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Murangira speaks during the press conference on Monday. Photo by RIB media.
Crime

Stolen phones worth over Rwf 90 million recovered in seven months

Monday, December 01, 2025
L–R: Patrick Ishimwe (in a black singlet), widely known as Pazzo Man, and John Kalisa (in an orange singlet), known as Kjohn, arrive at Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, November 27, where they are being prosecuted for their alleged role in circulating a sex tape involving Yampano. Courtesy
Crime

Court postpones Yampano's video leak case

Thursday, November 27, 2025
The former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Disaster Management, Antoine Ruvebana
Crime

Ruvebana’s defilement appeal ruling deferred to December

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Singer Bill Ruzima was arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau over drug abuse accusations. Courtesy
Crime

Afro-Soul singer Bill Ruzima arrested over drug use

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Rwanda FDA inspector and an alcohol businesswoman have been arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau. Courtesy
Crime

FDA official, alcohol producer arrested over bribery

Monday, November 17, 2025
The High Court in Kigali has reduced the sentence of Solange Nyirangiruwonsanga, who was previously given a life sentence for the murder of a 9-year-old boy in Gasabo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Court reduces sentence for Kigali woman convicted of child-killing

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Three suspects were arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau for orchestrating a fraud scheme targeting multiple fuel stations across the country, stealing over Rwf 17 million in total. Courtesy
Crime

Three arrested over mobile money fraud after fuel stations lose millions of Francs

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Crime

Victoire Ingabire trial heads to Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rwanda National Police announced on Wednesday, November 5, the arrest of five men for allegedly stealing and vandalizing electricity cables in Gasabo District.
Crime

Gasabo: Five arrested over vandalising electric cables

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
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Crime

Six acquitted in Nyabihu embezzlement case

Friday, October 31, 2025
A total of 16 Nyabihu officials appeared on Tuesday, October 28, in Mukamira Primary Court on charges linked to Genocide Survivors' case. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

Nyabihu officials appear in court over Genocide survivors' houses

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Genocide convict Sosthène Munyemana and his laywer in France. A Paris court upheld Munyemana’s 24-year sentence for genocide crimes committed in Tumba in Huye District. Courtesy
Crime

‘Justice came late, but it came’: Genocide survivor who outlived the ‘Butcher of Tumba’

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Gasabo Intermediate Court has postponed the delivery of the verdict in the trial of Billion Traders Ltd founder, Davis Manzi Sezisoni, and his wife, Sophie Akaliza. Courtesy
Crime

Businessman Manzi, wife's forex trial verdict postponed

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 26 warned traders against selling Salama juice products that were recalled from the market this week.
Crime

Questions arise about traders still selling recalled Salama juice

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Nyabihu District Execuive Secretary David Mugiraneza is among 14 officials facing embezzlement charges. Courtesy
Crime

Nyabihu embezzlement case goes to prosecution

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Police operations carried out between June and August, in collaboration with communities, intercepted nearly 300 kilogrammes of cannabis.
Crime

Police operations intercept 300kg of smuggled cannabis in three months

Friday, October 24, 2025
A French court upheld the sentence for Sosthene Munenyana, a Rwandan doctor convicted of genocide. Courtesy
Crime

'Historic day' as France upholds Munyemana’s Genocide conviction

Friday, October 24, 2025
Genocide convict Sosthène Munyemana.
Crime

Genocide: French court maintains 24-year sentence for ‘Butcher of Tumba’

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Justice Minister, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks during a Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Strengthening Crime Prevention Strategies on Wednesday, October 22,
Crime

Crime prevention a development imperative, says justice minister

Thursday, October 23, 2025
An exhibition that explains the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Gisenyi Genocide Memorial. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

Rubavu officials step up fight against genocide misinformation from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 22, 2025