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Participants pose for a photo during the Sober Generation Initiative Youth Special Umuganda on September 18. Photo by Elvis Ndateba

Beyond the bottle: Rwanda’s youth embrace sober living

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ingufu Gin Ltd is among the facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed by Rwanda FDA last month. More than 900,000 litres of illicit alcohol have been seized across the country as authorities intensify crackdown on illicit alcohol. Officials have also reported changes in spending patterns, cases of violence and alcohol-related emergencies during the same period. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Health

As illicit alcohol crackdown bites, families count gains

Friday, September 18, 2026
Some chemicals and hazardous waste collected from schools and health facilities. They will be stored at a new facility that was constructed near Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali. File
Environment

Hazardous waste to be temporarily stored at new specialised facility

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Workers destroy substandard alcoholic beverages seized by police and local authorities across Rulindo District’s 17 sectors on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Health

All you need to know about disposal of ethanol, illicit alcohol

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Workers destroy illicit alcoholic beverages seized following the government's decision to shut down several companies producing illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks. Courtesy photo.
Editorial

The fight against illicit alcohol belongs to us all

Thursday, August 06, 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
Some illicit alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police following the FDA Rwanda's decision to immediately shut down eight alcoholic beverage manufacturing factories on Sunday, August 2. Courtesy of Umunota
Crime

50 in custody over illicit alcohol production, distribution

Monday, August 03, 2026
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
Production of homemade beverages such as traditional beer urwagwa will now have to be approved by village health committees. Courtesy
Health

Homemade beverages now require village approval under new rules

Wednesday, July 15, 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
Editorial

Govt should take tough stance against illicit alcohol

Friday, July 10, 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