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Joseph Harerimana, widely known as Apostle Yongwe was sentenced to a one-year suspended sentence and a fine of Rwf 750,000 for fraud Gasabo Primary Court on Tuesday, March 19.

Apostle Yongwe gets one-year suspended sentence for fraud

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Vincent Munyeshyaka, the BDF chief executive revealed that there are scammers who masquerade as its employees and solicit money from people with projects seeking finance from the Fund. File

Govt warns of scammers masquerading as BDF employees

Monday, March 18, 2024

The prosecution this week requested the Nyagatare Intermediate court to hand the former Governor of Eastern Province, Emmanuel Gasana a 10 year jail sentence and a fine of Rwf 144 million over allegations that include; soliciting and accepting illegal benefits in exchange for favors and abuse of office. The court will render a verdict on April 11.

Prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for former Governor Gasana

Friday, March 15, 2024

MINICOM has fined 113 middlemen who were found to have purchased maize harvests without the necessary licenses. Courtesy

Penalties await middlemen exploiting maize farmers

Friday, March 15, 2024

Byabagamba (pictured) and Rusagara have withdrawn their EACJ petition. File.

Byabagamba, Rusagara withdraw petition from East African court

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Head of French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office Jean-François Ricard speaks to journalists during his visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial in Kigali on Monday, March 11. Photo by Chelsea Nkubito

Genocide: French prosecution launch fresh probe into Agathe Kanziga case

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Head of French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office Jean-François Ricard addresses journalists in Kigali on Monday, March 11. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI

‘Time is against us’: French prosecutor on bringing Genocide fugitives to book

Monday, March 11, 2024

Congolese refugees at Kigeme camp, protesting targeted killings of Tutsi, Hema and Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. All photos Olivier Mugwiza

[VIDEO] Women’s Day: Congolese refugees appeal for end of violence in DR Congo

Friday, March 08, 2024

Denis Kazungu, the ‘serial killer’ responsible for the deaths of 13 people has been handed a life sentence by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Friday, March 8. File

‘Serial killer’ Kazungu sentenced to life in prison

Friday, March 08, 2024

RIB arrested Theoneste Rwagasore, a lawyer who deals in land issues in Kigali, on suspicion of soliciting, accepting, or offering illegal benefits on Monday, March 4. File

Kigali lawyer arrested for alleged bribery

Monday, March 04, 2024

Juvenal Habyarimana former president of Rwanda meets Rwandan Armed Forces (ex-FAR) before the genocide. File

The former Rwandan Armed Forces' central role in preparation of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested seven people who forged 108 documents. Courtesy

RIB cracks down on forgery ring

Friday, March 01, 2024

Juvénal Habyarimana was the second president of Rwanda, from 1973 until 1994. His responsibility in the preparation of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi lies in the fact that he planned its conception and supported it in all sectors of civil, political, and military life, between 1990 and 1994. File

Facts about Habyarimana's role in planning, implementing 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Huye Intermediate Court handed a seven-year jail sentence to two individuals in connection with an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye District in 2023. File

Two sentenced to 7 years in jail over Huye mine incident

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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Rwanda renews call for Australia to extradite two Genocide fugitives

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Joseph Harerimana, popularly known as Apostle Yongwe is a Kigali preacher accused of defrauding people by taking money from his congregation in exchange for miracles. The prosecution on Tuesday, requested the Gasabo Primary Court to sentence him to a three-year jail sentence and a fine of Rwf 5 million. Photo/Igihe

Prosecution seeks 3-year sentence for ‘Apostle Yongwe’ on fraud charges

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. RIB has advised Rwandans to shun fraudulent or corrupt acts and other various crimes.

RIB detains 8 public staff over recruitment exam theft, sale

Friday, February 23, 2024

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Huye official arrested for concealing information on Genocide

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The RNP Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Boniface Rutikanga

70 arrested in three-month Police crackdown on livestock theft

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. Courtesy

In detention, ‘financier of 1994 Genocide’ still struggles to find host country

Friday, February 16, 2024