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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
A view of the newly completed "Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga", Rwanda’s first luxury floating hotel that is expected to get operational and serve clients by early December. The  uBuranga boasts 10 modern cabins, a swimming pool, a dining salon, a bar, and a viewing deck that allows tourists to explore some of Rwanda’s desirable sceneries. Courtesy
Tourism
Mantis Kivu Queen: Rwanda’s floating hotel ready to sail
Prof Pierre Rwanyindo, who passed away on Saturday, November 5 at the age of 89. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwandans pay tribute to deceased researcher, Prof Rwanyindo
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Health
Rwanda should consider manufacturing ARVs — expert
 Researcher in peace studies,  Professor Pierre Rwanyindo,  passed on at  the age of 89. Courtesy
Rwanda
Researcher Prof Pierre Rwanyindo dies at 89
Militiamen of the FDLR, a genocidal group that is among others that are destabilising DR Congo. A SADC summit held on Saturday discussed the strategy of deployment by SADC states into eastern DR Congo for peace.
Africa
SADC leaders discuss military deployment in DR Congo
People get tested for Non-Communicable Disease during a mass screening exercise n Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health
Health ministry mulls major changes as NCDs surge in Rwanda
Decorated Danish photographer Jan Grarup receiving the Photo of the Year award from Unicef in 2006 over a photo he took during the aftermath of an earthquake that struck the Kashmir region of India. He has won numerous awards for his coverage of different conflicts in the world. Photo by Unicef
Rwanda
Genocide: Danish war photographer on the spot over Rwanda coverage
Frank Gisha Mugisha, Rwanda Chamber of Tourism Managing Director and Tojosoa Razafimahalefa, CTM’s Vice Chairman after signing the agreement in Kigali on October 31. PHOTOS. DAN GATSINZI
Tourism
Tourism: Rwandan, Madagascan private sectors ink cooperation deal
An increased number of Rwandans sought medical attention for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2023. COURTESY
Health
More Rwandans complained of STIs in 2023
The German Historical Museum. Net photo
Crime
Return of Rwandan skulls from Germany will reach crucial stage early next year
Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force meets with Gen Liu Zhenli, Chief of Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China. COURTESY
Security
Gen Muganga in China, discusses cooperation with military top brass
Prof Manasseh Nshuti, the UoK Board of Promoters’ chairman (L) during the handover of the support to the City of Kigali's Vice Mayor Merard Nzahabwanamaguru. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
University of Kigali pays health insurance for over 500 Kigali residents, participates in Umuganda
Two letters of intent were signed between Rwanda Polytechnic and two Chinese institutions - China Africa Vocational Education Alliance and CIIC International Education Technology (Beijing) Company. Craish Bahizi
Education
China to ramp up support for Rwanda’s vocational education
One of FAO officials  educated the students on the importance of water as “life” and “food.”
Featured
FAO tips students on importance of water on World Food Day
Retired Commissioner General of Police Emmanuel Gasana has been suspended from duties as governor of Eastern Province due to matters under investigation. Sam Ngendahimana
Politics
Eastern Province governor Gasana suspended
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International
What you need to know about Rwanda-Saudi Arabia ties
Rwanda Investigation Bureau  personnel during a general assembly. The case, initially presented to the Supreme Court in May of this year by lawyer Edward Murangwa. Courtesy
Law
RIB’s "unconstitutional searches" case set for retrial
Karongi District Council on Monday, October 23, suspended Vestine Mukarutesi from the position of Mayor citing failure to accomplish her duties.
Rwanda
Karongi Mayor suspended over failure to fulfil duties

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