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Karekezi, a resident of Ruhango is now blind due to illicit alcohol. Courtesy.
Society

Illicit alcohol left me blind, took my wife's life – Ruhango man

Monday, August 17, 2026
Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks in Rwanda. Courtesy.

What are we eating and drinking? Food safety must come before profit

Friday, August 14, 2026
Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 2026
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Health

Rwandans back crackdown on illicit alcohol

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, August 4. The  dialogue  brought together government officials, musicians, producers, investors and other stakeholders on Tuesday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Govt taps artistes in campaign against alcohol, drug abuse

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Health

Rwanda FDA revokes all ethanol import licences over public health concerns

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Security officers and district officials during an event to destroy illicit drinks in Gasabo. At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year. File
Health

Illicit alcohol linked to over 40 deaths in six months, health minister says

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Officials discard thousands of litres of illicit brew during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks in Bugesera District on November 16, 2025. Courtesy
Rwanda

Eastern Province: Illicit alcohol kills 20, leaves 300 blind 

Monday, March 02, 2026
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) displays illegal alcohol seized in Kigali on October 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

The role of chemistry and toxicology in national security

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Nausea is a sensation of ‘feeling like vomiting’, while vomiting is the actual forceful expulsion of the stomach’s contents.

Frequent nausea? What your body might be telling you

Friday, August 29, 2025
Some illegal beers that have effects to the consumers.
Crime

Inside Rwanda’s fight against rogue alcohol producers

Friday, June 06, 2025