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  • Priest Karangwa Nabbed in Bed With Woman

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    A catholic Priest identified as Hildebrand Karangwa 47, was allegedly nabbed red handed and pants down having sex with a woman in mid May at kimihurura in Kigali city.

    The Pdf document of 10 photos of the Priest and woman in compromising positions are spreading quickly on the internet sparking various versions of the story. The woman has not yet been identified.

    An Official of the Catholic Church confirmed to IGIHE that the Church management learnt of the incidence through an email sent to them containing explicit photos of the priest and woman.

    The Catholic Church Official told IGIHE in a telephone interview that upon receiving the email containing explicit photos, he contacted Priest Karangwa about the contents.

    Karangwa told this Church official that unknown men (he described as Conmen) found him talking to this woman and threatened them with a knife.

    “They held a sharp knife on my neck and ordered me to do as they commanded. I was forced to undress and they took photographs of me and the woman in different positions as they commanded.”

    The Catholic Church Source told IGIHE that, Priest Karangwa further explained to him that the conmen demanded Frw 10 Million threatening him that if he didn’t provide the money, they would splash the photos to the public.

    Priest Karangwa later obliged and paid the ten million.

    “I gave them Frw10Million but they demanded extra 3million which I also gave but still they publicised the photos,” Priest Karangwa told our Source who preferred anonymity.

    However, the Catholic Church official told IGIHE that the conmen who coerced the pastor are already arrested and their case is ongoing.

    ANOTHER VERSION

    A different version circulating the internet claims that Priest Karangwa the man of God is a Priest at Saint Adrew Catholic Church at Ruhina in Gitarama.

    It further alleges that the woman caught with the Priest in a compromising situation had been warned several times since it was not the first time she had eloped with the Priest.

    This version claims that the Husband of the woman surprisingly appeared armed with a digital camera when he found his wife having sex with Priest Karangwa.

    The husband of the wife had nothing else to do but to memorise the incidence on camera.

    It is also claimed that Priest Karangwa pleaded and repeatedly begged for mercy saying he would give the woman’s husband money.
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  • Solar-Powered Plane to Land in Africa Today

    The African Continent will host today evening a solar-powered plane which is on its way from Spain to Morocco.

    The plane is finishing the second leg of its transatlantic journey. Pilot Bertrand Piccard is set to land today in the Moroccan capital Rabat.

    The Solar Impulse, the size of a jumbo jet, is powered by 12,000 solar cells turning four electrical motors.

    The 2,500km-trip (1,550 miles), begun in Switzerland in May, is described as a rehearsal for a world tour in 2014 .

    Made of carbon fibre, the giant plane is the size of an Airbus A340 but only weighs as much as an average family car, according to its creators.

    People can follow the aircraft’s flight progress via a virtual dashboard on Solar Impulse’s website, which shows the plane’s battery status, altitude and speed.

    Mr Piccard is also posting live updates of his journey on Twitter (@bertrandpiccard).

  • Actress Lulu Case Adjourned

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    In Tanzania, the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has adjourned a murder case facing local film actress Elizabeth Michael a.K.a Lulu to June 18.

    Lulu is charged with the murdering of local movie star Steven Kanumba on April 7, 2012.

    The case was yesterday brought before Resident Magistrate Augustina Mmbando for mention, with the prosecution informing the court that investigations were still going on.

    “The case is before the court today for mention because the investigations are not complete,” said State Attorney Peter Sekwao.

    Sekwao asked the court to set another date for mentioning the case and magistrate Mmbado adjourned it to June 18, this year.

    While the case continues at the Kisutu Court, the High Court will on June 11 this year rule on an application by the accused seeking the court’s order to determine her age.

    Advocate Peter Kibatala filed the application after a lower court turned down their request to transfer the case to a juvenile court.

    According to the lawyers for the accused, she has not attained the age of 18 years to merit prosecution in an adults’ court.

    However, the lower court said that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain any application because the charge before it involved murder.

    But in his application Kibatala stated that the lower court has power to investigate the age of the accused according to section 113 of the Child Act.

    The advocate wants the court to take consideration of her age to maintain Lulu’s basic rights as a child, according to section 4(2) of the Child Act.

  • Battle for EALA Speaker Ends Today

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    Two Ugandan women are today contesting for the position of the SPEAKER of the third East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

    The Members are Hon Dora Byamukama (Uganda) and Hon Margaret Nantongo Zziwa (Uganda). A new speaker shall be elected following the end of tenure of Rt. Hon Abdirahin Abdi.

    According to the Rules of Procedure (rule 7) of the Assembly on election of Speaker, the Members shall directly elect the Speaker by secret ballot from among their number on rotational basis.

    Once elected and sworn in, the Speaker who shall serve for a period of five years, shall proceed to administer oath to the Members.

    All Partner States are entitled to nine Members totalling 45. The 7 ex-officio Members include the 5 Ministers- in- charge of the EAC Affairs from the respective Partner States, the Secretary General and the Counsel to the Community.

    All Partner States have recently finalised the elections of Members with twenty of the current Members returning to the august House. Rwanda returned eight of Members while United Republic of Tanzania and Kenya returned one Member each from the 2nd Assembly. Uganda on its part voted in 6 Members of the out-going Assembly. The Assembly thus has thirty two new faces.

    The Members from Burundi are Hon Emerence Bucumi, Hon Hafsa Mossi, Hon Isabelle Ndahayo, Hon Leonce Ndarubagiye and Hon Dr. Martin Nduwimana. Others are Hon Emmanuel Nengo, Hon Jeremie Ngendakumana, Hon Frederic Ngenzebuhoro and Hon Yves Nsabimana.

    The Republic of Kenya is represented by Hon Nancy Abisai, Hon Abubakar Zein Abubakar, Hon Sarah Bonaya, Hon Peter Mathuki, Hon Mumbi Ngaru, Hon Saole Ole Nkanae, Hon Abubakar Ogle, Hon Joseph Kiangoi and Hon Judith Pareno.

    Rwanda’s representatives to the Assembly are Hon Christophe bazivamo, Hon Patricia Hajabakiga, Hon Abdulkarim harelimana, Hon Jacqueline Muhongayire, Hon Dr. James ndahiro, Hon Straton Ndikuryayo, Hon Valerie Nyirahabineza, Hon Dr Odette Nyiramilimo and Hon Pierre celesitin Rwigema.

    United Republic of Tanzania on its part has Hon Shy-Rose Bhanji, Hon Adam Kimbisa, Hon Angela Kizigha, Hon Bernard Murunya, Hon Abdullah Mwinyi, Hon Dr. Perprtua Nderakindo, Hon Makongoro Nyerere, Hon Issa Taslima and Hon Mariam Ussi Yahya.

    Uganda has Hon Dora Byamukama, Hon Dan Kidega, Hon Fred Mbidde Mukasa, Hon Bernard Mulengani, Hon Susan Nakawuki, Hon Chris Opoka-Okumu, Hon Mike Sebalu, Hon Nusura Tiperu and Hon Margaret Zziwa.

    The list is completed by the EAC Ministers, the Secretary General of the EAC and the Counsel to the Community who are the Assembly’s ex-officio Members.

    At its last day of Sitting on May 31, 2012, EALA adopted seven reports of the Standing Committees of the House cover the period July 2007 –June 2012. The Reports comprehensively inform the Assembly of the activities, programmes and projects carried out.

    The Assembly also paid tribute to outgoing Speaker, Rt. Hon Abdirahin Abdi for the excellent, focused dedicated and determined leadership exhibited during his tenure as Speaker.

    The Motion moved by Hon Patricia Hajabakiga wished the outgoing Speaker good health and a fruitful political career ahead and it received overwhelming support as tributes flowed freely.

  • Heavy Fighting Rocks Bunagana in DRC

    Heavy fighting continues in the DRC in the hills of Runyoni near the town of Bunagana in Rutshuru territory.

    DRC forces reportedly launched the attacks to dislodge rebels of the Movement of March 23 (M23) from the hills.

    According to residents of Bunagana, heavy gun fire started as early as 5 o’clock local time.

    Government forces claim that since the fighting began, the military has already taken three vital hills in the area.

    In the town of Bunagana located about 10km north-east of the venue of fighting, some residents already have taken refuge into Uganda.

    Local sources indicate that people in places between the groups and Jomba Bweza also began to flee towards Rubare and Rutshuru-center. Rebels of M23 have been occupying the hills of Runyonyi for over a month.

    In the middle of May, residents of Bunagana had fled to Uganda following clashes between the rebels and the army in their area before returning, reassured by the presence of peacekeepers and FARDC MONUSCO around hills and Runyoni Chanzu.

  • Police Builds Houses for Homeless

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    Rwanda National Police yesterday built six houses for the most vulnerable residents of Nyabinoni cell, Cyanika sector in Burera district.The activity is part of the Police’s two weeks campaign dubbed police week.

    Other activities done in Burera included giving about 100 health insurance cards while others got mosquito nets as the force’s support to vulnerable people.

    The Deputy Inspector General of Police Stanley said that protecting life and properties is an ultimate goal of the Police force, “supporting vulnerable citizens is also Police’s concern.”

    He urged Burera resident particularly the youth to refrain from drug abuse and engage in more developmental activities that would lead to improved living conditions.

    Aime Bosenibamwe the Northern province Governor lauded Police for the outstanding commitment to crime prevention in the country. He urged residents to uphold hygiene and sanitation.

    Emphasizing the need to shun drugs, Bosenibamwe stated that the vice has always been blamed to be a source of several crimes like rape and assault.

    Samuel Sembagare the Burera District Mayor urged residents to work hard and ensure food security in the district.

    Sembagare said that the district managed to discourage dealers of illicit drugs an achievement he attributed to the good collaboration of citizens with security organs.

    “Last year we destroyed about 5000 liters of illicit local beer (kanyanga), and this year we have recorded very few cases people dealing in illicit beer,” he added.

    During the event Police also destroyed about 400 liters of illicit local beer commonly known as kanyanga.

    Present also was Lieutenant Colonel David Murenzi the Rwanda Defense Forces area commander.

  • Hon. Mukaruliza Visits Bugesera to Raise EAC Awareness

    Today June 5, The Minister of East African Community Hon. Monique Mukaruliza will visit Ruhuha market used by both Burundi and Rwandan citizens on cross border.

    The minister’s 3 days visit is part of one week sensitization campaign on EAC Integration and Mainstreaming of EAC into government plans.

    The district sensitization aims to raise awareness of district mayors and staff on benefits of EAC Integration and the role of MINEAC in coordination of EAC activities in Rwanda. The sensitization campaign will target 13 districts bordering EAC Partner States.

    This exercise will also help the ministry to gain understanding of the needs of the districts on EAC integration and MINEAC will introduce the idea of mainstreaming Regional Integration into EDPRS II to mayors.

    Regional and International Economic Integration is the sixth pillar of Vision 2020 and will be incorporated into EDPRS II as a cross-cutting aspect which is envisioned to promote economic transformation through diversification of export base among other things.

    Mainstreaming EAC integration into government plans will improve coordination of EAC activities and implementation of Rwanda’s commitments which will increase benefits from EAC membership.

    It is from this context that MINEAC will prepare district officials about EAC mainstreaming and associated benefits.

    District sensitization campaign will enable MINEAC to provide districts with information on EAC and its prioritization in the next five year development plan and districts will inform MINEAC their needs, challenges and priorities.

    The exercise runs from June 3 -9, 2012. The targeted districts include Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Kayonza, Kirehe, Ngoma,Bugesera, Nyanza, Gisagara, Nyaruguru, Rusizi, Musanze, Burera and Gicumbi.

    In the spirit of promoting district led development, sensitization on EAC and mainstreaming will continue to other districts after this exercise.

    The ministry of East African Community will also engage the community members in the targeted districts through community Radio stations to create awareness on EAC integration opportunities and receive feedback from the community as well respond to questions and concerns on local communities on EAC issues.

  • Rasta Manzi Chops off DreadLocks

    After 12 years with Dreadlocks on his head, Lion Manzi has taken a tough decision and cut off his trademark hair style.

    This is the second time he has cut off his dreadlocks after a verylong time.
    Manzi says the decision he took is personal.

    “if someone takes a personal decision to have dreadlocks on his head, I believe its his personal choice and decision to cut them off,”Manzi told IGIHE.
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  • Poacher Arrested in Virunga National Park

    Police at Kinigi sector in Musanze district has detained Bigega Gabriel 64 on charges of illegally hunting wild game in Virunga national park.

    Bigega was found in possession with 15kilograms of Antelope meat. The antelope was killed using a trap in collaboration with Hagumimana who later escaped arrest by park guards.

    The suspect admitted to police that he was aware that hunting was illegal saying that in the past year they have killed over 6 animals using traps.

  • Burundi to Improve Judicial Independence

    Burundi’s Judiciary is making adjustments to the sector aimed at strengthening its independence.

    The country’s Ministry of Justice and Attorney General with technical and financial support of the United Nations Office in Burundi (UNOB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) in Bujumbura has organized, a workshop to study plan Development capacity Building of the High Council of Magistrates of Burundi (CSM).

    The workshop is planned for 5th June.

    The activity is within the scope of support for professional development and strengthening of the independence of the judiciary in Burundi.

    Two consultants have been hired to conduct a needs assessment for capacity building and developing an operational plan for capacity building of the Council of the Judiciary in Burundi.

    Participants will together analyze in depth the operation of the MSC, to define a plan to strengthen its capabilities in the pursuit of goals set out in the sectoral policy document of the Ministry of Justice 2011-2015.