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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
INGUFU GIN LTD is among eight facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Sunday, July 2. Courtesy
Editorial

Public safety must come before profits

Monday, August 03, 2026
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Health

Rwanda FDA revokes all ethanol import licences over public health concerns

Saturday, August 01, 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
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
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
A client enjoys jollof rice and chicken at a restaurant during lunchtime. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Food safety alert: RBC flags increased contamination risk during holidays

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Some of the children at the Radisson Blu and Convention Centre during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration in Kigali on December 21. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Radisson Blu Christmas tree lighting draws over 3,000 children

Wednesday, December 24, 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
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 26 warned traders against selling Salama juice products that were recalled from the market this week.
Crime

Questions arise about traders still selling recalled Salama juice

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Refrigeration, though very useful, is not all good in all aspects. It does have some health hazards, some of which people are unaware.
Wellness

The hidden risks of refrigerated food

Wednesday, September 24, 2025