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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
The revised law stipulates a jail term ranging from six months to two years upon conviction, but a crucial prerequisite is the confirmation of postpartum depression by a certified medical professional. Internet
Health
Infanticide: Experts unsatisfied with new postpartum depression clauses
Prisoners at Nyarugenge Prison  on May 26, 2022. According to statistics cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law
Plea bargain: Over 5,000 cases concluded in one year
Antoinette Uwineza, alias Micheline Uwababyeyi, was apprehended on New Year’s Eve by Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen.
Crime
Rwandan woman accused of attempted murder in Nairobi granted bail
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, January 5, postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu to January 12. File
Crime
Kazungu’s trial postponed to January 12
Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters at Kimihurura in Gasabo District. The Supreme Court has ruled to allow RIB to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants.File
Law
Why Supreme Court dismissed petition challenging RIB searches
 Rwanda Investigation Bureau personnel during a General Assembly in 2023.  The Supreme Court has ruled to allow Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants.  Courtesy
Law
Supreme Court dismisses petition on constitutionality of RIB search without warrant
Antoinette Uwineza, alias Micheline Uwababyeyi, was apprehended on New Year’s Eve by Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen. Internet
Africa
Fresh details emerge on Rwandan woman arrested over murder-for-hire plot in Nairobi
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer. Internet
Africa
Uganda lodges lawsuit against Kenya over oil importation
Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen for hire on New Year’s Eve arrested a Rwandan woman and her brother over a murder-for-hire plot.
Crime
Rwandan woman arrested in Nairobi over murder-for-hire plot against Swiss man
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during Rwanda Day in Belgium Brussels on June 10, 2017. After being temporarily halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the annually celebrated diaspora event, Rwanda Day, returns on February 2 and 3, 2024. The 11th edition which will take place in Washington D.C, is among five main events that are expected to take place in 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Five awaited key highlights of 2024
Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) (courtesy).
Rwanda
Rwanda's highs and lows in 2023
Desire Muhinyuza, on Wednesday, December 27, won a legal battle in Kenya to reclaim ownership of an online company valued at Rwf 3.2 billion. Courtesy
Africa
Kenya: Case of defrauded Rwandan investor “a wake-up call”
Desire Muhinyuza (L) with his lawyer at the court in Kenya
Africa
Kenyan court restores Rwf3b company defrauded from Rwandan investor
Denis Kazungu, the alleged serial killer accused of murdering 14 people and burying their remains in his residence in Busanza. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Crime
Top five court cases that stood out in 2023
The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) is scheduled to tip off on February 9, 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball
Rwanda Basketball League: Five key things to watch in the 2024 season
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Law
Major reforms that shaped the justice sector in 2023
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Law
Prisons body explains why Gasana was allowed to temporarily leave jail
A woman works in Agakiriro after studying vocations in Bugesera. The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). FILE
Economy
Gov’t short of 400,000 jobs six months to end of NST1

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