Igihe

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  • Muhanga Residents Trained on Making Potatoe Cakes

    The project Sweet potato Action for Security and Health in Africa
    (SASHA) trained residents in Muhanga District on how to use
    sweet potatoes while producing juice, baking bread and cakes.

    The project coordinator, Nshimiyimana Jean Claude told IGIHE,
    that SASHA wants to set the groundwork for improving the lives
    of Rwandans by teaching them how to make sweet potatoes
    productive

    He added that Rwandans should actively participate in the
    cultivation of sweet potatoes due to the fact that the crops bring
    in money and help them to address issues of hunger.

    Speaking to IGIHE Minani Joseph, a Sweet potatoes cultivator
    has said since being trained to making baking breads from sweet
    potatoes, he has sold cakes and baking breads valuing Frw 96
    000 thousands

  • Two Tennagers Detained for Dumping Babies in Toilet

    Police in Gasabo District is questioning a 17-year old girl, Clarice Nyinawumuntu for allegedly dumping her child in a pit latrine.

    The suspect was arrested October 9. She is a resident of Nyagatovu Cell in Kimironko Sector.

    She allegedly dumped her baby girl in a pit shortly after giving birth.

    Police in Gasabo said the suspect was reported by a housemaid who found her bleeding in bed as she arrived for her routine duties.

    The body of the baby girl was removed from the latrine and taken to KPH for postmortem.

    Infanticide is punishable to a life sentence under article 143 of the penal code, upon conviction.

    Rwanda National Police reported that another 17-year old girl identified as Marie Joseline Tugirurukundo, resident of Nyakabanda Cell in Niboye Sector, is detained at Kicukiro Police station for allegedly aborting a five-month foetus.

    Any person who carries out self-induced abortion is liable to a term of imprisonment of one to three years and a fine of Rwf50, 000 to Rwf200, 000 upon conviction under article 162 of the new penal code.

  • Two Tennagers Detained for Dumping Babies in Toilet

    Police in Gasabo District is questioning a 17-year old girl, Clarice Nyinawumuntu for allegedly dumping her child in a pit latrine.

    The suspect was arrested October 9. She is a resident of Nyagatovu Cell in Kimironko Sector.

    She allegedly dumped her baby girl in a pit shortly after giving birth.

    Police in Gasabo said the suspect was reported by a housemaid who found her bleeding in bed as she arrived for her routine duties.

    The body of the baby girl was removed from the latrine and taken to KPH for postmortem.

    Infanticide is punishable to a life sentence under article 143 of the penal code, upon conviction.

    Rwanda National Police reported that another 17-year old girl identified as Marie Joseline Tugirurukundo, resident of Nyakabanda Cell in Niboye Sector, is detained at Kicukiro Police station for allegedly aborting a five-month foetus.

    Any person who carries out self-induced abortion is liable to a term of imprisonment of one to three years and a fine of Rwf50, 000 to Rwf200, 000 upon conviction under article 162 of the new penal code.

  • Residents Steal Beer from Truck

    A beer truck belonging to Bralirwa was involved in an accident yesterday leading to the destruction of over 399 beer bottles.

    It’s said immediately after the accident took place; residents arrived at the scene and stole more than 12 crates of beer.

    The Truck (Reg. RL 0653) was carrying 2660 Crates of beer when it failed to negotiate a sharp bend in Rusagara village in Gakenke district.

    The truck driver lost control in the process and collided with another Fuso truck. No one was injured.

    The beer truck driver told journalist that the reckless Fuso driver was responsible for all the mess. The Fuso truck was carrying charcoal towards Kigali.

  • Residents Steal Beer from Truck

    A beer truck belonging to Bralirwa was involved in an accident yesterday leading to the destruction of over 399 beer bottles.

    It’s said immediately after the accident took place; residents arrived at the scene and stole more than 12 crates of beer.

    The Truck (Reg. RL 0653) was carrying 2660 Crates of beer when it failed to negotiate a sharp bend in Rusagara village in Gakenke district.

    The truck driver lost control in the process and collided with another Fuso truck. No one was injured.

    The beer truck driver told journalist that the reckless Fuso driver was responsible for all the mess. The Fuso truck was carrying charcoal towards Kigali.

  • Non Citizens to Be Issued Electronic IDs

    Non Rwandan citizens living in the country will next week be registered to be issued with Electronic Identification Cards replacing the paper ‘green cards.’

    The Registration exercise will be conducted at district immigration offices and immigration headquarters.

    Ange Sebutege, the Communication officer at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration,“The resident card is designed according to the wishes and proposals from non-nationals (customers) living in Rwanda and will be machine readable just like the national IDs.”

    This card also gives the holder the right to access some of the services offered to nationals such as the right to obtain a driving license.

    It will be launched in Gakenke, Rulindo, Gicumbi and Bugesera districts on October 15 and conclude in Huye, Gisagara, Kamonyi and Muhanga.

  • Non Citizens to Be Issued Electronic IDs

    Non Rwandan citizens living in the country will next week be registered to be issued with Electronic Identification Cards replacing the paper ‘green cards.’

    The Registration exercise will be conducted at district immigration offices and immigration headquarters.

    Ange Sebutege, the Communication officer at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration,“The resident card is designed according to the wishes and proposals from non-nationals (customers) living in Rwanda and will be machine readable just like the national IDs.”

    This card also gives the holder the right to access some of the services offered to nationals such as the right to obtain a driving license.

    It will be launched in Gakenke, Rulindo, Gicumbi and Bugesera districts on October 15 and conclude in Huye, Gisagara, Kamonyi and Muhanga.

  • Burundi To Adopt Decentralised Governance System

    Burundi will adopt Rwanda’s decentralized system and performance contracts to improve service delivery in government offices.

    A delegation of Burundi Members of Parliament visited the country to study the decentralized system of governance, and how it has been used to improve service delivery.

    “In Burundi, we are in the process of passing laws to decentralize government services. The lessons we have learnt here will help us play our role effectively,” said Marcelline Bararufise, the leader of delegation.

    Bararufise hailed Rwanda for directly engaging its citizens in decision-making, through a decentralized service delivery system.

    The MPs also learned the concept of performance contracting —Imihigo— and how it helps fast-track development.

    She added that the visit enabled the delegation to understand how Rwanda’s parliament enacted laws to include citizens in identification and implementation of development projects.

    Ms Bararufise said her country would apply the experiences learned to help Burundi realize sustainable development.

    Imihigo allowed participation of citizens in the implementation of projects.

  • Burundi To Adopt Decentralised Governance System

    Burundi will adopt Rwanda’s decentralized system and performance contracts to improve service delivery in government offices.

    A delegation of Burundi Members of Parliament visited the country to study the decentralized system of governance, and how it has been used to improve service delivery.

    “In Burundi, we are in the process of passing laws to decentralize government services. The lessons we have learnt here will help us play our role effectively,” said Marcelline Bararufise, the leader of delegation.

    Bararufise hailed Rwanda for directly engaging its citizens in decision-making, through a decentralized service delivery system.

    The MPs also learned the concept of performance contracting —Imihigo— and how it helps fast-track development.

    She added that the visit enabled the delegation to understand how Rwanda’s parliament enacted laws to include citizens in identification and implementation of development projects.

    Ms Bararufise said her country would apply the experiences learned to help Burundi realize sustainable development.

    Imihigo allowed participation of citizens in the implementation of projects.

  • HE. Karega Presents Credentials to Mozambique President

    The High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda in Mozambique with residence in South Africa, H.E Vincent Karega, presented a letter of credence to HE. Armando Guebuza, of the Republic of Mozambique and current chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC).

    In his exchange with H.E President Armando Guebuza, H.E Vincent Karega reiterated October 10, the value that Rwanda gives to her relations with Mozambique, particularly because of the historical political similarities that Rwanda share with Mozambique.

    Both countries went through liberation struggles and are actively involved in bringing stability and economic development in their respective nations.

    H.E President Armando Guebuza expressed his appreciation on booming investment in Rwanda. He reiterated the need to trade and work together.

    Prior to this ceremony, The High Commissioner Vincent Karega held a lengthy discussion with Mozambique Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Henrique Banze, with whom they exchanged on progress registered in Rwanda, the revival of Joint Permanent commission between Mozambique and Rwanda and opportunities offered by the invocation of the cessation clause to Rwandan refugees.

    The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated Mozambique’s continuous will to work with Rwanda and the need to multiply meetings between different key stakeholders in a view to exchange experience and information for the welfare of their respective people and the stability of both countries.

    At the end of his visit in Mozambique, the High Commissioner Vincent Karega took this opportunity to visit some of the businesses of Rwandans in Maputo (Mozambique).

    It was noted that they are well established and are contributing to both their well-being and their country through different personal projects in Rwanda.

    The High Commissioner called upon them to make a contribution to the economic development of their country.

    The Rwandan community in Mozambique pledged to make available their contribution to the Agaciro Development Fund. An announcement in that regard will soon be made public.

    The number of Rwandans living in Mozambique is estimated to be around 4,000 people from different sectors, but mostly in small scale business.

    Mozambique is currently holding the chairmanship of SADC and has got good relations with Rwanda. Both Presidents have been meeting in different international fora.