Politics

This Bannyahe slum, meaning “where do they defecate” was scene of terror. As seen from above, it is surrounded by posh neighborhoods The Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) has vowed to seriously punish soldiers alleged to have spent more than two weeks rampaging in a Kigali slum. More than 10 women…

Here is the letter sent to all State Prosecutors this Wednesday April 1, giving them benchmarks to base on to prepare lists of suspects that will be released as part of Government’s coronavirus control measures All state prosecutors across Rwanda have been asked to compile lists of suspects that can…

Responding to government advisory, a trader in Byangabo center located in Musanze district, paint stand pointa for clients to enforce the recommended social distance The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has introduced a “Policy Tracker” for policies of governments to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This policy tracker summarizes the key economic responses…

The route displayed on the map is the main highway connecting Rubavu district in western province, to Huye district in southern province. Driving takes about 4hrs, while it could take you nearly two days walk A group of men who were working more than 250km away from their homes did…

Monseigneur Filipo Rukamba, Archbishop of Butare Diocese and head of the Episcopal Conference The Episcopal Conference of Rwanda has asked God to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has erupted into a global pandemic. The conference, which is the governing organ of the Rwanda Catholic Church, in a…

Bernard Ntaganda has defiantly remained in the country as others have fled The opposition politician Bernard Ntaganda whose party was usurped, and now operates a single-face platform, says government’s interventions to counter spread of COVID-19 virus will leave people dying from hunger. Government on Saturday ordered a total lockdown of…

The advisory posted on the website of the French embassy in Kigali The French embassy in Kigali has advised French tourists in Rwanda to leave as soon as possible, part of COVID-19 control measures. The embassy, in travel advisory posted on its website, says in anticipation of possible closure of…

This is the house at the center of the valuation battle between owner and Ombudsman. (PHOTO by UMUSEKE) A court in Kigali has dismissed a property valuation provided by Office of the Ombudsman in corruption case against former local official in southern Province. Higiro Jean Baptiste was officer in charge…

The new group claims to be based in Kalehe territory of DRC’s South Kivu province A group calling itself FIAR (FORCE IMPARTIALE POUR L’AVENIR DU RWANDA – FIAR) has been established in DR Congo region where another Rwandan rebel force was nearly decimated. The leaders of the new group are…

The US government’s 2019 human rights report on Rwanda says social media accounts paid for by taxpayers money are used for other sinister actions. “Government-run social media accounts were used to debate and at times intimidate individuals who posted online comments considered critical of the government,” reads the 38-page report…

Residents along this small river are among those that must relocate under the latest warnings Up to 1,000 families living in specific locations around Kigali which government considers “high risk zones” must leave. At a press conference this Monday, Local Government Minister Prof Anastase Shyaka and Kigali Mayor Pudence Rubingisa…

On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and countries that make up our worldwide family. We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection, helping us to imagine and deliver a common future. This is…

Celebrations and events will be held across the world on Monday, March 9 to mark Commonwealth Day. The day will feature everything from street parties to church services, from democracy debates to fashion shows as 2.4 billion people in 53 Commonwealth countries celebrate the history and values that bind them…

Court of Appeal Justice Richard Muhumuza, former Prosecutor General In one of the major genocide cases involving Pentecostal Pastor Jean Uwinkindi (also Jean-Bosco), an appeals justice has opted to recuse himself from the bench. While appearing this Wednesday for start of his appeal at the Court of Appeal in Kigali,…

In one sector of Rubavu district, nearly 10 people were killed by family members in spate of killings that have caused alarm at local and central government levels. For the past 3 months, in Rubavu sector alone, yet there are many other sectors in same district, a mother hacked her…

FONERWA CEO Hubert Ruzibiza (R) at the UN environment conference in Poland in 2018 The Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA) has said contrary to report of Parliament’s budget committee, its execution of the 2018-2019 budget was rated at 55.12%. A report given to Parliament by its committee showed that FONERWA and…

Before Ines Mpambara trimmed her hair to short treated hair, and currently with near-bold head, she donned dreadlocks To her supporters, mainly people who have interacted with her in previous roles, she is extremely humane, hardworking and hates mediocrity. But to her detractors, most of whom knew her after she…

On January 25, Environment Minister Dr Jeanne D’Arc MUJAWAMARIYA and Northern Province Governor Jean Marie Vianney Gatabazi launched the Volcano Flood Control project to help channel flood water when it rains EDITOR: The story below has been updated with new information from the concerned agency. READ: FONERWA Clarifies on Parliament’s…

The presidential palace to be refurbished is located in Ngaliema commune in the DR Congo capital Kinshasa A decision by DR Congo minister for public works and infrastructure to award contract for refurbishment of one of the presidential palaces to contractor said to be Rwandan, has caused a political storm…

Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vincent Biruta here speaking at the annual retreat of all Rwanda’s envoys in Kigali, February 20. The budgets for his team clearly show where the priorities are In a revised budget submitted to Parliament on Monday, various agencies have seen their funding cut, as allocations to…

US President Donald Trump will be the only face the US and probably international audience on YouTube will see during that period In the immediate run up to the U.S. presidential election and on Election Day, the homepage of YouTube is set to advertise just one candidate: Donald Trump. The…

President Paul Kagame at an RDF event with CDS Gen Jean Bosco Kazura (R) and Defense Minister Maj Gen Albert Murasira (R). Gen James Kabarebe is behind the Defense Minister A new Order issued by President Paul Kagame as Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defense Forces sets the exact number of…

Inside the talks venue at Rwanda’s foreign ministry in Kigali with Rwanda’s delegation on right and Uganda’s on left The Uganda government for the first time publicly cited a number of its nationals allegedly “detained in Rwanda” – adding a new layer to the painstaking talks between Kigali and Kampala.…

The meeting of education and senior local officials in eastern province at which Education Minister Dr Eugene Mutimura announced the government decision Government, through the Minister of Education Dr Eugene Mutimura has directed schools affiliated with religious groups to stop asking for money from parents. This money is added on…

A home in Cyarwa suburb of Huye town where the bananas have been cut down (Photo by Kigali Today) All residentials in Huye town with bananas have been directed to cut them down or the authorities are sending groups of men to do the job – causing outcry in the…

President Paul Kagame on Saturday held talks with South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of 33rd African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According to Village Urugwiro, this meeting comes as Ramaphosa prepares to assume chairmanship of the AU at the Summit on Sunday. Ramaphosa is liasing with…

Maître Evode Uwizeyimana: He built and destroyed himself Around late, towards December 2013, blogs of Rwandan exiles ran constant reports that Evode Uwizeyimana was in Rwanda. Speculation was rife that he had “sold his soul” to the RPF party of President Paul Kagame. Then in January the following year, it…

Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza claims RIB is part of deliberate government scheme to curtail her “political activities” The Rwanda Investigations Bureau (RIB) has been constantly summoning Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza to its HQ since October last year – a feat she now says is in complete disregard of her rights. The latest…

Finally, Hussein Niyoyita Zoubair may be held to account The director of a health center in Gicumbi district whose scam caused loss of millions by a community health workers’ cooperative, has been forced out of his office by Health Minister Dr Diane Gashumba. The Health Minister has suspended Hussein Niyoyita…

Phocus Ndayizera (front extreme right) with the his co-accused. All the 13 have made U-Turn on the state’s charges (Photo by BBC Gahuza) All 12 co-accused with BBC journalist Phocas Ndayizera in a rare terrorism case have made a sharp U-Turn and denied all charges brought against them by the…