A truck carrying charcoal has overturned near Kigali central prison. The truck failed to break. The incident occured at about 10:00 AM.
The driver of the truck (Reg RAB 273B) was rushed to CHK hospital. Others managed to jumpout of the truck escaping unhurt.
However, the drivers identity wouldnt be established because the crowd had already pickpocketed him.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has launched a new education programme –‘Skilling Uganda’ meant to introduce short courses for school leavers at Primary Seven, Senior Four and Six, school dropouts and graduates.
The Programme gives learners an opportunity to go through a parallel education programme to that of formal education, meaning learners under ‘Skilling Uganda’ can also be awarded certificates, diplomas, or bachelors’ and masters’ degrees.
One can become a mechanic, agriculturalist, florist, fashion designer, machinist, architect, chef, veterinerian, soil scientist or a technician without necessarily going through the formal education system.
Learners will be assessed on what they can do, other than what they can recall as it is for most examinations under formal education.
These courses will lead to the award of certificates recognised by the Uganda Government and other countries.
The move is aimed at making sure that most Ugandans attain skills meant for the country’s development
Twenty police officers on October 2 began a 16-day training on Civil Aviation at Rwanda National Police headquarters in Kacyiru.
The civil aviation training is conducted by Rwanda National Police in conjunction with which Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA).
The training which is the first of its kind is focused at enabling airport unit officers to acquire knowledge in screening and searching of passengers and baggage, a feat which will contribute to the improvement of security at Kigali International Airport.
During the sixteen-day training, participants will be educated on the different restricted articles including weapons, explosives as well as incendiary devices.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has contributed Frw 133,906,117 to Agaciro Development Fund.
The dummy cheque was handed over to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning John Rwangombwa today, October 2nd 2 2012 at RDB headquarters.
The Rwanda Development Board acting Chief Executive Officer, Clare Akamanzi, said “We are proud as staff of RDB to raise our own resources to contribute to a very important initiative that the Agaciro Development Fund is.”
“We join the rest of the Rwandans in solidarity towards finding solutions to our country’s economic development. We will continue to do our part, not only to promote the Agaciro Development Fund, but also in doing our work in promoting economic development.”
She added that aside from what has been contributed so far, RDB staff have several other initiatives that they have put in place and are working on to continue contributing to the fund such as the ‘piggy banks’ in the offices and National Parks as well as fundraising events.
Speaking to the RDB staff, Minister Rwagombwa said, “your presence here indicates your voluntary contribution and commitment to the development of the nation.”
Agaciro Fund, a solidarity fund initiated by Rwandans to improve the level of financial autonomy of Rwanda as discussed during last year’s National Dialogue.
This fund will be used to support key priorities such as rural development projects among others. The raised funds are over Rwf18bn within the period of less than a month.
The Fund would not replace the traditional sources of state revenues, including donor aid, but will supplement them instead.
The money in the fund will be managed as the governmental budget and audited by Auditor General.
The first lady Mrs. Jeanette Kagame today attended the graduation ceremony of 3037 youth that completed Work Readiness Training under Akazi Kanoze Program.
The event was held at Petit stadium involving 1522 Boys and 1515 girls who graduated after receiving training in entrepreneurship and customer care skills.
The first lady advised the graduates to start different income generating projects with the little resources they have and gradually grow.
The graduates were counseled to always seek extra skills training whenever there is an opportunity.
They were also advised on customer care improvement which is very vital in the growth of their businesses.
The trainings were conducted in the districts of Nyarugenge, kicukiro and Gasabo.
Through the sponsorship of Government of Rwanda, MINEDUC, WDA, MIFOTRA, RDB, Local Youth Serving organizations and Private companies.
Akazi Kanoze has enrolled 8,688 youth. 7162 have completed the Work Readiness Training.
Ngirabakunzi Solange Nahimana has started her business by using small interest loan to buy Water and Electricity from EWASA which she resells to clients. She earns Frw80 000 of revenue per day.
She started with a loan of Frw 500,000. Today she is able to pay for her studies at IPRC Kicukiro.
Police has impounded a car after it knocked down a street light pole .
The incident occurred at Kanogo, Engen petrol station at Sopetrade. The car was coming from Kigali city to Remera on Tuesday 2nd October 2012.
The driver of the car Murenzi Marcel didn’t sustain any injuries. Witnesses say the accident could have been caused by the slippery road due to the rain.
Other witnesses say the driver had been overspeeding which caused the car to lose control on the slippery road thus knocking down the street lamp.
IGIHE arrived at the scene but the driver ,Murenzi, couldn’t speak.
The street lamp costs about Frw2.5million which will be paid by the driver subject to the city laws.
Alex Rutindura 26 (above) was last night attacked and severely injured by six unknown people who used machettes. The incident happened October 1, at chez lando, Remera at about 9 PM.
How it Started
Rutindura had returned from Gitarama district where he had been working as a manson. He arrived at Nyabugogo bus terminal, he boaded a motor-taxi that was to take him to Kanombe a city suburb.
After reaching chezlando, the motortaxi driver stopped and made a phone call to unknown people. After a few minutes six unidentified men arrived at the scene armed with machettes and metal bars and attacked.
Rutindura who is trained in karatee tried to defend himself but he was severely injured before he fled the scene.
He walked upto Kanombe but sought help along the way but he wasn’t helped at all. He arrived at Kanombe at midnight.
IGIHE managed to linkup with Rutindura at Kacyiru Police hospital. He said, he doesn’t know the people who attakced him and doesn’t know the motorcycle driver.
Rutindura says this is the third time he has been attacked in the manner by unknown people leaving him severely injured.
Two years ago, Rutindura had visited his grandmother in Butare, Matyazo village.
He was on a bicycle when he was stopped by two unknown people. He was attacked in the process and they broke his arm. He managed to escape after fighting them off.
Last year, he was returning from work at Akagera Motors just outside the gate he was attacked by unknown people but rescued by a friend.
Rutindura is a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
He is currently battling a court case involving demand for right to assume custody for his parents property including land, houses and cattle.
The Commission for the fight against Genocide CNLG has been following up his case.
Yolande Mukagasana an Advisor at CNLG told IGIHE that the commission is aware of Rutinduras case.
However in this court case, someone identified as Gahenda alleged that Rutindura is a Burundian and not a Rwandan and thus has no right to claim for the said property.
“DNA tests have been conducted to assertain Rutindura’s heritage. We are waiting for the results,”said Mukagasana adding that , “I cant elaborate more about the details.lets wait for the DNA results.”
The ICT and Youth Minister Jean Philibert Nsengimana has urged youths to join cooperatives as a way to improve their livelihoods.
The minister made the remarks during the official launch of “Agaciro Kanjye” (My dignity) in Ngoma District in Eastern Province.
Minister Nsengimana reiterates that youth are the drivers of national Economic growth adding that Rwanda will achieve its objectives when youth are actively contribute to national economy.
The Governor of Eastern Province Uwamariya Odette urged youths to work hard and think beyond looking for jobs to creating new jobs.
The program “Agaciro Kanjye” aims at empowering youth and helping them get money without begging from parents.
Lightening struck and killed one person identified as Chantal Nyiranzeyimana in Rusizi district leaving dozens injured.
The incident happened September 30, at Nkungu Sector in Rusizi District
Its reported that 22 people were injured in the incidence and have been admitted in critical condition at Mbirizi Hospital for medical attention.
An eyewitness Florence Uwikunda said “Three of us were standing in the compound and when it struck, we all fell down and the next thing I knew we were in hospital”.
Justin Wabenga the director of Mbirizi hospital said the victims were steadily recovering apart from one who was still struggling to speak.
Jean Baptiste Nkunzwenimana a resident of Kirehe District has been arrested for distilling a local illicit brew commonly known as Kanyanga.
Police arrested Nkunzwenimana on September 30, in Kigina sector, Kirehe district after a tip off from neighbors who saw him processing the illegal brew in his house.
The suspect and the distilling tools are currently held at Kirehe Police station.