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Four people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks in Kamonyi District, with two others receiving treatment in hospital.
Rwanda

Kamonyi: Four killed, two others hospitalised after taking illicit brew

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
Health

Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 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
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
Joyland Company Ltd, known for its popular Salama Juice brand, has been ordered to close following violations of quality standards and enforcement of regulatory laws.
Crime

Salama juice producer among factories, pharmacies closed over quality violations

Monday, October 20, 2025
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvestre Twajamahoro, the Police Spokesperson for the Western Province. Courtesy
Security

Western Province: Police step up efforts to curb illicit brew from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Eric Dusengimana meets with his former counterparts during a campaign to fight against smuggling in Burera District.
Rwanda

Burera: One former Kanyanga dealer now leads anti-smuggling campaign

Monday, October 06, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the 31st celebration of Rwanda’s Liberation Day on July 4, 2025. Village Urugwiro

Kagame’s surgical, measured, and intentional liberation message

Friday, July 11, 2025
He’s showing one of his workers what to do.
Health

How former addict survived Kanyanga and found strength in sawdust

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025