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  • EALA Commends Gacaca Courts

    MPs from Eastafrican legislative assembly says that Gacaca courts and Abunzi initiatives are among the best homegrown innovations that other East African countries should learn from.

    This was noted during their work visit to Rwanda.

    The president of Rwanda’s Supreme court Prof. Sam RUGEGE has said apart from Gacaca and Abunzi, the judiciary sector acts fairly and in a democratic way.

    Hon. Petere Mutuku Mathuku from Kenya noted that Gacaca courts was a significant achievement that Rwanda used to prosecute the 1994 genocides crimes adding that other countries in the region should learn from the courts while resolving conflicts among citizens.

  • Rwanda to Host Regional Fisheries Workshop

    Representatives from eleven participating Fisheries Administrations, Regional Fishery Organisations and Regional Economic Communities in Eastern Africa will meet in Rwanda,(10-12 October ) for the 3rd Regional ACP Fish II Programme Monitoring Workshop and Training in Monitoring and Evaluation.

    The objectives of the Workshop are threefold: Collectively monitor ongoing ACP Fish II projects in Eastern Africa, identify and implement corrective actions;

    Describe the revised ACP Fish II monitoring and evaluation system, complete Project Evaluation Grids and score indicators accordingly;

    Expose Participants to selected fishery realities in Rwanda.

    ACP Fish II is a demand-driven programme financed by the European Commission (EC) under the 9th European Development Fund (EDF) aimed at strengthening fisheries management in ACP countries.

    The Programme has been developed to contribute to the sustainable and equitable management of fisheries and by extension will lead to poverty alleviation and improved food security in ACP countries.

    Over € 3.3 million have been allocated to implement 31 national and regional fisheries and aquaculture projects in the Eastern Africa Region.

    13 of these projects are completed, while 3 others are ongoing, and the remaining 15 projects are at various levels of development.

    Rwanda is receiving support from the Programme alongside other countries of the region through a number of projects for its fisheries and aquaculture sector management and development.

  • Rwanda to Host Regional Fisheries Workshop

    Representatives from eleven participating Fisheries Administrations, Regional Fishery Organisations and Regional Economic Communities in Eastern Africa will meet in Rwanda,(10-12 October ) for the 3rd Regional ACP Fish II Programme Monitoring Workshop and Training in Monitoring and Evaluation.

    The objectives of the Workshop are threefold: Collectively monitor ongoing ACP Fish II projects in Eastern Africa, identify and implement corrective actions;

    Describe the revised ACP Fish II monitoring and evaluation system, complete Project Evaluation Grids and score indicators accordingly;

    Expose Participants to selected fishery realities in Rwanda.

    ACP Fish II is a demand-driven programme financed by the European Commission (EC) under the 9th European Development Fund (EDF) aimed at strengthening fisheries management in ACP countries.

    The Programme has been developed to contribute to the sustainable and equitable management of fisheries and by extension will lead to poverty alleviation and improved food security in ACP countries.

    Over € 3.3 million have been allocated to implement 31 national and regional fisheries and aquaculture projects in the Eastern Africa Region.

    13 of these projects are completed, while 3 others are ongoing, and the remaining 15 projects are at various levels of development.

    Rwanda is receiving support from the Programme alongside other countries of the region through a number of projects for its fisheries and aquaculture sector management and development.

  • BK Named Best Bank in Rwanda

    Emeafinance magazine awarded Bank of Kigali as the Best Bank in Rwanda noting the fact that for the fourth consecutive year, BK has shown that is a bank seeking excellence.

    Emeafinance magazine is a publication of London-based Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd.

    The publication’s African Banking Awards recognize the best Banks throughout Africa based on key indicators such as market share, key deals, strategy and profitability.

    “It is noteworthy that the Bank has been recognized as the Best Bank in Rwanda by emeafinance for the 4 years running. This demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers through superior delivery of financial services and products.” Said the CEO of BK Mr. Gatera James

  • BK Named Best Bank in Rwanda

    Emeafinance magazine awarded Bank of Kigali as the Best Bank in Rwanda noting the fact that for the fourth consecutive year, BK has shown that is a bank seeking excellence.

    Emeafinance magazine is a publication of London-based Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd.

    The publication’s African Banking Awards recognize the best Banks throughout Africa based on key indicators such as market share, key deals, strategy and profitability.

    “It is noteworthy that the Bank has been recognized as the Best Bank in Rwanda by emeafinance for the 4 years running. This demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers through superior delivery of financial services and products.” Said the CEO of BK Mr. Gatera James

  • Education Ministry Contributes Frw198M to Agaciro Fund

    The Ministry of Education today handedover a cheque of Rwf 198,976,618 Million to the permanent secretary of MINECOFIN as the contribution to support Rwanda’s development through Agaciro development fund.

    The amount of money will be collected in a period of one year.

    MINEDUC staff agreed to voluntarily contribute one of the monthly salaries.

    Among contributors there are MINEDUC staffs, Rwanda Education Board, Workforce Development Authority (WDA), National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), Commission Nationale Rwandaise pour l’UNESCO (CNRU), Capacity Building for Education for All Project (CApEFA), Skills Development in Science and Technology Project (SDST) and Remera Hospitality Academy.

  • Education Ministry Contributes Frw198M to Agaciro Fund

    The Ministry of Education today handedover a cheque of Rwf 198,976,618 Million to the permanent secretary of MINECOFIN as the contribution to support Rwanda’s development through Agaciro development fund.

    The amount of money will be collected in a period of one year.

    MINEDUC staff agreed to voluntarily contribute one of the monthly salaries.

    Among contributors there are MINEDUC staffs, Rwanda Education Board, Workforce Development Authority (WDA), National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), Commission Nationale Rwandaise pour l’UNESCO (CNRU), Capacity Building for Education for All Project (CApEFA), Skills Development in Science and Technology Project (SDST) and Remera Hospitality Academy.

  • Uganda Opposition Leader Arrested

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    Uganda Police have arrested Forum for Democratic Change leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye being held at the Central Police Station in Kampala city .

    Local media reported that Besigye was arrested Monday in downtown Kampala in his attempt to address vendors at a city market.

    The arrest of the FDC politician comes in the wake of a move by Police to block some members of the opposition from holding planned rallies around Kampala city.

    As Besigye planned to hold a rally at the Constitutional Square, Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago intended to tour the New Taxi Park.

    The two political leaders who command a huge following have since been arrested.

  • Uganda Opposition Leader Arrested

    Besigye-being-arrested.jpg
    Uganda Police have arrested Forum for Democratic Change leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye being held at the Central Police Station in Kampala city .

    Local media reported that Besigye was arrested Monday in downtown Kampala in his attempt to address vendors at a city market.

    The arrest of the FDC politician comes in the wake of a move by Police to block some members of the opposition from holding planned rallies around Kampala city.

    As Besigye planned to hold a rally at the Constitutional Square, Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago intended to tour the New Taxi Park.

    The two political leaders who command a huge following have since been arrested.

  • MINEDUC Acheives Major Goals

    According to the planning department in the Ministry of Education, the progress made in the sector of Education in Rwanda in 2012 is satisfactory.

    This was revealed during a meeting between the Ministry of Education and its partners who noted that this year 2012 goals were achieved at 92%.

    MINEDUC managed to construct nearly 2,700 classrooms and 5,500 latrines and recruitment of 2,348 new teachers.

    There was 12% increase in the number of secondary students in public and government-aided schools.

    1 million textbooks and supplementary learning materials were distributed at secondary level and nearly 3 million textbooks were procured at primary level.

    382 School-Based Mentors have been recruited from across the region to support teachers in schools and a plan is now in place to roll out the scheme more comprehensively across all schools in Rwanda.

    Last month, Rwanda was awarded the Commonwealth Good Practice Award 2012 for his innovative fast-tracking strategies as part of the 9 Years Basic Education program.

    In the area of Technical, Vocational Education and Training, the launch of the Rwanda TVET Qualification Framework will go a long way in providing direction towards the realization of the much needed mid-level technical skills for our growing economy.