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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
The 470,000 littres of seized ethanol will be disposed at the Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Rwanda

470,000 litres of ethanol to be discarded amid crackdown on illict alcohol

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Kiwingu is among 52 alcoholic beverages that have been temporarily suspended to be imported amid a nationwide crackdown on products considered a threat to public health. Courtesy
Law

FDA suspends imports of over 50 alcoholic beverages

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
Ingufu Gin Ltd is among 47 alcoholic beverage manufucturing companies whose standardisation certification licences have been withdrawn by RSB. Courtesy
Rwanda

Standards body withdraws S-Mark for over 80 alcoholic beverages

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Some illicit beverages seized in Gatsibo on Tuesday, August 4. Rwanda FDA on Tuesday, August 4, announced the closure of 27 companies, as part of the ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution.
Crime

Over 130 companies closed as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
A waiter on duty at Kisimenti Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

What data reveals about alcohol consumption in Rwanda

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
Inside NBG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy
Rwanda

Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Rwanda National Police officers inspect a facility following the immediate closure of several alcoholic beverage factories across the country. Courtesy photo.
Rwanda

RIB, govt spox shed light on closure of alcohol manufacturers

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the closure of 111 facilities over production illicit alcoholic beverages and revoked their manufacturing licences. Courtesy of Umunota.
Health

Over 100 more facilities closed amid crackdown on illicit alcohol

Monday, August 03, 2026