Moyi who is an automobile mechanic handed his contribution to Agaciro Development Fund Officials yesterday.
Speaking to IGIHE about the gesture that is not commonly performed by individuals, Moyi said that he wanted to contribute to the development that he witnessed the country is attaining.
“My job is automobile mechanics, through the little I earn; I thought that I could contribute to my country’s development by providing my share along national reconstruction process. I have been thinking about this act for so long and today I decided to make it,” he said.
Moyi urged all Rwandans on national reconstruction spirit by providing their contribution in Agaciro Development Fund. According to him, the activity was not due to wealth, but was through patriotism.
Agaciro Development Chief Investment Officer, Charles Mugabe hailed Moyi’s patriotism and called Rwandans to replicate the model.
“We thank this man for this gesture, it is not usual for an individual to perform such act. For us he is a patriotic man who does his best for national development, we urge him to encourage his workmates and the community to provide their contribution and take this fund forward,” he said.
Agaciro Development Fund was launched in 2012 with the aim of accelerating Rwanda’s economic development initiatives.
Inhofe believes the meeting could be a landmark event. The intersection of Trump and Kagame represents a once-in-a-generation chance to realize Inhofe’s decades-long vision for wholesale changes in the way the United States deals with Africa, he told me in an interview.
The idea that Trump might succeed in building new strategic ties with Africa where others have failed might seem unlikely. The president reportedly used an expletive to disparage the continent. He is skeptical of foreign aid and U.S. involvement abroad. But Inhofe argues that Kagame’s drive for African self-reliance meshes well with Trump’s “America First” ideology.
“It really fits perfectly together with President Trump’s agenda, and he has an opportunity to be a real hero here in an area that I don’t think many people are aware of — but more people are becoming aware of it,” Inhofe told me.
“This meeting is significant, and I think they’ll get along great.”
Inhofe told Trump that Kagame represents the type of African leader the president can do business with. If Trump and Kagame use their time together to get on the same page, he said, big things could happen.
“The timing is right. We have a new administration that’s got a totally different attitude,” Inhofe said. “In Africa, they have this reputation of asking for handouts. Kagame wants to end that. And I think that’s just great. So I wanted to make sure the president was aware of that.”
Inhofe envisions new relationships between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries that move away from a donor-recipient model toward peer-to-peer partnerships. That would mean rethinking foreign aid, focusing on big trade deals and deepening ties to African leaders who are in a position to deliver, despite human rights concerns and other worries.
Inhofe gave a long speech on the Senate floor Tuesday praising Kagame and explaining Kagame’s vision for Africa and African relations with the world. Kagame “wants to end the days of reliance upon foreign governments to solve their problems,” Inhofe said in the speech.
That message could not be better tailored for Trump.
Kagame was speaking Wednesday to Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu in the discussions that both Heads of States held in Davos, Switzerland on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.
Through twitter handle of the Office of Israel Prime Minister, they said that Netanyahu congratulated President Kagame as he assumes Chairmanship of the African Union this month.
“The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including expanding cooperation between Israel and Rwanda,” the tweet reads.
“Regarding the migrant issue, Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed with President Kagame who made clear that he would only accept a process that fully complies with international law,” reads the tweet.
Both Heads of States held discussions after Government of Rwanda this week issued a statement denying secret deal with Israel on asylum seekers.
The statement followed rumors that have been circulating in the media saying that both governments have signed secret deal to receive asylum seekers.
“In reference to the rumors that have been recently spread in the media, the Government of Rwanda wishes to inform that it has never signed any secret deal with Israel regarding the relocation of African migrants. In this regard, Rwanda’s policy vis-à-vis Africans in need of a home, temporary or permanent, within our country’s means, remains open doors,” reads the statement.
Kaka is among a cohort of 925 students who graduated in 10th intake of the university. Among them, 823 graduated with Bachelor’s degree while 102 graduated with master’s degree.
The cobort graduated in various disciplines including environmental management, Information and technology and laws.
Kaka who is currently the commissioner in National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has been awarded among four top best students in International Criminal Law department.
UNILAK Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jean Ngamije urged graduates to be the catalysts of good changes in the society and the country, as they were trained with required skills.
“The country and your families expect much from you. Having studied university implies to be able to change something from one level to another, if you don’t change anything, you will have wasted your time in university,” he said.
He said that acquired skills will help run the development of the country to the desired level. He requested graduates to provide their contribution in assessing tough problems the country faces as well as upcoming with solutions.
Speaking to IGIHE, Pierre Célestin Noheri who graduated with bachelor’s degree in Finance said that acquired skills will help develop himself, society and the country.
“I learnt different courses including these for entrepreneurship creation; I believe to contribute to my country’s development and that of my family as well. My take from this university will help me in skills development,” he said.
UNILAK was established in 1997, currently it has graduated a total of 11,173 students from both bachelor and master’s degree.
The other reason is that people simply have skeletons they don’t want to let out, but isn’t that the idea of having these tests In the first place?
Marriage is a lifelong affair, and going into it without the facts can ruin the experience for one. You must have a proper knowledge of what/who you’re settling for. These are some tests I consider compulsory before you walk down the aisle.
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There are health conditions that have no cure, including HIV and Hepatitis B and C. You need to know your partner’s status so you’re equipped with knowledge of how to protect yourself in case they turn to be positive, and you want to marry them regardless. There are treatable ones like syphilis and gonorrhea, but you have to know so as to know how to protect yourself and minimize risks in marriage.
{{Blood group compatibility test}}
Blood groups need to be compatible with each other to avoid problems during pregnancy like the Rhesus disease. It is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman’s blood destroy her baby’s blood cells. Women with rhesus negative blood group married to rhesus positive husbands have a greater chance of rhesus incompatibility where the growing fetus takes after the father in blood group causing this problem, and leading to intrauterine death and miscarriages.
{{Genotype compatibility test}}
There are different genotypes, but not all of them are compatible. Marrying AS as and AS for instance can potentially be a problem when you have kids because it’s very likely you’ll make SS babies, which means they’ll suffer from Sickle Cell Anaemia. Doing this test will help you understand how to make the best decision for yourself.
{{Fertility test}}
Of course, you want to know whether or not the person you’re marrying can have children. If they can’t, knowing early is a big plus because that’s how to make arrangements for adopting, etc, so as to avoid the future complications associated with an inability to conceive.
{{Genetics and terminal illness test}}
Early testing allows couples seek medical care before the medical conditions gets to its terminal stage. This test depends on the region and the common chronic/genetic condition seen in that society. However, this test should include screening for diabetes, test for hypertension, certain cancers kidney disease and test for thalassemia, amongst any others you feel need done.
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The Chief Gender Monitor Rose Rwabuhihi explained to the delegation the root causes of Rwanda’s commitments and efforts to promote the gender equality and Rwanda’s gains in this regard. She further told members of the delegation that Rwandan women have played a paramount role in rebuilding the country after the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994.
Talking about Rwanda’s achievements in gender Equality, the Chief Gender Monitor told the visitors that tremendous results are now visible in all sectors including governance, economy, health, education, ICT to name but a few and that women and men are now rejoicing a national gender sensitive environment.
Members of the Delegation lauded the Government of Rwanda for its effortless commitments to promote Gender Equality and fighting against Gender Based Violence.
He announced the decision after the discussions with Rwandese Association Football (FERWAFA) president, Vincent De Gaulle Nzamwita. The discussions took place yesterday in Morocco in Royal Tulip Hotel where both parties agreed to amicably terminate contract.
Nzamwita had recently said that FERWAFA board would meet and decide whether they would extend Hey’s contract.
Through twitter handle, FERWAFA confirmed Hey’s contract termination saying that they will meet to review his request.
“Official: FERWAFA has received a proposal from Coach Antoine Hey seeking to terminate his contract. FERWAFA and the Ministry of Sports and Culture will meet in to review his request. However, Coach Antoine Hey is duly urged to respect contract termination clauses binding both parties,” reads FERWAFA’s tweet.
Hey had signed a one-year contract that would last until March this year.
Mazimhaka was born on 26th April 1948 in Rwanda. He was married to Dr. Jolly Rwanyonga Mazimhaka and had three children.
During his political career, Mazimhaka served as the Senior Presidential Advisor to President Paul Kagame on the Great Lakes region.
Mazimhaka was born in Rwanda but left the country to Uganda in 1962 in the aftermath of the 1959 Rwanda Revolution.
He attended Ntare School for his secondary education and Makerere for University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. He also received Master of Science in 1975.
Mazimhaka worked as a lecturer in Kampala, Uganda and later in 1981 moved to Kenya where he worked as a consultant in a mining company before he relocated to Canada.
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While in Canada, Mazimhaka came into contact with Rwandans like him who were determined to return to their motherland.
He involved in the Rwanda patriotic Front (RPF)-Inkotanyi activities which launched the liberation struggle.
In RPF, during the launch of liberation struggle in 1990, Mazimhaka was appointed RPF’s commissioners for external relations. In 1993 , he was elected the RPF Vice-Chairman, the position he held until 1998.
He was appointed the minister of Youth, Sports and Cooperatives in July 1994 soon after RPF had took over the government in April 1994.
In 1996 he was appointed to the Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Affairs. A year later, Mazimhaka was appointed Minister in the Office of the President until 2000 when he was made a special envoy to the President in the Great Lakes Region.
On the position, Mazimhaka exhibited ability in diplomacy, while he was dealing with the Rwandan Government’s Policy on the Great Lakes. He was involved in the negotiations that led to several agreements including the 2002 Pretoria agreement.
The agreement outlines the disarmament of the former Rwandan Armed Forces (EX-FAR) and Interahamwe militia, and the withdrawal of Rwandan Forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo as well.
Mazimhaka had also involved in negotiations for the formulation and implementation of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in DRC back in 1999.
He served as the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission since July 2003 to February 2008 when he was succeeded by Erastus Mwencha.
Until his death, Mazimhaka was an independent Consultant in business, international diplomacy and security studies with a particular interest in Africa. He was also the Chairman of the board of Advisor of the Brenthurst Foundation.
Dubbed ‘Duhuze’ (Connect), the project was launched on Wednesday in Kigali under the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, Erica Barks-Ruggles, the Executive Secretary of the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, Fidele Ndayisaba, among other officials.
The project will largely focus on young people who are victims of transgenerational trauma caused by the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The project aims to enhance citizens’ participation in and ownership of reconciliation processes, thereby consolidating the Government of Rwanda’s and other stakeholders’ initiatives to build a peaceful and inclusive Rwandan society.
The project will be implemented in partnership with two local Non-Governmental Organisations, the Youth Association for Human Rights Promotion and Development (AJPRODHO-Jijukirwa) and the Rwandese Association of Trauma Counsellors (ARCT Ruhuka).
It will be active in the seven districts of Nyamagabe, Ngororero, Huye, Gisagara, Rubavu, Musanze and Gasabo.
The Duhuze project will support a process of people-centered reconciliation by celebrating Rwanda’s diversity as a source of its resilience. In particular, the project will aim to provide psychosocial support and counselling and improve trust among diverse groups through inclusive dialogues and joint economic initiatives.
The project will also enhance the capacities of the Government of Rwanda, Civil Society Organizations and the private sector to effectively implement Rwanda’s reconciliation policy and build peace.
The project will last until July 2020 and intends to improve the lives of Rwandans across 1,260 communities and villages.
Since May this year, Volkswagen will start implementation of their first phase of car assembling project in Rwanda. Under the project, they will invest $20 million and start by assembling 5000 cars per year. They will produce cars of different models like VW Polo, VW Passat and VW Teramont (SUV).
Under this phase, they will introduce 1500 cars that will be used by all people through ‘car sharing’ system.
Under the partnership with Awesomity Lab, Volkswagen will introduce an app which people will use in car sharing programme.
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Awesomity Lab competed and won the tender for developing a mobile and computer application that will help people hire cars to use and pay depending on kilometers travelled.
Speaking to IGIHE, the Chief Executive Officer of Awesomity Lab, Lionel Mpfizi said that in February 2017 they met Volkswagen’s delegation under the invitation as an experienced firm in technology and got opportunity to showcase their ‘Ride Hailing Car’ application that they had developed for a Nigerian.
He said that the mobile app helps people to order a car close to them and use it in transport.
According to Mpfizi, the app was highly admired by the delegation and their company was allowed to compete for Volkswagen’s tender which they won against different international firms including these from South Africa and elsewhere.
“This proved to Volkswagen that we are capable to satisfy their expectation as we had done it for other big clients. It impressed them and trusted in us. Though we are small company owned by young people, our activities prove our capability,” he said.
He added that due to their affordable prices, and quality products and working from locally was another advantages for them to win the tender.
The company also developed other applications used in education, health and transportation.
In Rwanda, there is Academia which links lecturers and students, Umbrella, teaching women and girls on sexual reproductive lessons and other applications that they developed for their clients from Nigeria, Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Volkswagen is set to introduce ‘Integrated Mobility Solutions’ programme. This programme helps people use phone to unlock and then use the car in their travels and pay by using phone; this system which is known as ‘car sharing’.
Another approach is where people will command a Taxi and carry them to a certain place, after their services, they also command another taxi to the nearest location and move them. This system is called ‘Ride Hailing’.
“Our contribution in these programmes will be to develop apps and websites that will help all people access Volkswagen’s services suitably,” Mpfizi said.
All technology system will have been done by May and will be operationalized through ‘Fleet Management System’ a GPS mode that the company has developed. This system will help to track where the cars locate.
A person will install the app in phones. Through the app, people will provide information about the place they locate from and where they want to head, immediately, they will be directed to a car nearest them and unlock it through the app, drive and pay later depending on kilometers they used.
Also they will have a mobile number that people who don’t use smartphones will call to hire the car.
