in adherence to COVID-19 measures.[/caption] Boarding students will start traveling back to school to kick off the second term effective Thursday, October 29. This concludes the seven-month period after the suspension that intended to contain the spread of  Covid-19 pandemic on 16th March. However, the…

Rwanda National Police, traffic department says driving tests will resume on 2nd November 2020 after a seven-month halt that was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a communiqué from Rwanda National Police (RNP), provisional licenses and driving permits applicants who applied for the tests in March this year before the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown will…

[caption id="attachment_59360" align="aligncenter" width="494"] The Permanent Secretary at MININFRA Eng. Patricie Uwase speaks during the celebrations.[/caption] One of the most important goals for the Government of Rwanda 7-year programme (2017-2024) is to ensure access to clean water for every household in the country. To hit this target the government has partnered with development organizations including…

The Ministry of Education(MINEDUC) has directed schools to stop asking for mandatory pregnancy test certificates from female students as a requirement for admissions as schools reopen after seven months of temporary closure to combat the further spread of the New Coronavirus. The directive followed fury on social media after some letters of some schools writing…

  [caption id="attachment_59265" align="aligncenter" width="874"] Masks, social distancing will be mandatory as schools reopen.[/caption]   The Ministry of Education has released a nationwide ‘back to school’ transport schedule for boarding students which will guide them on how and when to travel their respective schools safely. According to the ‘back to school’ transport schedule for boarding…

[caption id="attachment_51027" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] WHO Director General Dr Tedros[/caption] As Rwanda gears up to re-open education institutions albeit, in a cautious and gradual process, the country has had an encouraging thumbs-up from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its efforts to contain the New Coronavirus. In a tweet, the WHO director, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Rwanda…

[caption id="attachment_59186" align="aligncenter" width="1032"] Providence Umurungi, Head of International Justice and Judicial Cooperation Department at MINIJUST said Rwanda has implemented majority of the recommendations under the UPR.[/caption] The Rwandan government will submit the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report that consists of details of implementation of human rights recommendations suggested by United Nations member states in February 2015…

[caption id="attachment_59172" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] They trainees were equipped with skills to empower their communities.[/caption] A total of 160 elders including 112 females and 48 males have completed a month-long Civil Leadership Training on family planning and gender equality that will help them fight against family and gender-based violence in their communities in Nyarubaka Sector, Kamonyi…

[caption id="attachment_59157" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Dr. Irenee Ndayambaje says teachers will have more time to prepare for the test.[/caption] Rwanda Education Board (REB) has revised the roadmap for International English language Proficiency tests for primary and secondary school teachers as well as instructors of teacher training colleges (TTC) that was supposed to be conducted online across the…

[caption id="attachment_59090" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Rwanda will work with OIF to boost the teaching of French.[/caption] International Francophonie Organization (OIF), an international organization that represents French speaking countries, has entered a partnership with the Rwandan government to promote French language proficiency, through importing foreign French teachers. For the first phase, OIF offered 30 foreign French teachers…

[caption id="attachment_52703" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] University Students boarding a bus in May this year.[/caption] The decision by a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday, October 12, to increase the number of people in public busses is expected to ease challenges of access to public transport which were expected ahead of the reopening of…

The Ministry of Education has released the academic year calendar for 2020/2021 for primary, secondary Technical Teacher’s Colleges (TTCs) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) that starts with the second term. According to the academic calendar, upper primary from primary five to primary six, secondary school candidate classes from senior three and six,…

[caption id="attachment_58995" align="aligncenter" width="1253"] BPR staff and Special Olympics Rwanda officials pose for for a group photo.[/caption] BPR Atlas Mara on Friday donated New Coronavirus preventive kits to the Special Olympics Rwanda, a non-governmental organization affiliated to Special Olympics International with a mission to support people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Banque Populaire du Rwanda Plc (BPR Plc.) handed over…

[caption id="attachment_58837" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] The Minister of Education Dr Uwamariya speaks during a press conference earlier this week.[/caption] The Ministry of Education says universities that were closed in July this year due to administrative challenges that compromised the quality of education lost some student's academic transcripts and marks, in what could complicate more the issues of…

[caption id="attachment_58918" align="aligncenter" width="1261"] BK Group CEO Dr. Diane Karusisi launching the one-stop-center digital booth which will improve customer service by providing more innovative and safe mediums for banking[/caption] Bank of Kigali (BK) Group on Monday this weeked joined the rest of the world to mark the ongoing International Customer Service Week by announcing that…

[caption id="attachment_58913" align="aligncenter" width="725"] The Minister of Education Dr Uwamariya awarding teachers at national level. Umutesi Christine, a teacher in primary at GS Nyarugenge in Ruhango District was recognized with a certificate. She received a motorcycle too.[/caption] Rwanda on Monday joined the world to mark World Teachers Day 2020, with President Paul Kagame leading the…

[caption id="attachment_2765" align="aligncenter" width="660"] All teachers will be required to take the English proficiency test before schools reopen.[/caption] The International English language Proficiency tests for primary teachers, secondary teachers, and instructors of teacher training colleges (TTC) will be conducted online across the country from 6th October to 2nd December 2020. According to the Rwanda Education…

[caption id="attachment_58848" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Police Spokesperson CP JB Kabera during the press conference. Photos/Ministry of Health.[/caption] Rwanda National Police(RNP) says road accidents killed 283, Injured 395 out of 678 accidents that occurred since the last six months, from March to 2nd October 2020. According to the figures reported by RNP, road accidents claimed 90 and injured…

[caption id="attachment_58837" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] The Minister of Education Dr Uwamariya speaks during the press conference earlier today.[/caption] The Ministry of Education says only six universities have been cleared to reopen fully with all students attending either online or physical teaching in classes while other universities will be allowed to reopen with only finalist students resuming…

[caption id="attachment_58781" align="alignnone" width="964"] Minister of State in charge of EAC, Prof. Nshuti Manasseh is presented the EAC budget for the financial year 2020/2021 to EALA on September 25[/caption] The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) yesterday approved the East African Community (EAC) budget estimates for the financial year 2020/21, amounting to $ 104,063,020. The 2020/2021 financial…

[caption id="attachment_58624" align="alignnone" width="720"] Black-fronted Duiker which survived the slaughter[/caption] In the Rwandan tradition, it was prohibited to kill or injure wild animals seeking safety in people’s homes. Such animals were thought to bring blessings. This tradition has been kept at heart by many including Innocent Nzamuturimana who has been awarded a cow after he…

[caption id="attachment_58497" align="alignnone" width="799"] Minister of Public Service and Labor Kayirangwa Fanfan Rwanyindo[/caption] The Ministry of labour and public service (MIFOTRA) has put in place the necessarirly tools to start restructuring among public institutions effective October 1-officials in the Ministry have said. According to MIFOTRA, the intention is to bridge identified gaps, duplications and overlaps…

The parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has tasked the Workforce Development Authority (WDA) to explain the alleged mismanagement of public funds as indicated in the Auditor General’s (AG) report. WDA appeared before PAC on Tuesday 15, September 2020 to respond to issues raised in AG’s 2018/19 report which showed Rwf15 billion as unaccounted for, while…

[caption id="attachment_11396" align="alignnone" width="794"] Jean Philbert Nsgengimana, former Minister of Youth and ICT demonstrates a computer program to a pupil during the Africa Code Week. Children's exposure to the computer should be limited [/caption] Children who watch television or use computers for many hours risk blunting their academic performance, a new research warns. The research results…

The Ministry of education has changed the method of providing schools with headteachers, a move that intends to improve the quality of education. This time, the ministry will appoint experienced teachers in leadership positions rather than merely basing on recruitment examination results or academic qualifications. Appointing head and deputy headteachers for public primary, secondary and  …

[caption id="attachment_58151" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Arsenal went off to a winning start, beating newcomers Fulham 3-0. File Photo[/caption] The English Premier League football games for the 2020/2021 season kicked off Saturday with a majority of local football fans lamenting not being able to watch the games from their favourite joints due to government measures against the spread…

Rwanda National Police(RNP) says road accidents killed 90 and injured 510 people in the period between March and September 2, 2020. These fatalities happened while the country has limited movements by introducing curfew hours as one of the measures intended to stop the spread of Covid-19. However, RNP spokesperson, CP John Bosco Kabera said the…

Forty residents grouped into two sessions in Kamonyi district, Southern Province have finished basic training in cooperatives operations, management skills, and business initiatives through self-help groups.The three-day training facilitated by Global Civic Sharing Rwanda (GCS Rwanda), a South Korean nonprofit organization that aims at creating economic self-reliance for the communities in Kamonyi district started on…

[caption id="attachment_55901" align="alignnone" width="1080"] REB's boss looking at a questionnaire of a candidate during teachers' recruitment exercise last month. 85% of the candidates failed[/caption] The Rwanda EducationBoard(REB) is set to organize the second phase of teachers' recruitment examination after 34,134 candidates failed to score the required the pass mark in the latest recruitment exams. The…

[caption id="attachment_57624" align="alignnone" width="810"] RCAO representative, Xing Yuchun, Political Counselor of the Chinese embassy in Rwanda and Regis Mudaheranwa, Executive Administrator of Gasabo district[/caption] The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda has donated Covid-19 recovery items to private school teachers in Gasabo district, Kigali City whose contracts were suspended or salaries cut following the closure of schools in…

[caption id="attachment_16014" align="aligncenter" width="1085"] The government and partners have in recent years been increasing funding for TVET skills training.[/caption] Rwanda's industrial base is growing but the lack of the right labour market skills to match the industrialization needs continues to hamper the progress. One of the the key solutions identified by the government is to…

[caption id="attachment_12725" align="alignnone" width="675"] DR Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General[/caption] The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries to avoid Covid-19  "vaccine nationalism" and combine efforts to ensure global access to drugs and vaccines once they are confirmed. Speaking at his daily press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Dr Ghebreyesus…

[caption id="attachment_57285" align="alignnone" width="750"] Innocent Bagamba Muhizi. CEO, Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) handing over the ISO certificate to Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali[/caption] The Bank of Kigali has received International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification for meeting standards in Information Security Management System. The bank received the ISO/IEC2/001:2013 certification after passing the audit conducted by…

[caption id="attachment_26623" align="alignnone" width="1080"] A school block at Horezo village in Muhanga district was launched on July 4 this year. It is one of the district's achievement in the last financial year[/caption] Ministry of Health says schools should continue to prepare for the reopening by establishing Covid-19 preventive measures while also adjusting to online learning…

[caption id="attachment_57115" align="alignnone" width="501"] Cavendish university[/caption] Cavendish university graduates who are recognized by Rwanda's Higher Education Council (HEC) have been given five days by Ngororero district labor department to present their academic equivalence certificates or else, they will be dismissed. The graduates of Cavendish University, Kampala, have been serving as teachers and headteachers in different…

 A new private medical school  from the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), has opened registration for the first intake which will admit 60 students for the 2020/2021 academic year. The start of this new school was announced by the Ministry of health.  “Minister of Health, Dr. Daniel Ngamije and Patrick Ndimubanzi, Executive Secretary of…

Local singer Bruce Itahiwacu, commonly known as Bruce Melodie and socialite Shadia Uwimbabazi, known as Shaddy Boo, are languishing behind bars after Rwanda National Police (RNP) arrested them over the weekend for violation of measures against the New Coronavirus. The development was confirmed by the RNP Spokesperson CP John Bosco Kabera who said that the…

[caption id="attachment_56827" align="aligncenter" width="881"] The initial kilometre will cost Rwf300 from August 15.[/caption] Motorcycle taxis in the City of Kigali have been given a deadline of August 15 to install and use intelligent meters while transporting passengers. The deadline for mandatory use of intelligent meters for motorcyclists in Kigali was postponed last month, after motorcyclists…

Professional court bailiffs in Ngoma district, eastern province have scheduled auction of some assets of the University of Kibungo (UNIK) formerly Institute of Agriculture, Technology, and Education of Kibungo (INATEK) to pay Rwf15million debt. The Rwf15million will be paid to INATEK former legal advisor─ Martin Gahima.  “What we want is payment of the debt, not the…

[caption id="attachment_56798" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] BK and RAB partnered to train 62 'Digital Ambassadors' who will support farmers to use digital platforms to buy implements.[/caption] Sixty-two trainers have finished a two-day training to be digital ambassadors in the agriculture sector by training farmers on how to pay for agriculture inputs digitally, in a partnership between Bank…

 The United States of America through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated 100 ventilators worth Rwf1billion to Rwanda to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The American made Zoll portable critical care ventilators with latest technology to help Covid-19 patients to breathe were received by the minister of health Dr. Daniel Ngamije at Medical…

[caption id="attachment_56558" align="alignnone" width="1000"]  At Soma Nsome library at St. Famille parish, L- R: I&M CEO Roben Bairstow, Alice Nkurikiyinka, Board Member of I&M Bank and Shannon Paurthault co-founder of Rwanda Bookmobile[/caption] I&M Bank Rwanda recently made a grant for RWF45m to the Rwanda Bookmobile (www.read.rw), a local NGO, to develop and broadcast a new…

[caption id="attachment_56483" align="alignnone" width="704"] The brand new taxi cab[/caption] Taxi cab drivers in Rwanda have been given a possibility to drive brand new cars, which comes with a boost in customer care and an opportunity to save money they have been using in servicing second-hand cars. On July 28, Bank of Kigali made this possible…

On 28 July, 2020, the world celebrates world hepatitis day with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling upon governments to focus on preventing the disease among mothers and newborns.  According to WHO, viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer. This year, the world will…

The night bonfire had a well-known phenomenon in the Rwandan culture, the father returned from activities surrounded the bonfire with his boys to tell them stories and teach them “how to be a man”, and the womenfolk would sit by the kitchen fire and discuss womanhood and its attributes. In ancient times, “Igicaniro” discussion was…

Date to re-open schools is yet unknown, despite the probable date of September this year; the earlier hope that by this time, COVID-19 will be contained is vanishing. However, preparations for the next academic year are on high gear. Among others, the country is building 22,500 new classrooms to make sure that during the education…

[caption id="attachment_56256" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Rwanda Senate Secretary-General (left)and Hudson Wang, Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese embassy in Rwanda[/caption] Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Committee  (CPPCC), an advisory committee for the government, legislatures, and judicial organs in China have donated a total of 22,400 disposable face masks to their Rwandan counterparts in a bid…

[caption id="attachment_43882" align="aligncenter" width="723"] Rose Mukankomeje, HEC head[/caption] Higher Education Council (HEC) says it will impose tough requirements for investors who want to open or operate private universities in Rwanda, in a bid to improve the quality of education in higher learning institutions in the country. The expected regulations from HEC will be introduced after…

[caption id="attachment_56025" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Indangaburezi College of Education[/caption] Students from universities that were closed by Rwanda's Higher Education Council (HEC) for alleged administrative challenges that compromised the quality of education are in dilemma of how their academic transcripts will be accessed to pursue studies in the next academic year that starts in September 2020. Since…

[caption id="attachment_55954" align="alignnone" width="773"] Pretoria University-South Africa ranked best continental university[/caption] South Africa is leading the top 200 best universities in Africa in 2020, according to Unirank. UniRank is an international higher education directory and search engine featuring reviews and rankings of over 13,600 officially recognized Universities and Colleges in 200 countries. On the list,…

[caption id="attachment_55901" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Teachers start recruitment tests[/caption] The Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA), has approved 1,038 teachers that passed recruitment exams  last year, as a mass recruitment exercise starts on July 14, 2020. The approved teachers (1,038) have been put on the waiting list, ready to be employed in the academic year…

[caption id="attachment_55701" align="alignnone" width="578"] The Grey Crested Cranes at Umsambi sanctuary at Bambino recreational centre-Gasabo district[/caption] The Grey Crowned Cranes were a totemic symbol in Rwandan culture. The birds were adapted, respected, and believed to be an emblem of some of the biggest clans with significant means of peace and longevity.  But the domesticating of…

[caption id="attachment_55642" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Beneficiaries after filling the forms ready to receive radios and flash disks[/caption] For the academic compensation of students with disabilities, REB in partnership with the national union of disability organizations of Rwanda (NUDOR) have started distributing solar powered radios and flash disks with recorded lessons to help them catch up. The…

[caption id="attachment_55348" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Indangaburezi College of Education[/caption] Rwanda’s Ministry of education has officially announced the closure of the Christian university of Rwanda and Indangaburezi College of Education (ICE) for alleged administrative errors and poor quality of education.  The official closure of these two private universities was announced on July 5, 2020. “These universities had…

[caption id="attachment_55488" align="alignnone" width="701"] Mageragere Model Village[/caption] Forty-four vulnerable families in Kigali are telling a different story after they were given shelter as part of the celebration to mark the 26th anniversary of liberation of Rwanda. The families from the three districts of Kigali saw Rwf336million invested in several projects to find them decent homes…

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 district said. “Three survivors managed to get out of the mine and are under treatment. The victims are former employees of METHACHEM mining company who…

[caption id="attachment_55348" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Indangaburezi College of Education(ICE)[/caption] A Kigali based university with Christian values and another university based in Ruhango district, Southern Province are likely to have their licenses withdrawn, a source from the MInistry of Education confirmed to KT Press on condition of anonymity. They follow the University of Kibungo (UNIK) formerly Institute…

[caption id="attachment_22068" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Teacher engages students at Kigali Greater Heights School - Ndera sector[/caption] “I, ………………………………, Solemnly swear to the Nation to fulfill my educational duties with a dedication to remain loyal to the Republic of Rwanda, to uphold the Constitution and other laws, to commit myself to strengthen unity of Rwandans, to sincerely…

One of the most important goals for Rwanda’s vision 2020 is the pupil’s access to high-quality education for the community to move towards a knowledge-based economy.  There are several methods expected to achieve the target, but amongst the most important ones is ‘Bridge International Academies (BIA)’ systems for nursery and primary schools. The BIA system…

[caption id="attachment_55023" align="alignnone" width="799"] Kigali. School of Architecture-College of Science and Technology[/caption] Rwanda’s Finance Minister Dr. Uziel Ndagijimana has presented a fiscal year budget for 2020/2021 to Parliament with the government planning to increase the education share by 63%. The government plans to spend Rwf492billion in the fiscal year 2020/2021 in the entire education sector…

[caption id="attachment_54595" align="alignnone" width="799"] Dr Irenee Ndayambaje(L), the REB boss in a Music class     [/caption] The Rwanda Education Board(REB) said it will resume a national recruitment of teachers for Primary and Secondary Education before the next academic year which was scheduled in September 2020. The New Coronavirus which affected several services since March this year…

[caption id="attachment_47760" align="alignnone" width="822"] Sailing to/from Nkombo will not be allowed until further notice[/caption] The government has put Nkombo island back in total lockdown to prevent more spread of COVID-19.  The Island located  in Lake Kivu, some 12 kilometers away from Kamembe town, Rusizi district in Western Province  joins Kamembe, Nyakarenzo, Mururu, and Gihundwe sectors…

[caption id="attachment_44188" align="alignnone" width="701"] Certificat of release to the last patient of Ebola in DRC, November 2019. The virus made a comeback on June 1[/caption] As the fight against COVID-19 intensifies, Ebola, another evil  which, on a regular basis, threatens to force an entry into all countries of East Africa from Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC)…

Global Civic Sharing (GCS), a South Korean sponsored development organization has embraced COVID-19 prevention campaign among its beneficiaries community. The two-day-long COVID-19 prevention campaign was conducted in several villages in the southern province between June 3-4. Among the markets where the COVID-19 prevention campaign was conducted include the Gitare market which gathers twice a week.…

[caption id="attachment_54073" align="alignnone" width="800"] A tour guide demonstrates poaching traps[/caption]  The new research from Intergovernmental science-policy says one million plants and animal species will face extinction over the next ten years worldwide, if nothing is done to reverse the trend of biodiversity loss. Intergovernmental science-policy research says human activities including deforestation, hunting, and charcoal burning…

The Rwanda Mines petroleum and Gas (RMB) has issued six major guidelines to contain the spread of new coronavirus among people employed in the mining sector. The issued guidelines include sufficient ventilation, de-densification, screening and testing of employees, establishing tracing programs for miners, and any other person they may contact. Other safety guidelines outlined by…

The government has started construction of 22,505 primary, secondary, and vocational institutions classrooms to improve the students - teacher ration in September when the next academic year starts. The classrooms to be completed in three months are expected to improve student to teacher ratio to an average of 1:45 in both primary and secondary schools.…

[caption id="attachment_12186" align="alignnone" width="675"] In the Rwandan culture a greeting is a blessing. You wish those you are greeting a long life, happy, prosperous life. [/caption] Rwandans embrace as a sign of kinship, and that you do not hold that person at a distance. Thanks to Coronavirus, all these gestures could mean death, rather than life. …

[caption id="attachment_52703" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Students from Rukara College of Education campus heading home [/caption] University students who were not able to return home due to country lockdown that suspended movements have been cleared to join their families. For more than two months, 1510 students from University of Rwanda were not able to leave their campuses of …

Waste is waste and taking good care of it could basically be interpreted as a waste of time since its fate is to be disposed of. However, the face masks in use for protection of COVID-19 spread could be part of a few exceptions.  The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) says that before disposing of…

The number of people killed by heavy downpour in the Northern Province and Western Province of the country since Wednesday 6, 2020 has increased to 72 as of Friday, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) said on Friday,  The heavy rains caused trails of landslides and floods that killed people from Musanze, Gakenke, Rulindo in…

The government of Rwanda has designed a portal that allows the general public to access the A to Z of information about COVID-19 pandemic situation in the country, a platform that is updated on a daily basis. The rich platform which links the user to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre shows the number of imported cases…

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced a decrease in fuel prices and an increase in public transport rates as the country relaxes COVID-19 lockdown on Monday May 4, 2020. According to a communiqué from RURA, effective May 4, a liter of petrol will cost Rwf965, from Rwf1088, a decrease of Rwf123 of the previous…

[caption id="attachment_52286" align="alignnone" width="824"] Schools in Rwanda will reopen in September[/caption] Hundreds of millions of students worldwide are under COVID-19 lockdown in their respective families and in several countries, it is not clear when a conducive environment will allow schools to reopen.  Ahead of that new normal, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…

Rwanda has registered 6 new cases of New Coronavirus out of 1,365  samples that were tested on Friday, May 1, 2020. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases in the country  to 249. The Increase, as it has been reported since the last few days, has been attributed to cross-border truck drivers…

[caption id="attachment_52159" align="alignnone" width="610"] Min. Soraya Hakuziyaremye(Middle) in a previous Afreximbank organised meeting[/caption] The  Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2020)  that was scheduled to take place in Kigali in September this year has been postponed to September 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.  IAFT was initially scheduled to take place from September 1-7 of this year, but its…

 It seems along ago now, when COVID-19 was an imagined spectre from a future yet unknown. Then, the main enemy against which the government was fighting, was malnutrition. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the government moved early to supply the basics to those who lived from pay to payday, and would find it a struggle…

Gasabo authority has directed Executive Secretaries of all sectors in the district to avail a car dedicated to transport of expectant mothers and patients with medical appointments to and from hospital.  The instruction directing all the fifteen (15) ES to use that option comes to help the citizens under the COVID-19 lockdown, some of whom…

Rwanda National Police(RNP) has digitized applications for movement clearance during the COVID-19 lockdown. Initially, applying for a movement clearance during the COVID-19 lockdown was manual and it required an applicant to visit a nearby police station. People going for essential services including pharmacy services, banking services, funerals and emergencies, and shopping will have to get…

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has arrested 40 people for violating the government directives meant to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The detainees were arrested this week in Kicukiro and Gasabo district in Kigali. Since the announcement of restrictions intended to stop spreading of COVID-19 by the Prime Minister, Police asked the public to observe…

[caption id="attachment_49876" align="alignnone" width="750"] Radisson Blue and Kigali Convention Centre, the next venue of CHOGM2020. Meeting was postponed as member countries - including host Rwanda are battling Covid-19 pandemic[/caption] Commonwealth Heads of State and Government (CHOGM) that was supposed to be held on 22 to 27th June 2020 has been postponed by the commonwealth secretariat…

[caption id="attachment_51600" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Stray dogs are dangerous while Ngabo Faradji(In picture from our previous story) would train your dod to be professional[/caption] For the last three months, Nyamasheke district authorities have reported fourty(40) cases where people were attacked by stray dogs inflicting injuries on them. The stray dog attack cases have been reported in…

[caption id="attachment_6318" align="alignnone" width="665"] People at work at Muhondo coffee station, Gakenke district[/caption] Amid harvest season that goes from February to July, the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has directed all coffee washing stations to pay coffee farmers using available cashless transactions in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On April 16,…

An American storyteller and a writer has published a story book that will help children increase literacy on coronavirus to protect themselves and their neighbors.  The Children’s tale book titled ‘My Hero is You’ by  Helen Patuck explains how children can fight COVID-19 and protect themselves, their friends and families from coronavirus and how they…

[caption id="attachment_51404" align="alignnone" width="541"] Florence Uwamwezi before and after[/caption] Five years ago, Florence Uwamwezi discovered what everyone who tries to lose or manage their weight must sooner or later discover, starvation or crush diets, will not do it. The change of lifestyle begun with a combination of health diet and exercise, which she turned into…

[caption id="attachment_44599" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Luiz David while on a visit to Rwanda last year[/caption] Arsenal football club players have joined Rwandans to mark 26 years after the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi. In an address of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Arsenal players posted a nineteen-second video on Twitter with commemoration messages and…

[caption id="attachment_50902" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Food distribution in Kigali[/caption] The city of Kigali has availed a toll-free number one can call to get food support in case of any food scarcity during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to the official statement released on Monday 6 April 2020, an individual with no food during the COVID-19 lockdown should…

[caption id="attachment_50871" align="alignnone" width="2560"] St. Peter's Cathedral[/caption] Palm Sunday, the commemoration of when Jesus entered into Jerusalem when palm branches were placed in his pass, before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. This marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of lent. However, this year, the day comes…

[caption id="attachment_50777" align="alignnone" width="800"] A man in Car-free day in Kigali. Day or night, none is allowed to practice sport outside home until April 19[/caption] Ministry of sports has directed people to refrain from going outside their homes for sport and fitness activities in a bid to stop the spreading of COVID-19. Rwanda has so…

[caption id="attachment_50702" align="alignnone" width="2560"] The Covid-19 medical support expected to Rwanda[/caption] The second batch of COVID-19 medical support from China has been assembled at the Rwandair warehouse in Guangzhou city waiting to be airlifted to Rwanda. The medical support donations from the star group, a Chinese company operating in Rwanda include 60,000 COVID-19 surgical masks,…

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has again warned the public against acts that violate government directives meant to prevent the spread of Coronavirus(Covid-19). Since the announcement of restrictions intended to stop spreading of Covid-19 by the Prime Minister, Police asked the public to observe the directives, some people did not fully comply. “We see some individuals…

[caption id="attachment_50530" align="alignnone" width="1360"] USA was first country to declare Chloroquine as a potential cure of Covid-19 but World Health Organisation is yet to make any announcement about it[/caption] Rwanda food and drug authority (FDA) says Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin should not be used in treating Coronavirus (Covid-19) because it is yet to be approved…

[caption id="attachment_37598" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Kigali Peace Marathon involves not only running but also an exploration of Kigali's beauty[/caption] This years’  edition of the annual  Kigali International Peace Marathon that was scheduled on May 17 has been postponed to June 21, 2020. According to the Rwanda  Athletics Federation (RAF), the organizers of the Kigali International Peace…

[caption id="attachment_29628" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Ebola simulation exercise in Rwanda. The Ebola outbreak could be declared over next month[/caption] World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola virus outbreak could be declared over by mid-April this year if no new case is reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The first Ebola case was reported in…

[caption id="attachment_50444" align="alignnone" width="700"] Cyanika border post. Uganda would have advised the expelled Rwandans to use porous borders instead of this[/caption] A total of 342 Rwandan nationals have been dismissed by Uganda on a baseless allegation that they are spreading Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. From the beginning of this week, Rwandan nationals started arriving…

[caption id="attachment_50438" align="alignnone" width="1300"] The team behind Covid-19 fight[/caption] Rwanda has confirmed four new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 54 in two weeks. The first case in Rwanda was confirmed on March 14. Of the four cases, is included a person who came from Dubai and another from the United States of America. Both…

[caption id="attachment_50304" align="alignnone" width="799"] Kigali under total lockdown. Latest Covid-19 case involves a person who came from Dubai[/caption] One new case announced by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday 25 has pushed the number of positive New Coronavirus cases in Rwanda to 41. The Ministry said the identified case includes one traveler from Dubai and…

[caption id="attachment_50277" align="alignnone" width="1379"] A UR Building in University of Science and Technology. Photo Internet[/caption] University of Rwanda (UR) has advised students to use the Covid-19 quarantine time to identify their weaknesses and strength and work hard to improve written and spoken English language, as well as an understanding of ‘hard English’. The statement asking…

[caption id="attachment_49951" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Face Mask[/caption] On Sunday, Rwanda confirmed two new coronavirus Covid-19 cases including nationals who came from Dubai, bringing the number to 19 confirmed cases. Among the new Covid-19 patients is a thirty-two (32) year old Rwandan citizen who came from Dubai on Thursday 19. Another patient is 32 years old who…

[caption id="attachment_50003" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Minister of Trade and Industry Soraya Hakuziyaremye[/caption] Authorities from the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Private sector federation of Rwanda (PSF) have warned traders against hiking prices. They were also requested not to use substandard materials amid coronavirus(COVID -19) outbreak. The official statements from the private sector body (PSF) and…

[caption id="attachment_49886" align="alignnone" width="762"] Researchers after the meeting[/caption] Researchers in various universities have argued the government to transform the existing education curriculum that does not help students to address home-based challenges. Researchers say that the existing education system does not equip students with skills that target solving challenges including environmental-related hazards, poverty, and gender-based challenges,…

The Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR) has started preparation for the 2024 presidential elections, with party leaders calling upon party members to abide by political ethics. Preparations started with party leaders asking members to be politically and socially disciplined to uphold good image and to serve as a role model to the potential campaigners.…

[caption id="attachment_49628" align="alignnone" width="1080"] The lecturers from five universities[/caption] Social entrepreneurship lecturers from five universities have convened in Kigali to lure  university students into entrepreneurship instead of waiting for the already scarce ‘white color jobs’. Business and entrepreneurship senior lectures came from University of Nairobi, University of Burundi, James Cook University of Singapore, Dusseldorf Heinrich-Heine…

[caption id="attachment_25877" align="alignnone" width="2048"] President Paul Kagame during the launch of drones in Muhanga district 2016[/caption] Zipline Rwanda – a robotics firm operating unmanned aircraft-drones that deliver blood to hospitals in remote areas has completed 25,000 flights that saved thousands patients in emergency cases. Zippline, the company which introduce the world first service of drone…

[caption id="attachment_49256" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Sorting out prior to packaging[/caption] In the last year’s national dialogue – Umushyikirano, Eugene Mukeshimana a Chili pepper farmer in Bugesera district in Eastern Province brought his case to the attention of President Paul Kagame. The upcoming farmer  told the President that in the previous season he lost Rwf800, 000 due…

[caption id="attachment_49188" align="alignnone" width="640"] Breeding Sweet potatoes in Rwanda[/caption] Vitamin A deficiency is most common in Africa and can cause blindness, increase risks of infection especially in children and adults. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 0.6% of Rwandans are blind while 12% have presbyopia disease─ a gradual loss of the eye’s ability…

Rwanda’s National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has set a target of collecting $95million from coffee export revenues by 2024 from $68million last year. This new coffee export revenue target represents an increase of $27million compared to the earning in the last fiscal year (2018/2019). New coffee export revenues targets were announced during the campaign…

On July 4, last year, Fredric Nzasenga miserably packed his bags containing home belongings, and left the capital Kigali, back to his home village in Nyarubaka sector, Kamonyi district in Southern Rwanda. He left in disarry. In fact, Nzasenga, a carpenter who had tirelessly worked hard to start a carpentry shop in Kigali, was in…

Three retired police officers are being detained at Remera metropolitan police in the capital Kigali for allegedly impersonating as acting corps serving in the traffic department to steal money from people after they promised them quick issuance of driving permits. The suspects; Augusto Munyemana, Theogene Rukundo and Noel Munyarugendo were arrested by the national police…

One Web, an international telecommunication giant says commercialization for its satellite internet services worldwide will be operational around April 2021. This communication comes a day before the launch of the second batch of thirty-four (34) satellites to be held on 7 Thursday, in Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. The first batch of six (6) satellites was launched…

Travellers visiting Rwanda will only tell stories of the robust, courageous and quite amazing mountain gorillas in the north, the beautiful scenery of Akagera national park –home to the big five in the East. Others will tell their compatriots back home the stories of traditional culture of Rwandan dancers, leave alone canopy walkway in the…

[caption id="attachment_47589" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Ebola Vaccination at Nkombo Island[/caption] Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined efforts to stop Ebola from crossing to the Rwandan soil through vaccinating citizens neighboring high-risk zones, but mostly encouraging residents to be hygienically disciplined. In August last year, Rwanda and DRC Congo agreed to increase regular…

Rwanda’s Ministry of Health has said that travelers from yellow fever prevalent countries will be required to present yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter in the country. “It is a mandatory travel document for travelers from some countries,” said Minister of Health Dr. Diane Gashumba. The statement issued on Saturday 25, reads as follows:

[caption id="attachment_47312" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Beneficiaries of PRICE donation[/caption] National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) target collecting $104million from tea revenue exports in the fiscal year 2019-2020, from $84million the fiscal year 2018-2019, meaning an increase of $20million. These new tea export revenues for this fiscal year (2019-2020) were announced, during the event of handing over…

[caption id="attachment_47285" align="alignnone" width="1028"] Security check-in China - respiratory mask is now recommended to avoid coronavirus[/caption] Ministry of Health in Rwanda has advised traveling agencies working at Kigali international airport to provide respiratory masks to passengers heading to China due to the outbreak of a mysterious respiratory disease known as ‘Novel Coronavirus’. The disease has…

During this year’s Umushyikirano, or National Dialogue Council President Kagame, who chairs the annual event reiterated the importance of not only access to education for all but quality education. One of the main challenges the Rwanda ministry of education is addressing is the student to teacher ratio. Until 2018, primary schools taught children in shifts…

Rwanda's Health Ministry has established new efforts for Ebola virus prevention, after death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rose to 2236. The 10th outbreak in RDC is considered to be the worst second epidemic ever in the country. Figures released by the Ministry of health indicate that Ebola death toll in DRC…

Rwanda Education Board says that the instructors of  teacher training colleges(TTC) will sit for international English standard tests to measure their English language proficiency and quality of skills they pass to students aspiring to be professional teachers. Primarily, International English standard tests prepared by British council, test teachers on grammar and English vocabulary. But Rwanda…

As the rest of Rwandans and the world celebrated Christmas, Julienne Mukasekuru was in deep shock. She experienced a depressing and shocking condition when heavy downpour started - demolishing her house - ruining her day. At around 6:15pm on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, Christmas mood was high in Mukasekurus’ family, but soon after the family…

[caption id="attachment_46611" align="alignnone" width="700"] Biogas project - Rubavu prison[/caption] Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) target 100% usage of cooking technologies to improve health and reduce environmental damage caused by the excessive use of firewood for cooking, this year. Apart from firewood usage risking desertification in the country, World Health organization says smokes from the combustion of…

[caption id="attachment_46543" align="alignnone" width="1024"] At Mageragere prison, celebration of the new year featured both modern and traditional dances[/caption] As New Year celebrations mood get high in the city of Kigali and the rest of the world, inmates in various prisons across the country started celebrating on New Year eve. At around 10: 20 am,  December…

[caption id="attachment_10329" align="alignnone" width="1085"] Over 4000 inmates from Nyarugenge Prison relocating to new facility at Mageragere prison[/caption] Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) says it has made tangible steps to transform the institution, but admitted it still grapples with high numbers of prisoners per one prison guard. Currently, the ratio of a prison guard is 1:30 inmates,…

[caption id="attachment_46496" align="alignnone" width="783"] Left-Right: shimwe Umubyeyi Marie Regine(6th best in PLE), Elvin Humura, best in Primary, Salvi Mucyo, best student in O-Level, Gashugi Muhimpundu Adeline second best in O Level[/caption] The Ministry of Education has released results of the National exams for Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) and Ordinary Level (O’Level) for the Year 2019.…

As preparations to celebrate the New Year intensify, do not worry to grab a glass of liquor or beer at your favorite spot. A group of emergency professional drivers commonly known as “Abasare” are ready to drive you back home from wherever you will be. The name Abasare in traditional Rwanda are sailors, people established on…

[caption id="attachment_46359" align="alignnone" width="414"] One Web which launched a satellite that will enable connection of Rwandan schools[/caption] One of the most important goals for Rwanda’s vision 2020 is to move towards a knowledge based economy. The government has made quite important improvement in areas of access to education which is the way to go. Although…

[caption id="attachment_46258" align="alignnone" width="873"] Soil erosion in a Rwandan hilly land[/caption] Anew survey conducted by Rwanda Water and Forestry Authority (RWFA) says about 45Million tones of top soil is washed away by soil erosion that occurs in several mountainous areas across the country, annually. These figures were announced during hydrological meeting that convened environmental experts…

[caption id="attachment_46128" align="alignnone" width="800"] Minister of Education, Eugene Mutimura speaks at National Dialogue Council-Umushyikirano 2019[/caption] The Ministry of Education has made two crucial promises that could positively change lives of thousands of students . The ministry pledged to build 416 Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centres or simply, one TVET school in every sector…

[caption id="attachment_46030" align="alignnone" width="799"] President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame[/caption] President Paul Kagame says access to education for children is good, but having quality skills is important for them to be able to compete at the international labour market, where the country is heading. The Head of State made the remarks at the…

[caption id="attachment_45949" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Some of the equipments by GCS[/caption] Global Civic Sharing (GCS), a South Korean sponsored development organisation has donated irrigation equipment to vulnerable farming communities in Nyarubuka Sector, Kamonyi district, Southern Province. Beneficiaries are small scale farmers in social category commonly ‘ubudehe’ categories one and two. They consist of poor families who…

[caption id="attachment_40145" align="alignnone" width="640"] Kwita izina 2019. Mothers taking care of a baby gorilla to be named next month.The baby emanates from Ntambara Group[/caption] The population of mountain gorillas, one of the world’s most endangered species has increased to 1063, according to the new survey from Greater Virunga transboundary collaboration. The survey indicates that Gorillas…

[caption id="attachment_45720" align="alignnone" width="640"] GCS graduates.[/caption] In 1983, Vérène Uwiragiye experienced a heartbreaking experience, after she passed primary school examinations, qualified for the government scholarship, but was refused by corrupt government officials. At the time of selecting scholarship beneficiaries, Uwiragiye was among five best students in Gitarama Prefecture, current Kamonyi district in Southern Province. By…

[caption id="attachment_45586" align="alignnone" width="5184"] The geologists, once in Kigali were given a welcome reception at the Chinese embassy in Kigali[/caption] An airplane carrying a group of forty seven (47) Chinese geologists touched down at Kigali international airport on Friday 6. The experts are coming to carry an assessment of Rwanda’s minerals. This serves as first…

Ministry of education has 'cleared the air' about the long standing disagreement on using Kinyarwanda as a medium of instruction in lower primary, replacing it with English. The policy of using Kinyarwanda language as a medium of instruction in lower primary school came into force in 2015. In a bid to implement a system dubbed…

[caption id="attachment_45495" align="alignnone" width="1114"] Rwandan Entrepreneurs attending a training facilitated by Jack Ma, a Chinese Billionaire[/caption] Rwandans have shown a growing appetite of acquiring extra professional skills, with more trainees who fly to China for human resource training programs increasing by 50% since 2015. In 2015, 86 trainees flew to China for training. The following…

[caption id="attachment_45436" align="alignnone" width="640"] CP John Bosco Kabera andPhilip Amoateng- Airtel Rwanda CEO at the Gerayo Amahoro Campaign in Nyabugogo[/caption] As preparations for festive season intensify across the country, Rwanda national police has started campaign against reckless drivers who cause accidents during Christmas day. The day of celebrating Jesus Christ birth day. Festive season road…

[caption id="attachment_45370" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Prosecutors and trainees at the launch of the three day seminar[/caption] Sixty prosecutors and investigators across the country have started essential training in investigating and prosecuting human trafficking and transnational crimes. The three-day training that started at Lemigo hotel runs from 3 to 5 December, this year. This training aims at…

[caption id="attachment_45333" align="alignnone" width="663"] Moto taxi riders in Kigali- Pascal Technology and partner promise to install more than 7000 GPS and Taxi meter on motorcycles by February 2020[/caption] Altron, a South African technology company has partnered with Pascal Technologies, a local company to install over 10,000 motorcycles with Global positioning satellites (GPS) gadgets and taxi…

[caption id="attachment_45189" align="alignnone" width="616"] AIMS - Rwanda graduation[/caption] It’s a cold Wednesday morning. Jovian Hirwa, 10, is busy searching  about acids and bases  using wireless internet on a laptop at Dove international school, Kigali City. Nature of acids and bases was an assignment from his teacher–the work Hirwa is supposed to present to seven classmates…

[caption id="attachment_45015" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Fred Mufulukye, Governor of Eastern Province(Right) and Mayor of Rwamagana district Mbonyumuvunyi Rajab(Left) give a gift to Chinese Amb. Rao Hongwei in Rwamagana district last Sunday[/caption] On a rainy Sunday morning in Rwamagana district Eastern Rwanda, residents in social category one and two commonly known as ‘Ibyiciro byubudehe’ could not hide…

[caption id="attachment_44882" align="alignnone" width="700"] Callixte Nsabimana(Left) in court May this year talks to his lawyer[/caption] The case of Callixte Nsabimana has been transferred to High Court Chamber for International and Cross-Border Crimes located in Nyanza district and will start in substance next week. Nsabimana is accused of 16 criminal counts which include forming an armed…

[caption id="attachment_44776" align="alignnone" width="795"] Child delegate makes a point at National Child Summit[/caption] Children representatives across the country have requested the government to tighten further punishments against irresponsible adults who abuse their educational rights. Children passed their message during 13th national children’s summit– the annual event that brings together children representatives from different sectors of…

From Monday to Wednesday this week, all roads are leading to examination centres as Primary 6 students sit their first ever national exams. A total of 286,087 pupils are sitting for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) this year, up from 255,173, last year–an increase of 12%. The pupils will sit for 5 exams including Mathematics, Social…

Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have today discussed modalities to launch operationalization of La Corniche border post, commonly referred to as ‘Grande Barrière’ that links Rubavu district to Goma town, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The $9 million border  post was funded by Howard G. Buffet Foundation—a philanthropist organization championed by Howard Graham Buffett.…

Chinese companies working in Rwanda have formed a new employment program to fight unemployment among Rwanda-China alumni. Currently, over 600 Rwandans have graduated from various Chinese Universities including Xiamen, Peking, Shanghai and Jiao Tong universities. The new program dubbed: "Job fair" is among other intensified efforts by the Rwandan government to fight unemployment among graduates,…

[caption id="attachment_43145" align="alignnone" width="600"] The new potato varieties with high concentration rate of beta-carotene.[/caption] Rwanda has introduced five new sweet potato varieties, in an intensified effort to fight stunting, which has become a national concern. Available figures from Integrated Household and Living Conditions Survey (EICV4-2015) in September 2015 indicated that 38% of Rwandan Children below…

Four years ago, Patrice Habimana experienced life threatening condition of his elder brother who graduated at the University of Rwanda with bachelor’s degree in business administration but remained jobless for three years. To Habimana, it is shame that a university graduate can find himself in impossibility of affording basic things in life. “My father always…

[caption id="attachment_42756" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Emanuel Nyirinshuti[/caption] Ten years ago Emanuel Nyirinshuti left Nyamasheke district, western province–his home area to search for green pastures in Kigali city. After spending a week in Kigali unemployed, his uncle found him a casual labor job at a construction site in Kicukiro district. Later on, a quick learner, Nyirinshuti shared…

Apollinarie Mukabutera, resident of Nyarubaka Sector in Kamonyi district in Southern Rwanda, has been living in extreme poverty to such extent that her neighbors isolated her. Her situation worsened when her husband died in 2000. “He was our family’s bread winner and his death hugely affected us,” Mukabutera told KT Press. In Gitare village Nyarubaka…

On a breezy Saturday morning in Kamembe sector, Rusizi district in Western Rwanda, elderly genocide survivors, as old as 50-90, could not hide smiles on their faces as they welcomed top government officials. The officials were survivors' guests of honour. But the officials, who included Local Government Minister Prof. Anastase Shyaka, Solange Kayisire, Minister in…

[caption id="attachment_42028" align="alignnone" width="1024"] L-R: Hubert Ruzibiza, the Chief Executive Officer of FONERWA, Dr Christopher Nuttall, executive director of R20[/caption] Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA) and 20 Regions of Climate Action (R20) – a global alliance for smart cities and smart villages (GASCA) have signed an agreement to search and identify a rural area where a…

[caption id="attachment_41370" align="alignnone" width="624"] Coffee washing station in Muhondo sector, Gakenke district[/caption] Rwanda is celebrating the 115th Anniversary since coffee was first introduced in Rwanda. The Anniversary coincides with International Coffee Day on October 1st, established by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), as a way of promoting coffee as a popular drink. It is a…

[caption id="attachment_41360" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Officials explain EazzyPay at Equity Bank press conference[/caption] The push to a cashless economy continues apace, albeit at a slower pace than hoped. Rwanda has set 2024 as a target for general acceptance digital payment, and for all government payments to go digital. The Rwanda subsidiary of Equity Bank has launched…

In spite of government efforts, conditions especially hygiene, in many schools remains poor. This became apparent during a surprise inspection of Karaganda school, in the District of Burera. Conditions left inspectors shocked and lost for words. Pupils at the school are left to pick up discarded pieces of paper from rubbish heaps for use as…

MasterCard­­­­ Foundation is committing $50 million to train youth in Rwanda for the tourism and hospitality sectors. The initiative “Hanga Ahazaza”, or plan for tomorrow is a five year project that aims to create thousands of jobs and employment in the tourism and hospitality sectors for young people. The tourism and hospitality industries are among…

[caption id="attachment_41201" align="alignnone" width="800"] A student struggles to write the word welcome.[/caption]   Top officials at Rwanda Education Board (REB) say they are shocked by the alarmingly low levels of student attainment, and poor teaching standards found in many schools in Gicumbi District, Northern Province. This emerged after a surprise inspection by a team of…

Friends and diplomats yesterday joined Chinese community living in Rwanda to celebrate the 70th anniversary, since the founding of the People's Republic of China. At the national level, the 70th anniversary will be cerebrated on October 1 - a day since Mao Zedong, whom the world came to know simply as Chairman Mao, led his…

Top young local hardware developers have started the competition, a sprint-like event in which programmers, designers and entrepreneurs join together to intensively develop prototypes within three days. In the competition, young innovators assisted by mentors are tasked to be typically ambitious, passionate, find solutions for challenges, most especially in private business and industry sector. The…

Japan’s International Development Agency (JICA) has handed over a five-year agricultural project to the government, which will continue to run it. The ‘Smallholder Market-Oriented Agriculture Project (SMAP)’ which was piloted in twelve districts, including Rwamagana, Kayonza, Kirehe and Musanze, aims to help farmers move from subsistence farming to producing surpluses for both national and international…

[caption id="attachment_26279" align="alignnone" width="616"] Drones to Deliver Blood[/caption] Zipline Rwanda - a robotics firm operating unmanned aircraft-drones that deliver blood to local hospitals, has set new targets to quadruple blood supply destinations in remote hospitals and health centers in Rwanda. Zipline has set new targets from supplying 25 remote hospitals and health centers to 100…

[caption id="attachment_40914" align="alignnone" width="640"] Dengue Fever is caused by tropical mosquito bites.[/caption] An outbreak of dengue fever – a mosquito-borne viral disease has attracted the attention of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and responsible officials from regional health Affairs, demanding an immediate solution to contain transmission. Rwanda says it is on high alert as…

[caption id="attachment_40867" align="alignnone" width="1658"] Prime Minister Ngirente signs in a book of condolence in honour of late Comrade Mugabe.[/caption] Rwanda's Prime Minister Dr.Édouard Ngirente today joined thousands of mourners at the state funeral service of former Zimbabwe President Robert Gabriel Mugabe who passed away on 6 September this year. Mugabe’s Body was flown back from Singapore…

A young local entrepreneur specializing in Chili pepper farming could, in a near future, see his agribusiness firm, turn a billion dollar size, following a $500 million deal signes with a Chinese to supply dry chilli in the next five years. Dieudonné (Diego) Twahirwa, the owner of Gashora farm, yesterday signed a five year agreement…

Kigali is executing a project that is set to be a place to kill the stress without having to board a Safari car to the furthest Eastern Province, the home to the Big Five or Musanze, the home to gorilla silverback. The project Nyandungu Wetland eco-tourism Park is being implemented by Rwanda Environment Management Authority…

[caption id="attachment_26279" align="alignnone" width="616"] A drone delivers blood to one of the remotest hospitals in Rwanda. The country has been selected to host drone flying competition.[/caption] Fresh from earning global accolade as the "Uber for Blood" service provider country because of its provision of blood to remote hospitals using drones, Rwanda has been selected as…

[caption id="attachment_40645" align="alignnone" width="1248"] Fiston Rutikanga, the young graduate who owns the alcohol test App[/caption] An alcohol detector technology that was invented by a graduate from Kigali Polytechnic Institute  is set to be assembled in China by Top Ten Electronic Company with expertise in electronic gadgets. A car alcohol detector technology inventor,  last month inked…

[caption id="attachment_40551" align="alignnone" width="920"] Traditional healer harvesting leaves to treat patients. Rwanda is creating a garden that will bridge the gap in traditional medicine[/caption] Rwanda is making a step further in green therapy following an ongoing creation of a medicinal garden in Nyandungu wetland which stretches between Kanombe and Ndera sectors of Kicukiro and Gasabo…

 September 1990 will be memorable among Rwandan believers, most especially the Roman Catholic community. Between September 7 and 9, 1990, late Pope John Paul II visited the country with a message of Peace and dozens of clerics were ordained, blessed by His Holiness in person. The three days of his stay in Rwanda were quite …

Indian Luxmi Tea factory has opened its branches in Karongi district, Western Province with the capacity to produce 1,000,000Kg of dry tea, annually. The new factory dubbed ‘Rugabano tea factory’ is worth about Rwf4 billion. With over 100 years in tea business and horticulture across the world, Luxmi group ltd targets to boost local tea…

[caption id="attachment_40123" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Some of the beneficiaries of the Chinese Scholarship[/caption] The People’s Republic of China has awarded scholarships to 200 Rwandan students who are expected to acquire skills the country needs most to develop further. Sponsored students will pursue dental surgery, civil engineering, Agriculture, development studies and Electricity engineering. These students will pursue…

About 200 elders have graduated in Civil Leadership Training which intends to improve social welfare in Nyarubaka sector, Kamonyi district. The one month long training where beneficiaries were trained on improving living conditions, starting and sustaining small scale business through embracing financial saving discipline was concluded last week courtesy of  Global Civic Sharing (GCS) through…

Fire has affected RWACOM, a plastic manufacturing industry located in Gisozi sector, Gasabo district. The affected part of the industry largely includes raw materials used in manufacturing plastic products that are later supplied in capital Kigali and the whole country. The fire started at around 3:00pm from the compound and later extended inside the premises…

[caption id="attachment_39842" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Richard Tusabe, DG RSSB[/caption] Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) investment portfolio reports that for the first since it was set up in 2010, its investment portfolio has grown to a value of one trillion Rwandan Francs (Rwf), or just over a billion US dollars.  RSSB manages Rwanda’s entire social security, including…

[caption id="attachment_39716" align="alignnone" width="745"] Kitabi tea factory which scoops highest award at Mombasa tea auction[/caption] Kitabi Tea Factory – one of the tea marks sold under Rwanda Mountain Tea at the East African Tea Traders Association (EATTA) in Mombasa scooped the unprecedented price of $6.06 per kilogram for its best BP1 invoices. In tea jargon,  the…

[caption id="attachment_39560" align="alignnone" width="768"] Gisozi fire incident[/caption] Hundreds of traders in Kigali city will restart from ash following a series of massive fire outbreaks that gutted their shops within the last two months making Rwf3.8 billion loss. The incident started on June 3, when Gisozi furniture market from Gisozi sector, Gasabo district, allegedly the biggest…

[caption id="attachment_39494" align="alignnone" width="600"] If you have several residential houses, one of them which is supposedly your home will be tax exempted[/caption] Rwanda’s tax body has started a campaign that is expected to boost district revenues and increase tax compliance among property owners. A law on immovable properties that was passed in September 2018 requires…

Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA)'s Rwandan branch is constructing a state-of-the-art medical school  that will be up and running in January 2020. Already, $ 16 million has been spent on the first phase, but the whole project is expected to require much more. The multi billion school will have several departments including Bachelors of…

[caption id="attachment_39283" align="alignnone" width="900"] Imihigo- performance contracts one of the indicators of accountable governance and citizen participation[/caption] Rwanda has been ranked the best country in improving quality of life, rule of law, accountability and transparency at the continent level. Rankings from World Bank, indicates trends how African countries have improved their Policy and Institutional Assessment…

[caption id="attachment_39154" align="alignnone" width="1080"] AHF has three stands at Kigali expo to satisfy the demand in condoms[/caption] Of every 5 people you meet at Kigali international trade fair – Expo 2019, many chances are that, 3 have  a condom in their pocket/bag. This tells you that, though in previous seasons telecom companies, banks and food…

[caption id="attachment_38976" align="alignnone" width="570"] Involved in wood processing . Credit Photo: Sawmill East Africa Ltd - SEAL[/caption] A new audit which has exposed poor performance in Rwanda’s wood industry has compelled the government to start an open competition that will see established companies earn fund and skills to boost the sector. On July 25, 2019,…

An audit conducted by the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) has unearthed poor quality of fruits and vegetables production in Rwanda, which, experts say, could hamper the country's export revenues. Available statistics from the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB) indicate that fruits and vegetables production has increased the country's export receipts. For instance, between…

Beneficiaries of the Global Civic Sharing Rwanda on July 10 convened at Nyarubaka in Nyarubaka sector, Kamonyi district for the General meeting. Organized by Global Civic Sharing Rwanda, the General meeting intended to give beneficiaries a platform to evaluate their outcomes of the fourth cycle. General meeting is one of our activities under the "Self-reliance…

[caption id="attachment_38414" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Nzasenga stands inside his burnt carpentry shop.[/caption] Fredric Nzasenga miserably stands next his "completely burnt" carpentry shop in "Gakiriro ka Gisozi" - as the place is famously known. He looks weak, but not sick. Rather, he is mentally dismantled - following massive fire that gutted his shop - along with others…

[caption id="attachment_38216" align="alignnone" width="700"] Simon the Robot. The students called it a brother to Sofia the Robot[/caption] APACOPE, a high school in Kigali has students who dream big and who believe that if David Hanson, the founder of Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics which created Sofia the Robot could do it, they can also do it…

For the second time in one month, properties have been destroyed after fire swept through Agakiriro-Gisozi - One Stop center furniture market of  the capital Kigali located in Gisozi sector, Gasabo district in the capital Kigali. The market largely includes furniture and timber workshops which supply the capital Kigali and the whole country. On June…

[caption id="attachment_38104" align="alignnone" width="1032"] MInister Diane Gashumba sinzitises parents on balanced diet. She is giving milk to children[/caption] Imbuto foundation- a philanthropy organization championed by Rwanda’s First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has resumed the campaign to sensitize communities across the country to adopt health behavior that will improve their wellbeing. The ‘Baho Neza Integrated Health…

As part of celebrations to mark the African Child Day 2019, Parenting Child Care Rwanda – a local Charity organization, on Thursday, June 20, took focus on educating citizens and parents on child rights. The exercise kicked off with parents, children and other activists convening in Jali sector, Gasabo district in the capital Kigali to…

Rwanda will start exporting refined gold to increase competitiveness on International market, following the completion of a $5 million gold refinery plant. Located in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the capital Kigali, ‘ALDANG’ gold refinery plant has the capacity to processes about 200 Kilograms of gold daily. A three months old ‘ALDANG’ gold refinery…

[caption id="attachment_37503" align="alignnone" width="2880"] Beneficiaries of AIF's Nootri Family at Kibagabaga hospital[/caption] Africa Improved Foods (AIF), the Kigali based food factory which provides fortified blended foods has extended the hand to vulnerable patients at Kibagabaga hospital – Gasabo district in its social responsibility drive. With annual production of 45,000 metric tonnes of fortified blended foods,…

March 4th was a day like any other when Angelique Uwingabire from Nyarubaka sector, Kamonyo district woke up early morning to go for farm chores. On attempt to grab a cup of water to clean her face, Uwingabire dizzied   and suddenly fell down. The 27 year old expectant mother was rushed to Nyarubaka health center…

[caption id="attachment_37404" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Sabrina Irakoze a Senior 3 student from Karubanda Girls School who won the competition[/caption] Over the weekend , hundreds of secondary school students gathered at the University of Rwanda (UR) College of Medical Sciences, Kigali city  for finals in ‘Chinese Bridge Competition’-a Chinese language proficiency competition. ‘Chinese Bridge Competition’ gives a…

[caption id="attachment_37053" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Riders Lounge[/caption] When you plan to go to your weekend hangouts, at times you care much about entertainment offers and the friends you are likely to meet at the end of a-5 day routine business. Others will tell you that safety of their car in the parking is the first thing…

[caption id="attachment_36940" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Participants during the dialogue. Photo: Gabriel Dusabe[/caption]   A four-day regional dialogue is undergoing in Rwanda’s capital Kigali to discuss community-based approaches that can facilitate victims and effects of Gender-based violence issues in communities. Funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) – for the next four days, the…

  Following China President Xi Jinping pledge to implement satellite public Television penetration programs to African villages, Chinese Embassy in Rwanda has fully installed television sets to public places including; hospitals , sectors, schools, among others. Public television penetration program was President Xi’s pledge during China-Africa Cooperation summit in Johannesburg-South Africa in 2015. The installed…

[caption id="attachment_29365" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Car free day. No worry for your child. A car is not allowed at car free day[/caption] City of Kigali has been awarded global ‘Public Fitness award’-one of Wellbeing City Awards categories sponsored by NewCities, non-profit organization that aims at shaping a better future for cities. Wellbeing City Awards – The…

[caption id="attachment_36721" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Divine Masezerano(middle) performing[/caption] Over the weekend, hundreds of university students gathered at the University of Rwanda (UR) College of Medical Sciences, Kigali city for finals in ‘Chinese Bridge Competition’- a Chinese language proficiency competition. ‘Chinese Bridge Competition’ gives a chance to University students to exhibit their Chinese language skills in arranged…

[caption id="attachment_36693" align="alignnone" width="925"] Willy Nyirigira CD4 project manager at the launch which was attended by cooperative leaders from across the country[/caption] Land O’Lakes, an International Development and nonprofit organization that aims at transforming lives has developed  a tool that will help to phase out mismanagement challenges among local cooperatives. ‘Cooperative measurement tool’ (PM2) which…

International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)- aglobal meeting industry network has ranked  Rwanda as the second most popular destination for international conferences and events on the continent. This year’s ICCA rankings pushed Rwanda up from third position, last year. Rwanda has been named second after Cape Town (South Africa) scooping first position. The rankings, released…

[caption id="attachment_36527" align="alignnone" width="2144"] Kevin Rudahinduka-Program Director in Bank of Kigali[/caption] Bank of Kigali Group PLC has conducted career guidance among university students, purposely to share experience about labour market demands. Dubbed ‘Career Fair 2019’ that kicked off at University of Rwanda (UR), Gikondo campus -Kigali City with a theme,‘Redefining career’,  it also aims at…

[caption id="attachment_36428" align="alignnone" width="1080"] At the presentation of the software[/caption] SAKURA-a Japanese leading ICT solution provider for education has created software that will easily introduce pupils to early learning of mathematics basics including; addition, division, multiplication, among others. The software dubbed ‘Interactive mathematics software’ was revealed during the press briefing on May 10 at Japan…

The National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (NURC) is conducting rehabilitation campaign in the community to prepare reintegration of an estimate 30,000 prisoners who are set to be released in the next two years after serving their jail sentence. NURC reaches the community through churches, community meetings, mosques, among other venues. Twenty five years after the…

Rwanda’s Water and Sanitation Corporation (Wasac) has launched new facilities with a production of a total 55,000 cubic meters daily for Kigali city where claims of water shortage . The facilities consist of new Nzove I water treatment plant with production of 40,000 cubic meters expandable to 65,000 cubic meters and Nzove II with initial…

An event currently taking place at Nyanza Genocide memorial in Kicukiro district – Kigali city today will trigger so many emotions. It consists of decent burial of 84,435 bodies of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi victims that were retrieved from several areas of  Kigali city since May 2019. With more than 12,000 victims of Genocide…

Rwanda Military Hospital has kicked off  a campaign to screen and freely treat impaired vision (blindness) and skin cancer for people with albinism. Skin cancer to people with albinism-medically known as Melanoma is caused by both Ultra-violet and direct sun rays that damages the skin and blinds eyes. The campaign that kicked off at Rwanda…

[caption id="attachment_36084" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Dubai Expo 2020 site[/caption] Local floriculture Companies are looking forward to expanding market to Asian and Middle East countries in the upcoming International Expo dubbed ‘Dubai Expo 2020.’ Organizers - Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) have already registered businesses from 132 countries. Rwanda will be represented by horticulture companies among other businesses.…

Rwanda has set new targets for revenues earned in hosting Regional and International Conferences to an increase of 8%. According to Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB), the new revenue targets will increase to over $88 million this year compared to $74 million last year. In the last 3 months of 2019, Rwanda has so far hosted…

[caption id="attachment_35745" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Minister of State Ndimubanzi(L)and Indian High commissioner to Rwanda[/caption] Indian government has donated Hepatitis B and C drugs worth over $1.5 million (approximately Rwf1.4 billion) to Rwanda which will help the country to subsidize the expensive treatment. In December last year, Rwanda launched a $ 113 million national campaign to uproot…

[caption id="attachment_29626" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Simulation exercise at Miltary hospital[/caption] Local health workers and people who serve directly (front-line workers) in high risk Ebola area outbreaks will start working under safety conditions, following a cabinet meeting approval for their Ebola vaccination. Dubbed “recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus vaccination” (“rVSV-ZEBOV”) –an experimental vaccine for protection against Ebola virus…

Rwanda has completed construction of a habilitation center worth Rwf 1.5 Billion that will deliver medical services to the physically disabled people, upon inauguration. Patients (physically disabled) will use health insurance also locally known as “Mutuelle de Santé” to access medication, among other model of payments to clear medical bills. The center Dubbed ‘Gahini rehabilitation…

[caption id="attachment_35045" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Chantal Rwakazina, the mayor of city of Kigali(L)  and Sara Berbel Sanchez, Economic policy and local development in Barcelona City council[/caption] Rwandans who dream to visit Barcelona, the capital city of Spain with rich history of football may soon start enjoying the good cooperation of capital cities of both countries –…

[caption id="attachment_34933" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Japanese vice minister of foreign affairs, Kenji Yamada[/caption] Following the ongoing Chief Executive Officers’ (COE) business forum in Kigali, Japanese vice minister of foreign affairs, Kenji Yamada has pledged to attract more investors to Rwanda. Yamada who met Japanese investors on sidelines of business forum (CEO forum) at the ambassador’ residence…

[caption id="attachment_22384" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Bisate Lodge wide view[/caption] Travel consultants for world billionaires have tipped them to travel to Rwanda for vacations this year. Business insider­­-Singapore business based Publication Company teamed up with boutique luxury travel agency and Original Travel, agencies that plans trips for high-net-worth individuals, to find out the hottest spots the elite…

From miles of walk to get clean water, residents of Nyanza district in Southern Rwanda have been relieved - following a completed Rwf3 billion water facility. Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has finished construction of new Mpanga water treatment plant that is expected to boost access of clean water in prone areas of southern province.…

  SORAS Ltd – Rwanda’s oldest and best insurance company has finally merged with Saham – their toughest rival on the market. Saham is a subsidiary of a Moroccan firm. Both insurance companies (SORAS Vie Ltd and Saham) raced to get clients in life and general insurances before deciding on coming together. Since 1984, SORAS…

[caption id="attachment_34473" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Sister Eugenie Kairaba, Fawe Girls School - Kigali headmistress receives computers from Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Henry Rao Hongwei[/caption] Following the visit of China's first lady Peng Liyuan to Fawe Girls School in July last year, China Embassy to Rwanda has announced plan to open an education center dubbed ‘China corner’…

[caption id="attachment_34395" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Gihira Water treatment plant in Rubavu district. Muvumba multipurpose dam is next[/caption] Rwanda Water and Forest Authority (Rwfa) has started construction of Muvumba multipurpose dam worth Rwf100 billion that will boost agriculture and supply hydro- electricity power to the drought-prone Nyagatare district in Eastern Province. According to Rwfa officials, the dam…

[caption id="attachment_34063" align="alignnone" width="640"] We are all Rwandans one of a few Rwandan movies[/caption] Rwanda is working on a project that would put the film industry among the options for any artist who is thinking business. Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is promoting a new office that seeks to boost local film industry and put it…

On a cold Friday morning, the gently rising sun shines at a decently paved compound in one of the villages in Nyamata sector, Bugesera District in Eastern Province. At the compound, however, an interesting scene attracts everyone's attention. A full squad of elderly mothers in sports jerseys fill the compund. It's a special Sports Friday…

[caption id="attachment_7756" align="alignnone" width="1400"] Cargo handling at Mombasa port[/caption] Rwandan Private Sector Federation (PSF) has stated that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) posed by some East African Community country members continue to hinder the competitiveness of cross-border trade. The major NTB barriers cited by PSF includes; slowness of clearance at the customs of Mombasa and Dar es-Salam,…

[caption id="attachment_33504" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Students at Rwanda coding academy in class[/caption] As Rwanda launches the first ever coding academy in the remote Nyabihu district, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has announced that it is only the start. Officials at the ministry said on Friday, that they are finalizing a plan to construct other…

[caption id="attachment_33452" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The best performing students in National examinations were awarded with laptops[/caption] The Ministry of Education has released results of National Exams for the A level – general education and Technical Education Vocational Training (TVET) - 2018. An overall 42,145 candidates sat the national exams and 37,184 representing 88% of them passed.…

[caption id="attachment_33426" align="alignnone" width="1198"] Olivier Nsengimana(second right) during treatment of a grey crane[/caption] Olivier Nsengimana, a Rwandan private conservationist has been awarded the ‘Future for Nature (FFN) 2019 - a prestigious international award that celebrates tangible achievements in protecting wild animal and plant species. The annual award (FNN) worth € 50, 000 is given to…

Hundreds of youth from Kigali on Saturday boarded buses to Huye and Nyanza districts of Southern province and Bugesera district in Eastern province for a study tour at living museums. In these districts, a couple of years ago, Unity Club, an organization of women leaders or spouses of leaders started a philanthropy project to build…

United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has reiterated commitment to support Rwanda’s key projects to improve the country’s wellbeing and good governance principles. The commitment was made at the launch of a photo exhibition of projects the program funded in Rwanda in the last five years. The one-month photo exhibition that was launched on Tuesday, February…

[caption id="attachment_33234" align="alignnone" width="717"] At Kanombe International airport-simulation exercise[/caption] Rwanda has conducted its third aerodrome emergency exercise drill to perfect quick rescue preparedness in case of airplane crash. The simulation exercise was held on Monday - January 11, 2019 at Kigali International Airport. It includes putting out fire of the burning airplane, evacuating passengers in…

[caption id="attachment_33150" align="alignnone" width="800"] cassava plantation. RSB launched standards for cassava among others[/caption] Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has launched an additional 293 product standards to improve locally made products ‘Made in Rwanda. The new batch of Standards cuts across different sectors including; construction, food and processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. It is an addition to…

A two-day conference of chiefs and directors of military intelligence has kicked-off in Rwanda's capital Kigali, with a call for intelligence community to work together to respond to the on-going regional threats. The summit that aims at strengthening security in the region attracted military intelligence officials from six member states of the East African Community…

Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has ordered Usine Textile du Rwanda (UTEXRWA) – a textile industry to relocate in a gazetted wetland urgently. Starting January 28, Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) gave one-week to businesses operating in wetlands to relocate. Utexrwa currently operates from Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo district its home since 1985 when it was…

[caption id="attachment_32995" align="alignnone" width="1004"] Magashi camp[/caption] Travel Agency Company, a united-States of America adventure travel and Publication Company has named Rwanda’s Magashi Hotels among the most highly anticipated hotel unveilings of 2019. According to Travel agency Company, the facility (Magashi Hotels) is among many other facilities anticipated to increase tourism and adventure globally. The six-tented…

[caption id="attachment_32959" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Students waiting to be served upon arrival at Rwanda Coding academy[/caption] Sixty students have commenced studies at the Nyabihu based Rwanda Coding Academy,in a 3 year program that comes to face cyber security threats among other contribution to the digital world. The students who arrived at the campus on February 3,…

The Ministry of Environment has launched first Private Forest Management Units (PFMUs) to safeguard the individual forests and boost responsibility in forest harvesting. PFMUs was launched in Fumbwe,  Rwamagana District, Eastern Province on January 31 aiming at reducing destruction on private small holder forests and to significantly increase the overall forest resource productivity, sustainability and profitability. The…

[caption id="attachment_3144" align="alignnone" width="620"] A maize crop garden under mechanized irrigation in Eastern Province. Maize and rice farmers accused buyers for reducing prices without their consent.[/caption] Agricultural policy makers have advised farmers to start thinking about collective selling points, which will allow them to sell in bulk and impose market prices. The proposal follows persistent…

[caption id="attachment_32794" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Minitsers of Education Dr Eugene Mutimura and Dr Isaac Munyakazi[/caption] The Ministry of Education has announced a decision to definitively close two faculties of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Medicine and Surgery of the University of Gitwe. The Ministry, through its affiliated institution – Higher Education Council (HEC) conducted a comprehensive external…

[caption id="attachment_32742" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Chinese festival foods[/caption] As the Chinese New Year 2019 knocks on the door, Chinese people living in Rwanda have welcomed it by sharing symbolic festival food with friends. Chinese festival food include dumpling, noodles, fish, rice cake (Niangao), among others and symbolize good luck, surplus, fortune and longevity. The Chinese New…

[caption id="attachment_29727" align="alignnone" width="800"] Teacher at Kazo Primary School in Kamonyi district shows a student what she should have done during school quiz.[/caption] The Ministry of Education (Mineduc) will today launch the 4th quarterly national campaign inspection performance of schools in the country. According to ministry of education, the week-long campaign that aims at improving…

Rwanda polytechnic has a kicked-off a program to evaluate and certify barbers and hairdressers operating in Kigali City. The two-month evaluation that started at Iteto salon, Kigali city on Thursday targets 500 hairdressers and barbers with the aim of improving competence, protecting lives and improving professionalism. The evaluation also aims at giving a chance to…

[caption id="attachment_32479" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Mutatsineza(Left) receives her certificate from Dr James Gashumba, Vice chancellor of Rwanda Polytechnic[/caption] It was an emotional moment when Rosine Mutatsineza was proclaimed the best student in automobile mechanic program of the Institute of Polytechnic Regional Center (IPRC) Kigali City. The program, which run for 14 days and targeted 239 technicians…

The Rwanda Energy Group (REG) has reported an annual loss of Rwf19 billion ($21.3 million) following continuous cases of electricity theft. Currently, the energy group distributes 220 megawatts from the national grid, but 44 megawatts of it (19%) is lost through theft and technical loss, officials told KT Press. According to REG officials, technical losses…

[caption id="attachment_32326" align="alignnone" width="750"] Rwanda: 14 Perish in a Mining Accident[/caption] Fourteen people have been confirmed dead in Mwulire Sector, Rwamagana district in Eastern Province after a mine caved on them – local authorities told KT Press. The tragedy that happened at around 8am on Monday, January 21, is the latest tragedy in a series…

[caption id="attachment_31979" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Surgeons at work at Rwanda Military hospital[/caption] Responding to the high demand in plastic surgery services, Rwanda has started a process to train more surgeons who will join the existing small team. There is in the country, two plastic surgeons who have 400 patients waiting to get served. They are based…

Gishwati - MukuraMore is still coming for all tourists, either from Rwanda, foreign residents or any visitor who love Rwandan wildlife. Formerly encroached, Mukura-Gishwati natural forest which lies between Rubavu, Rutsiro, Ngororero and Nyabihu districts in Western province will join Volcanoes, Nyungwe and Akagera national parks respectively as Rwanda seeks to boost tourism. Rwanda Development…

[caption id="attachment_31730" align="alignnone" width="873"] Relocation from Mazane in previous phase[/caption] The last batch of residents living at the remote and high risk Mazane Island in Lake Rweru, Bugesera district will be relocated to an inland model village by March 2019 officials say. The final (third) re-location phase will consist of 140 families that will be…

[caption id="attachment_31681" align="alignnone" width="975"] C:\Users\HP\Desktop\Mineduc officials and parents hand a laptop to a candidate[/caption] The Ministry of education (Mineduc) has awarded 20 best performers in national exams whose results were released on Monday. Mineduc released the 2018 results of Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and Ordinary Level (O’Level). Gihana Ishema Blessing from Kigali Parents primary school…

[caption id="attachment_31653" align="alignnone" width="1000"] one of the cow and her offspring[/caption] Residents of Rweru model village in Bugesera district are celebrating the festive season with a smile, thanks to cows they got as a gift from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2018. During Modi’s visit to Rwanda he gave a gift of 200…

It is Christmas in Kigali, and as usual, you know it by travelling to any taxi park across the city. The congestion is characteristic of Christmas Eve, and Christmas as many are boarding to go upcountry to celebtrate with family and friends. Well, Rwanda’s urban population is slightly below 20% as of 2017 which means…

[caption id="attachment_31495" align="alignnone" width="847"] Rwanda Coding Academy[/caption] As more students continue to embrace general technical education, sixty young students who have scored highhly in Mathematics, Physics and English in Ordinary level exams will in January 2019 board buses for a 3-year challenging program in Nyabihu district. With a motto ‘Born to Code’ the Rwanda Coding…

[caption id="attachment_31325" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Etienne Safari(front line) shows his literacy certificate, one of his lifetime achievement[/caption] It was an emotional moment when Etienne Safari 82, was handed a certificate, recognizing him as a literate after eight decades of illiteracy. The certificate is his only official document from Ministry of Education he had ever had. Safari…

[caption id="attachment_31221" align="alignnone" width="544"] A technician tests the E-Motor wiring[/caption] In March next year, electric motorcycle taxis could begin plying Rwandan streets cutting down on the level of gas emissions the country endures due to petroleum burning motorcycles. Following 3-years of research and road testing, Ampersand – a Germany based electric vehicle company has declared…

[caption id="attachment_31132" align="alignnone" width="1263"] UR graduation[/caption] The Ministry of Education has asked the High Education Council (HEC) to initiate ranking universities next year, first of its kind in the country’s history. Dr. Eugene Mutimura, Minister of Education proposed this during a 1 –day consultative meeting of universities leaders last week.  “Why don’t we have university…

[caption id="attachment_31046" align="alignnone" width="1024"] First Lady Jeannette Kagame with Michel Sedibe Exuctive Director of UNAIDS[/caption] The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has named Rwanda's First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame Global Special Ambassador for Adolescents Health and Well-Being. The event coincided with the presentation of Vision and Status of Global HIV Response conference in Kigali…

Participants at the meeting between Mineduc and partnersThe Ministry of education (Mineduc) and partners are in talks intended to improve accessibility of professional internship for university students. The talks brought together university vice chancellors from Rwandan universities, polytechnic schools across the country and the Rwanda Private Sector Federation(PSF). The discussion held on Thursday December 5th…

[caption id="attachment_30983" align="alignnone" width="1000"] First Lady Jeannette Kagame with Imbuto sponsored students[/caption] The First Lady Jeannette Kagame has asked students to be active citizens who put forward positive change in their communities. The First Lady who is also the chairperson of Imbuto Foundation was addressing students under Imbuto Foundation scholarship project 'Edified Generation’ during the…

[caption id="attachment_30884" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Seunghoon Woo – GCS Project Manager dancing with beneficiaries of the campaign in Nyarubaka last week[/caption] Global Civic Sharing (GCS), a South Korean development organisation has kicked off campaign against early pregnancies in Nyarubuka Sector, Kamonyi district. Early pregnancies figures in Nyarubuka Sector indicate that 29 villages in the sector, 52…

[caption id="attachment_30750" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Tom Close and wife at Made in Rwanda expo[/caption] Afrobeat singer and medical doctor, Tom Close real name Thomas Muyombo is currently showcasing his other gift on top of treating patients and entertainment. Tom Close has kicked-off reading culture campaigns through writing of short story books for children. Close is exhibiting…

[caption id="attachment_30681" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Jack Kayonga(Left) receives the Rwf 20 million dummy cheque from Bheki Mthembu, Cimerwa CEO[/caption] Rwanda’s cement manufacturer, Cimerwa PPC has contributed Rwf 20 Million to the Agaciro Development Fund, a local sovereign wealth fund. The check was handed to Jack Kayonga, the Chief Executive Officer of Agaciro Development Fund by Bheki Mthembu,…

[caption id="attachment_30668" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Police peacekeepers board to Juba, November 26,2018[/caption] Rwanda National Police(RNP) have deployed 240 police force for a one-year peacekeeping mission under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Commissioner of Police (CM) Jean Bosco Kabera, Police spokesperson told KT Press on Monday, that the deployed force include 190 males and…

[caption id="attachment_30663" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Chinese delegation at NAEB[/caption] Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Henry Rao Hongwei has pledged to attract more investors in coffee business to Rwanda. This follows the Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) Africa hub that was signed between Rwanda and Alibaba Group – China’s biggest e-commerce company last month. The deal gave Rwanda’s…

[caption id="attachment_30580" align="alignnone" width="1080"] One of the key speakers makes a point at Kigali audio visual forum. Three filmmakers will  get a six month training[/caption] International film companies have pledged to train three best Rwandan filmmakers and ultimately, to distribute their work to the global market which would place them among the best sellers. During…

Global Civic Sharing (GCS) – South Korean development organisaton has donated irrigation equipment to farming communities in Nyarubuka Sector, Kamonyi district, Southern Province. The program that started in September this year targets effective and modern farming during the dry season. On November 19, the equipment that was donated includes ten water tanks and ten water…

[caption id="attachment_30538" align="alignnone" width="971"] Pupils at break time. New school calendar intends to improve quality of education[/caption] The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) is set to propose a new school calendar that is expected to boost education environment and quality. According to sources in the Ministry of Education, the new proposal might see both primary and…

[caption id="attachment_30481" align="alignnone" width="2400"] Minister Eugene Mutimura tells the centre coordination;"Go!go!"[/caption] As National Exams for Ordinary Level and A Level start, the Ministry of Education has sent a warning that it may be tough against attempts to malpractices. Dr. Eugene Mutimura, Minister of Education launched national exams at SOS Technical High School located at Kagugu…

[caption id="attachment_30346" align="alignnone" width="960"] A local perfume made out of Patchouli[/caption] Rwanda plans an upward shift on its annual export revenues from Essential oils to $10 million by 2021 up from $500,000 this year, National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has said. Essential oils produced in Rwanda include; Geranium, Eucalyptus, Pyrethrum and Patchouli oils as…

[caption id="attachment_30243" align="alignnone" width="550"] IPRC Musanze where the 4IR started from[/caption] Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has kicked-off a one week awareness campaign on gradual transition from electricity and information technology to high-end technologies and use of Robotics in people’s daily lives. The campaign “4th Industrial Revolution Campaign (4IR)” is targeting local industries and industrial related…

[caption id="attachment_30137" align="alignnone" width="2592"] Kacyiru Primary pupils at national exams[/caption] The number of Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidates is increasing, thanks to more efforts that were deployed to bring street children back to school. On Monday, November 12, 2018, the PLE started with 255,173 candidates sitting exams from 893 centers across the country.They include 138,831…

[caption id="attachment_30049" align="alignnone" width="873"] Nursery school in Rwanda[/caption] The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has told religious institutions that it belongs to them to build nursery schools to increase the rate of child enrollment to pre-primary education. On Thursday November 8, 2018, the ministry convened a meeting bringing together religious leaders and other child activists and…

[caption id="attachment_30030" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Farmers spray pesticide at Kagitumba marshland in Matimba sector, November 7[/caption] After defeat of army worm December last year, the pest have already invaded about 350 hectares of maize in Eastern Province. Armyworm is a strange pest that feasts on crops including; maize, Sorghum, bean, among other crops. It was identified…

[caption id="attachment_29984" align="alignnone" width="1200"] RNP and private security companies in a meeting - November 6[/caption] Responding to unprofessional conduct of some private security companies, Rwanda National Police (RNP) have vowed to tighten supervision. Among the shortfalls areas RNP has identified among the private security companies includes; lack of proper training ground and security equipment, ineffective…

[caption id="attachment_29888" align="alignnone" width="640"] A Sorwathe artefact at the current plant. the tea factory has now grown to open a new one[/caption] Sorwathe Ltd – Rwanda’s tea-growing and processing company, has launched a new green tea factory worth $1 million (Rwf866 million) in Rulindo district, Northern Province. Factory owners say the new venture, located in…

[caption id="attachment_29727" align="alignnone" width="800"] Teacher at Kazo Primary School in Kamonyi district shows a student what she should have done during school quiz. Mock exams are a much bigger quiz to prepare students to national exams[/caption] National exams countdown: 11 days are left before Primary six students show what they do best at the Primary…

[caption id="attachment_16696" align="alignnone" width="705"] Laurent Mirasano in his Kigali plant nursery. flowers are selling like hot cakes[/caption] Four Rwandan floriculture companies have been nominated for the world largest floriculture international trade fair in The Netherlands. International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) will be held from November 7 through 9 in Vijhuizen City, Northern Netherlands. It is…

[caption id="attachment_29727" align="alignnone" width="800"] Student at Kazo Primary School in Kamonyi gets explanation on her class examination results[/caption] Primary and Secondary Schools are winding up preparation for the National exams with expectation of excellent results. The National Exams are scheduled to kick off next week, starting with the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). A total of…

Top Government officials, delegates visiting the country as well as diplomats and development partners today participated in the official launch of the National Tree Planting season. From all corners of the country, leaders joined citizens in the monthly community work (Umuganda) to plant multiple types of trees as the country seeks to meet the deadline…

[caption id="attachment_29511" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Regis Rugemanshuro, the new BK Executive committee member[/caption] Bank of Kigali (BK Group Plc) has added Regis Rugemancuro to its executive team in a move the bank says is in in line with its continues growth. Rugemanshuro who elevated to the lender's top management team, was also appointed Chief Digital Officer.…

Bishop Alex Birindabagabo during an anti drug campaign in Eastern province Responding to a Rwanda National Police (RNP) mapping report which showed the Eastern province to be a major transit route for illegal drugs and local brews, religious leader in the region have committed themselves to take the anti-drug message to their respective congregations. As…

[caption id="attachment_29349" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Film Star David Gyasi[/caption] Fourteen years since his first time to Rwanda, British actor David Gyasi, has returned to rekindle a relationship with a country about which he says it was love at first sight. Gyasi whose credits include big budget films Interstellar, the television series ‘Achilles’, and the new film…

[caption id="attachment_6922" align="alignnone" width="600"] Men at work at Karuruma smelting plant. Rwanda will have a tantalum refinery plant in the next five months[/caption] PLG Plc – a Malta-based International (PLG Plc.) a vertically integrated, metallic materials science company which signed deal to build the tantalum refinery plant in Rwanda has extended its deadline for starting…

Rwanda’s Prime Minister Dr. Eduord Ngirente rolled his sleeves to join residents of Rurembo Village, Gashenyi Cell, Rukomo Sector, Nyagatere district in Eastern Province in the monthly community work known as “Umuganda”. Prime Minister Ngirente laid a foundation stone for the construction of classroom block for the 12- year-basic education program in the area. Speaking…

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has announced an increase of taxes by 22% since Rwanda's transformation from a failed state after the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi to a competitive and sustainable tax based economy. According to RRA, lowest taxes ever collected stood at Rwf62.8 billion in 1998 while last years’ taxes and highest were at Rwf1,…

  Yego Innovations Limited – a local tech company has introduced a new taxi service named “YEGO cab” where cab services will be only offered by calling a toll-free number and get instant services at affordable prices. According to the new technology, customers will just need to call 9191 and a taxi cab will be…

Perinah Mukarukaka resident of Nyarubaka Sector in Kamonyi district in Southern Rwanda, has been living in life-threatening poverty that pushed her into isolation. The 53 year old and mother of 4 children lived that situation (extreme poverty) after her 30 cows and husband perished during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. After the Genocide, Mukarukaka…

Local producers of Rwanda’s premium coffee could be smiling, following a 5 times sale of their coffee on global market. At an internet auction activity organized by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), Rwanda’s premium coffee was bought as high as $41.22 per kilogram – almost five times higher the range of $8-$12 price…

[caption id="attachment_28454" align="alignnone" width="800"] Under investigation: FERWAFA Executive Member in charge of Competitions Eric Ruhamiriza[/caption] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) is detaining two Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) officials over alleged bribery scandal involving a referee. According to officials at RIB, FERWAFA General Secretary Francois Regis Uwayezu and Competitions Commissioner Eric Ruhumiriza were arrested yesterday, September 12, pending…

[caption id="attachment_28021" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Dr Patrick Brazier(Middle), Chief Executive of Education Development Trust which collaborates with BLF in the training project attend an English lesson in Musanze last week[/caption] Building Learning Foundation, a program of the Ministry of Education that aims at improving teaching practice in English and Maths at P1-P3 has unveiled a plan to…

[caption id="attachment_27994" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Ibuka Press conference[/caption] Ibuka, the umbrella of 1994 Genocide Survivor Associations has expressed concern about a continuous resolve of the Mechanism of International Criminal Tribunal (MICT) to undermine its petition in regards to early release of Genocide convicts. A couple of years back, Rwanda challenged the decision of MICT’s president, Theodor…

  Imbuto Foundation – a philanthropy organization championed by Rwanda’s First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has introduced an artistry program that targets young talents across the country. The new project dubbed “ArtRwanda Ubuhanzi” was launched on Friday and will organize annual competition targeting the youth ages between 15-35. The competition will engage the youth in…

[caption id="attachment_27875" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Naeb laboratory will test soil, coffee, tea among others[/caption] Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has certified 11 laboratories that will increase the competitiveness of locally made products on the regional market. This brings the number of certified laboratories to 51. Among the certified laboratories are three laboratories which will test minerals.…

[caption id="attachment_27859" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Female peacekeepers at Shared Accord SA 2018-Kigali[/caption] Former Female military and police peacekeepers who served under several United Nations (UN) missions have advised policy and decision makers to consider gender balance during deployment. At the “Shared Accord SA2018” training at the Rwanda Military Academy - Gako, Bugesra district, some of the former…

[caption id="attachment_7868" align="alignnone" width="1030"] A Condoms booth in the famous Migina spot opposite Amahoro Stadium in Gasabo district.[/caption] Pressure is mounting on Rwandan parents to surrender and join the club of some Western cultures which liberalize the use of condoms for anyone, including teenagers, at home or school. The school of thought which, some government…

[caption id="attachment_27767" align="alignnone" width="1032"] Beneficiaries of the Chinese scholarship[/caption] The People’s Republic of China has awarded scholarships to 12 Rwandan students who are expected to acquire skills the country needs most to develop further. Sponsored students will pursue human Medicine, Aeronautical engineering, Clinical medicine, Petroleum, Agriculture and Electricity engineering. Six of them will pursue Master’s…

[caption id="attachment_27761" align="alignnone" width="1100"] Late Koffi Annan[/caption] Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan has died at age 80, his foundation and family confirmed Saturday. The Kofi Annan Foundation confirmed his death with "huge sadness" in a statement posted on Twitter on Saturday. “Annan passed away peacefully Saturday morning after a short…

[caption id="attachment_27745" align="alignnone" width="717"] AGA Rwanda member shows what he is able to achieve.[/caption] As exhibitors from the just concluded Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF) are celebrating their success stories, a section of the business community is unhappy because they were banned from the event this year. “It is frustrating. Traditional healers from other countries…

[caption id="attachment_13170" align="alignnone" width="915"] Rwandair[/caption] Rwanda’s national carrier – RwandAir has announced plans to increase the number of travel passengers from 926,571 to 1,151,300, during fiscal year 2018/2019, representing an increase of 24%. The increase, according to RwandAir officials, will be triggered by addition of 4 new destinations including; Addis Ababa, Guangzhou, TelAviv, Guinea and…

[caption id="attachment_27440" align="alignnone" width="1500"] New massage kit that replaces a human being[/caption] While some go for refreshment and entertainment, others are flocking the ongoing Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF) to improve their health conditions. Case in point is a Malaysian exhibitor who has proposed an alternative to the human being in a massage room. His…

[caption id="attachment_7754" align="alignnone" width="768"] Farmers sorting out coffee beans at a washing station. The best coffee will be awarded the Cup of Excellence next week[/caption] Organizers of Cup of Excellence (CoE), an award given to the company and farmers who produced the best quality coffee and farmers have nominated 147 competitors for the second stage,…

[caption id="attachment_27193" align="alignnone" width="1200"] At the Entrance. This is tap and Go Card that will be used[/caption] Rwanda International Trade Fair (RITF) has put in place facilities that will allow clients to just carry e-payment cards and enjoy products and services from Rwanda and 23 foreign countries. RITF is an annual event organized by Rwanda…