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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Meteo Rwanda has warned of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country between October 21 and 31. File
Environment
Heavy rainfall, strong winds expected in late October - Meteo
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday, October 21, announced the arrest of evangelist Emmanuel Bucyanayandi for allegedly deceiving followers with false miracle claims and soliciting money from them. Courtesy
Crime
RIB arrests man over ‘posing as prophet, extorting people’
RNP arrested three foreign students from the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali for allegedly assaulting and injuring two motorcyclists in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District on Monday, October 20.
Crime
Three foreign students arrested over assault in Kicukiro
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health
Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts
Flora Mutezigaju, Deputy Director General of REB, delvers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Education
Woman finds hope as her autistic son improves through playful learning
Senior military officers from various countries pose for a group photo at the Rwanda Peace Academy in Musanze on Friday, September 19. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda to host Land Forces Commanders Symposium
Alex Diaw, General Retail Manager at Maraz, a Senegalese luxury leather goods company operating in Kigali on what President Faye's visit to Rwanda means.
Economy
Senegalese business community in Rwanda react to presidential visit
Six people were killed and another injured following torrential rain in Murama Sector, Kayonza District, on Thursday, October 16. Courtesy
Environment
Kayonza: Heavy rain kills six, destroys several properties
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), presenting the 20242025 annual activity report, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Rwanda
Nine key takeaways from new human rights commission report
Rwanda National Police officers who completed eight-week professional training programmes at the Egyptian Police Academy. Courtesy
Security
Rwandan police officers complete specialised courses in Egypt
A view of an accident that killed two people and 11 others injured  in Runda Sector of Kamonyi District on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Rwanda
Kamonyi: Two killed, 11 injured in multi-vehicle collision
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), addresses Members of Parliament while presenting the 2024/2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Law
Prison overcrowding drops by 30%
A resident is assisted by Irembo agent in Burera District.  The government is developing a new digital platform, Mbaza, designed to improve service delivery across local government institutions. File
Technology
Govt developing new digital system to enhance public service delivery
The newly inaugurated RFI branch is located at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) in Huye. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda Forensic Institute opens first regional branch in Huye
The Minister of Local Government,  Dominique Habimana,  addresses Members of parliament on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Govt reduces land service fees following public complaints
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers
Delegates during the meeting as The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG).
Economy
Afreximbank, AfCFTA Secretariat roll out digital trade portal in Rwanda
Officials pose for a group photo during the listing ceremony of Energicotel PLC in Kigali on October 10. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Independent power producer lists 145% oversubscribed bond on bourse

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