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 Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
The Gasabo Intermediate Court postponed the hearing in the case involving businessman Jean Nsabimana, commonly known as ‘Dubai’, alongside his co-defendants. File
Law
Court adjourns hearing of businessman ‘Dubai’, former Gasabo district officials
The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies approved the draft law governing the University of Rwanda (UR) and Rwanda Polytechnic (RP). Sam Ngendahimana
Education
Parliament approves draft law governing UR, Rwanda Polytechnic
RIB says it has arrested Patrick Niyigena in connection with charges related to bribery and abuse of authority. Courtesy.
Crime
Ministry of Youth official arrested on bribery charges
The Rotary International president, Gordon McInally is expected in Rwanda for a three-day working visit, from March 21-23. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rotary International president visits Rwanda
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Rwanda
MPs task govt to resolve vulnerable Genocide survivors’ issues in six months
James Kabarebe, Minister of State in Charge of Regional Cooperation and Kipchumba Murkomen, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport during the signing on March 19.Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda, Kenya commit to enhance transport along Northern Corridor
Joseph Harerimana, widely known as Apostle Yongwe was sentenced to a one-year suspended sentence and a fine of Rwf 750,000 for fraud Gasabo Primary Court on Tuesday, March 19.
Crime
Apostle Yongwe gets one-year suspended sentence for fraud
Thomas Ostros, European Investment Bank (EIB Global) Vice President and Dianne Karusisi , Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, March 14. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
European Investment Bank, BK ink partnership in agriculture finance
The prosecution this week requested the Nyagatare Intermediate court to hand the former Governor of Eastern Province, Emmanuel Gasana a 10 year jail sentence and a fine of Rwf 144 million  over allegations that include; soliciting and accepting illegal benefits in exchange for favors and abuse of office. The court will render a verdict on April 11.
Crime
Prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for former Governor Gasana
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice addresses delegates at the African Law and Tech Network Summit 2024, at Norrsken House, Kigali, on Wednesday, March 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI.
Technology
Justice minister calls for adoption of technology to enhance access to justice
Jean-François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office and Aimable Havugiyaremye, the Prosecutor General of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe on Tuesday, March 12. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka
Top French prosecutor calls for end to impunity as he honours Murambi genocide victims
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers remarks during the  the Commonwealth Day event at Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-tourism Park. Courtesy
Environment
Commonwealth Day 2024: Rwanda pledges continuous ecological resilience, youth involvement
Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Rwandans are partaking in the annual observance of Commonwealth Day. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Rwanda joins global celebration of Commonwealth Day
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente interacts with Sahr John Kpundeh, the Country Manager for the World Bank in Rwanda and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana (R) after a meeting on Friday, March 8. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda, World Bank strengthen bilateral cooperation for sustainable development
Denis Kazungu, the ‘serial killer’ responsible for the deaths of 13 people has been handed a life sentence by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Friday, March 8. File
Crime
‘Serial killer’ Kazungu sentenced to life in prison
Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente meets with  Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, in Kigali on Thursday, March 7. Courtesy
Environment
PM Ngirente meets with Green Climate Fund boss to enhance collaboration
Some of the young girls who benefit from Imbuto Foundation sponsorship during the celebration of the International Day of Girl Child in Musanze, on October 11, 2022. Photo Courtesy.
Women
IWD: Rwanda to celebrate 30 years of women’s contribution to national transformation
University of Rwanda students during a class at Gikondo Campus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education
Higher education: What changes does draft law governing UR, RP bring?

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