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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
Felix Nkundimana, the CEO of Jali Finance and Frank Mugisha, the former CEO of Koi Pay sign  the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Jali Finance acquires fintech company, Koi Pay
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Australian MP praises Rwandan community for preserving genocide memory
UR's Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance, Francoise Tengera and Zhao Jinsong, Associate Director, IIAS, Tsinghua University, showcase the partners during the  launch of a field station for international and area studies at the University of Rwanda (UR) in Kigali on Thursday, May 9. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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Asia’s top university establishes field station at University of Rwanda
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye ( 2nd R) with other mourners, observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims during the commemoration event in Auckland, New Zealand on April 20,2024. Courtesy
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First-ever Genocide memorial in Asia-Pacific set to be launched
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks during a meeting on the preparedness for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, in Kigali on Wednesday, May 8. Gasinzigwa said that NEC has been working with NIDA and MINALOC to ensure that all residents get IDs in time. Courtesy
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NIDA in race to avail IDs ahead of elections
Pictures of children killed in the Genocide in Nyamagabe. On the night of May 7-8, 1994, during the Genocide against the Tutsi, an awful attack occurred against Tutsi children hosted at the SOS Centre in Nyamagabe.
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May 8, 1994: Interahamwe murder orphans at SOS centre in Nyamagabe
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has recalled Nyanza District Police Commander (DPC) Eugene Musonera amidst emerging reports linking him to crimes during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime
Nyanza DPC recalled amid reports linking him to Genocide crimes
Earlier on May 7, 1994, assailants descended upon several residences, forcibly extracting Tutsi inhabitants.
Kwibuka
May 7, 1994: Killers rampage through homes in Nyanza
On May 6, 1994, the UN Security Council declined a request to beef up its forces aimed at peacekeeping in Rwanda. Courtesy of United Nations, New York Photo
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May 6, 1994: UN declines proposal to send more troops to Rwanda
Catholic nuns who are genocide convicts Maria Kizito Mukabutera and Gertrude Mukangango. Mukangango was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Belgium while Sister Kizito was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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May 5, 1994: Catholic nun’s letter leads to massacre of Tutsi refugees at Sovu Monastery
On May, 1994, at Groupe Scolaire Marie Merci, in Kibeho, a plot aimed at cultivating hatred unfolded when Tutsi students were falsely accused of putting poison in porridge so as to kill their Hutu counterparts. Courtesy
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May 4, 1994: Students accused of listening to Inkotanyi songs on Radio Muhabura, murdered
Groupe Scolaire Gihundwe's current look. The school witnessed genocidal killings on May 3, 1994 against the Tutsi who had sought refuge there. Photo by IGIHE.
Kwibuka
May 3, 1994: Students, children take part in Genocide
A Rwanda Defence Force medical officer attends to a patient during a past medical outreach exercise in Rwamagana District. Courtesy
Health
Defence minister sheds light on new Military Health Service
Marizamunda presents the draft law to Parliament on March 14. Courtesy photo
Rwanda
RDF set to get Deputy Chief of Defence Staff
On May 2, 1994, the killers' government aimed to carry out a massacre of Tutsi sheltering at Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali. Courtesy
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May 2, 1994: Plot to attack refugees at Hotel des Mille Collines foiled
Minister for Public Service and Labour, Jeannette Bayisenge delivers remarks  during Labour Day celebrations in Kigali on Wednesday, May 1. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Low tech use, capital shortages continue to impede job creation - minister
Mourners during a decent burial of victims at the 12th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyundo Genocide memorial site. On May 1, 1994 at Nyundo Catholic Church in Rubavu district, more Tutsi were slaughtered.
Kwibuka
May 1, 1994: Genocide enters new month with continuing atrocities
A view of a section of former Kangondo residential area before the relocation of the residents on March 13, 2020.The High Court, on Monday, April 29, ruled that some families which were earlier relocated from Kangondo and Kibiraro villages in Gasabo District are entitled to financial compensation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
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Court okays financial compensation for Kangondo, Kibiraro property owners

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