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Last week, the government released new guidelines on homemade beverages, requiring village approval for those who make them. File
Health

Why homemade beverages now require village approval

Monday, July 20, 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 meeting residents of Arusha in Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District after six people died from a reportedly consuming suspected illicit alcohol from a local pub. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyabihu: Six dead after consuming suspected illicit brew

Monday, June 15, 2026
Police and local officials in the City of Kigali destroyed illicit drugs, alcoholic drinks and unlawful products.
Security

Kigali: Police destroy over Rwf60m worth of illicit drugs, products

Friday, May 22, 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 three-day meeting brought together senior officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 2nd and 5th Divisions and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 2nd Infantry Division, deployed along the shared border.
Security

Musanze: UPDF, RDF officers conclude proximity commander’s meeting

Friday, February 20, 2026
Four people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks in Kamonyi District, with two others receiving treatment in hospital.
Rwanda

Kamonyi: Four killed, two others hospitalised after taking illicit brew

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
Health

Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvestre Twajamahoro, the Police Spokesperson for the Western Province. Courtesy
Security

Western Province: Police step up efforts to curb illicit brew from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Eric Dusengimana meets with his former counterparts during a campaign to fight against smuggling in Burera District.
Rwanda

Burera: One former Kanyanga dealer now leads anti-smuggling campaign

Monday, October 06, 2025
He’s showing one of his workers what to do.
Health

How former addict survived Kanyanga and found strength in sawdust

Saturday, June 28, 2025