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Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Friday, August 22, confirmed the arrest of Straton Manirakiza, an official of the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC).
Crime

Another WASAC official in custody over corruption

Friday, August 22, 2025
A military tribunal in Kigali on Thursday, August 21, postponed a bail ruling in a case involving 28 defendants.
Crime

Defence ministry air-ticket scandal: Court postpones bail ruling

Thursday, August 21, 2025
The military tribunal began hearing a case against 28 people, including officers in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) in Kigali on Wednesday, August 13.
Crime

Military, prisons officers, sports journalists charged in military tribunal

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Survivors of Gatumba massacre have renewed their calls for international action and political will to ensure justice for the victims. File
Crime

Survivors of Gatumba massacre demand justice 21 years on

Monday, August 11, 2025
Norwegian authorities handed over Genocide fugitive François Gasana to Rwandan officials at Kigali International Airport on Friday, August 8.
Crime

What to know about Genocide fugitive François Gasana

Friday, August 08, 2025
Moise Nkundabarashi, president of the Rwanda Bar Association. File
Crime

Over 20 lawyers sanctioned for misconduct

Friday, August 08, 2025
PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Crime

VIDEO: Norway extradites Genocide fugitive François Gasana

Friday, August 08, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has announced that the former chief executive of the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Group, Omar Munyaneza has been arrested. File
Crime

Former WASAC chief executive arrested over corruption

Friday, August 08, 2025
Victoire Ingabire. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Court upholds decision to remand Victoire Ingabire

Thursday, August 07, 2025
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has announced the arrest of two of its officers along with 20 civilians in connection with alleged misuse of public funds. Courtesy
Crime

Two RDF officers, 20 civilians arrested over misuse of public funds

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Victoire Ingabire has appealed the decision by Kicukiro Primary Court to remand her pending trial. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Ingabire appeals court decision remanding her

Monday, August 04, 2025
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Crime

Court postpones Victoire Ingabire’s trial to September

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Crime

Court denies Victoire Ingabire bail, orders 30-day remand

Friday, July 18, 2025
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Crime

NAEB official arrested over suspected money laundering

Friday, July 18, 2025
Prosecutors have requested 15-year prison terms for Davis Manzi and his wife, Sophie Akaliza, over $10 million money laundering and fraud charges
Crime

Davis Manzi case: Prosecutors seek 15-year-jail term

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, appears for a hearing in her pre-trial detention case at Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, July 15
Crime

Five things to know about Victoire Ingabire’s pre-trial hearing

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Thierry Murangira, RIB spokesperson. RIB says that genocide ideology cases increased by 8.4 per cent from 191 in 2024 to 207 in 2025.
Crime

Genocide ideology: 250 cases recorded during Kwibuka 31

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Crime

City of Kigali official arrested over corruption

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Denis Kazungu was convicted of murder in March 2024.
Crime

High Court upholds life sentence for serial killer Kazungu

Friday, July 11, 2025
YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, the owner of Umubavu TV channel, and his co-accused at the Nyamirambo High Court. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana conspiracy trial postponed

Monday, July 07, 2025