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Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. Statistics from Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) show that there are a total of 89,034 inmates in the 13 correctional facilities in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Prison population on the rise despite decongestion efforts

Friday, August 25, 2023
The Bible Society of Rwanda says the price of the holy book has increased by 200 per cent after the number of sponsors stopped their donations. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Prices of Bibles skyrocket in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Abed Mutimura, commonly known as AB Godwin, a showbiz videographer. Courtesy (1)
Crime

Local videographer gets suspended sentence for illegally flying drone

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy
Law

1500 cases settled through plea bargain in 8 months

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Abed Mutimura, commonly known as AB Godwin, a showbiz videographer. Courtesy
Crime

Court starts hearing appeal for videographer jailed over illegal drone use

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
A group of suspects that are paraded at Rwanda Investigation Bureau on February 5, 2020. The first six months of 2023 have registered the highest crime rate compared to the previous five years. Sam Ngendahimana
Crime

2023 has highest crime rate in five years – Minister

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
A prisoner with his lawyers during a hearing session during FLN trial in Kigali on February 26, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Prosecution to mediate between victims and suspects in criminal cases

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. More than 22,000 genocide convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi who are set to be reintegrated into society after serving their sentences . Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Genocide: convicts seek reintegration, forgiveness after decades in jail

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Minister of Interior, Alfred Gasana, lays a foundation stone during the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction works on halfway houses in Rwamagana District, on Thursday, May 25. The new facility, expected to be completed by April 2024, will cost more than Rwf1 billion and host 2,000 male and 500 female inmates. Photo: Emmanuel Nkangura.
Infrastructure

Halfway homes will lessen recidivism rates, says Minister Gasana

Friday, May 26, 2023
Officials lay a foundation stone during the launch of the construction works on halfway houses in Rwamagana District on Thursday, May 25. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Infrastructure

What are half-way homes and why is Rwanda rolling them out?

Friday, May 26, 2023
Officials lay a foundation stone during the launch of the construction works on halfway houses in Rwamagana District on Thursday, May 25. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Infrastructure

Works on halfway houses for inmates launched

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Prisoners are equipped with skills in ICT automobile mechanisms. All photos: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Seven things to know as Govt rolls out community service for convicts

Thursday, April 27, 2023