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The Governor of Northern Province, Maurice Mugabowagahunde and other officials during a tour at opening of Northern Province Expo, which is being held in Musanze District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

You cannot build wealth through gambling, alcohol use, Northern Governor tells youth

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Officials discard thousands of litres of illicit brew during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks in Bugesera District in the past. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Experts: Illicit alcohol crackdown should go beyond enforcement

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Officials and residents destroy some substandard beverages seized during an ongoing crackdown in Rulindo District on Wednesday, August 19. Courtesy

The fight against illicit alcohol is for our future

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Innocent Bugingo, a 30-year-old entrepreneur who spent 14 years struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Courtesy
Rwanda

How 14 years of alcohol addiction took a toll on 30-year old Bugingo and his family

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks. Courtesy.
Rwanda

NCD Alliance backs govt crackdown on illicit alcohol

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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
ACP Boniface Rutikanga, Rwanda National Police spokesperson. Courtesy
Crime

Police record 46% decline in assault cases after recall of illicit alcohols

Friday, August 14, 2026
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), addresses participants at the dialogue. Photos by Mico Elvis Ndateba
Health

Sports community urged to support campaign against alcohol abuse

Friday, August 14, 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
Emile Bienvenu, the Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File.
Crime

Who are the public servants arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, Emile Bienvenu, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File
Crime

Rwanda FDA boss among 18 officials arrested amid crackdown on illicit alcohol 

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Some of over 700 young people demonstrate smo skills acquired during the graduation of 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa on Monday, August 10. Photos by Kellya Keza

The cheap bottle is no bargain when our children’s future is at stake

Thursday, August 13, 2026