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August 14, 2011

Eliminate malnutrition – Binagwaho urges community workers

RUTSIRO-The Minister of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Friday called upon community health workers to play a key role in eliminating malnutrition – a deficiency that results an unbalanced diet in which certain nutrients are lacking or are in the wrong proportions. Dr. Binagwaho made this call as she concluded her three-day tour of health facilities in the districts of Karongi and Rutsiro, Western Province.

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Financial institutions asked to adopt modern payment system . The government challenged all financial institutions to embrace electronic transactions in a way of promoting a modern financial system. The Minister of Finance, John Rwangombwa, said there is need for a strong and modern financial system in order to achieve strong and sustainable economic development.

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Remera Buffaloes won a record fifth consecutive league title after trouncing rivals Sharks in the final match of the season played yesterday at Rugunga grounds. Buffaloes hit Sharks 36-6 to finish the Inyange industries sponsored 15s league with 35 points. Vincent Kamali made two tries while Lucien Bikamba and Benjamin Makombe had a try each.

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You never know what a day will bring. Sometimes before you fall asleep you look back at what you’ve done and learnt that day and realize that you’ve done and learnt nothing of note; days like that are so depressing to me. However, every once in awhile, you look back and smile in the knowledge that you’ve learnt something that makes you really think and challenge the perceptions you had. I had one of those days Friday night at a friend’s farewell party.  ... Read More »
This story is not about the former US president John F. Kennedy. However the words from his famous inaugural speech made on January 20 1961, offer the best punch line for the wonderful humanitarian effort going in Kenya right now. ... Read More »

The arrest of five individuals for attempting to bribe traffic police officers on Thursday, speaks volumes about the force to fight corruption while ensuring the safety of road users. Such simple actions, by traffic officers, as rejecting bribes from unscrupulous drivers, is something that must be commended. Succumbing to corruption on the part of traffic police officers, can have devastating effects including deaths from accidents, caused by those driving vehicles or motor bicycles that are in faulty mechanical condition.

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