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  • Danny Usengimana scores on his debut for his new club Singida FC

    {In his first debut for Singida FC, Rwanda striker Danny Usengimana assisted his new club to defeat Pamba FC in the 5-0 victory match played in Tanzania over the weekend.
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    The former Police FC striker recently joined Singida United after putting pen on paper in a reported $100,000 (about Rwf 83m), which made him the most expensive player in the Tanzania topflight league.

    Usengimana netted two out of the five goals the other three goals were scored by Atupele Green who was also recently signed this season from JKT.

    The 21-year-old who was named the 2016/2017 Rwandan top scorer he had spent two seasons with Police FC, before joining the newly promoted Tanzanian Singida FC.

    The Amavubi right back Michel Rusheshagoga who was signed together with Usengimana also featured in the pre-season game.

  • Amavubi resume training, ahead of 2nd leg of CHAN qualifiers against Tanzania

    Amavubi resumed training on Monday, 17 July after giving the players a rest on Sunday 11 July.

    This was following their 1-1 draw in a CHAN 2018 qualifier match against Tanzania on Saturday, 17 July at the CCM Kirumba in Mwanza, Tanzania.

    Rwanda needs to stage a goalless draw to go through on an away goal rule but a win for Antoine Hey’s side over the Tanzania will comfortably earn them a place in the final round of the Central-East Zone qualifiers of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN).

    Hey remains optimistic that the return leg will be a different game as they look forward to their qualification for the tournament that will be staged in Kenya.

    “I’m impressed with the level of our fitness. We will now focus on the few mistakes that we made and make sure we improve before the second leg,” Hey added.

    The winner over the two legs will face either Uganda or South Sudan in the final round for one of the two Central-East zone slots.

  • RGB rewards “Intwaramihigo” for service delivery

    {Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has awarded members of “Intwaramihigo” who help in the process of instilling as well as sensitizing the population about service delivery through their program dubbed ‘‘Nk’uwikorera’’.
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    The top prize winners that were rewarded comprise of Immigration, National Police, Rwanda Development Board, as a result of the services they render for attracting investors, Ministry of local government, ministry of labor, the Ministry of youth and sports.

    The others are; Rwanda Air, Rwanda Cooperative Agency, the Private Sector Federation, Rwanda Association for Muslims and Rwanda Association for Protestants.
    Media houses too were given prizes for the unmistakable role they play within Nk’uwikorera program; these include RBA: TV1, Kigali Today, Kiss FM, Rwanda on line and others, as well as the Misses Rwanda 2016 Mutesi Jolly and Iradukunda Elsa of 2017.

    The Chief Executive Secretary of RGB, Prof. Shyaka Anastase explained that Intwaramihigo are people with an important role in speeding up the smooth offering of quick service delivery.

    He pointed out that they are characterized by efficiency at work, exemplary, security, immigration, RDB and others such as religious denominations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Private Sector and others, can innovate the culture of speeding up smooth service delivery.

    He added that the second group includes those facilitating others like the Ministry of Local government, which helps others to work effectively.

    In the last five years, the index for service delivery rose from 66.21% in 2011 to 72.93% six years later, which indicates that it has improved by 6.72% during the last five years.

    RGB points out that after realizing the nature of the problem, it discovered that it was imperative to put in place special measures, so as to reach the desired index, as within EDPRS2 Rwanda set a target for the sector of service delivery to reach 85%.

    In search of a solution to this problem, it required RGB to invite the Prime Minister on 30th March 2017, to Karongi District to launch a program whose purpose was to sensitize the population to offer services, as if they were working for themselves.

    The program involves many people, whether groups, individuals, media, footballers, Misses of Rwanda too were inclusive in 2016 and 2017 and different leaders who were all dubbed Intwaramihigo.

    Until to date the context of how the citizens view the governance and service delivery within their localities Citizen Report Card has continued to indicate that service delivery is still low among different department which is under 70%.

    These include agriculture 48.4%, livestock 54.2%, infrastructure 58.6%, the role of citizens in the acts meant for them 58.9%, implementation of programs intended to boost their welfare 61.2%, justice 62.7%, and land 67.3%.

  • Airtel Rwanda leads in data services

    {As Airtel continuously positions its self as the best data provider in the market, in a poll conducted by the service magazine last week revealed that Airtel Rwanda is the preferred network to offer the most affordable and best data services on the market. }

    The poll that was conducted on twitter by the Service Magazine saw Airtel score 45 % topping the polls as voted by Rwandans on Twitter. (#Rwot). Airtel tops the polls as it has continuously positioned itself as the best data provider and with affordable rates in the market.

    Airtel Marketing Director Moses Abindabizemu commented that, “Airtel Rwanda is taking steps to improve its customer experience by offering the best rates on products and services that subscribers use frequently – like data. We have enhanced data services by providing the latest 3G LTE infrastructure where they can enjoy the fastest internet”

    “And in our latest products is the MaxPack which bundles up both internet and voice calls both off net and on net to enhance user experience. With our MaxPack service, customers are able to make calls and enjoy browsing the internet at very affordable prices”, added Moses

  • Presidential campaigns in “General calm”, says Police

    {Rwanda National Police (RNP) has said that the security situation in the ongoing presidential campaigns are in “generally calm” with no major incidents.
    RNP was reacting to the security situation over the past one week of the campaigns. RNP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Theos Badege, said that although the force has put in place “extra caution” to ensure safety of people.
    }

    “Rwandans have continued to exhibit the highest spirit of vigilance and respect for the law while exercising their electoral rights either on campaign sites or communities.”

    “So far, there was only one incident where a truck was involved in an accident in Gasaka Sector in Nyamagabe District, injuring two people,” ACP Badege said.
    The victims were immediately rushed to Kigeme hospital for medical attention.

    “We call upon motorists to abide by traffic rules and regulations especially during the ongoing presidential campaigns, where movements are very high, to prevent fatal accidents. Elections do not replace other laws,” ACP Badege said.

    “We have witnessed numerous reckless and risky behaviors of some motorists in the past one week of campaigns. Some motorcyclists ride without helmets, and with passengers seated in unlawful and risky styles which can easily result into fatal accident,” he noted.

    He also warned against over-speeding, over-loading and bad maneuvers, the other reckless behaviours he said are common.

    “While exercising your electoral rights, you should do it in a way that doesn’t violate other laws or rights of others.”

    Particularly, on vehicles transporting people, he emphasized that they should carry the required number as per the insurance, and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy.

    The spokesperson called for continued vigilance and exchange of information on anything that can affect the social wellbeing of the people in their communities, campaign sites and on roads.

  • 817 Rwanda Defence Force personnel retire

    {For the fifth time since 2013, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) retires its military personnel in accordance with the RDF Special Statute.
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    During the 2017 retirement phase, a total of 817 service personnel including 369 career Officers and Other Ranks are set for retirement and 378 military personnel are concluding their service contracts with the RDF, while 70 others are being discharged on medical grounds.

    A send-off ceremony to honour their service to the nation will take place at Senior Officers’ Mess at Kimihurura, on 17 July 2017.

    The ceremony will be presided over by Hon. Gen James Kabarebe, the Minister of Defence.

    {{Source : MINADEF}}

  • Dr. Frank Habineza in financial crisis

    {Democratic Green Party Candidate Dr. Frank Habinenza, has explained that he has mortgaged is house as collateral so as to access a loan to fund his presidential campaigns. }

    Dr. Habineza kicked-off his presidential campaign in Rusizi and Nyamasheke on the first and second days of the campaigns.

    In an interview with Voice of America (VOA) early in the morning this Monday, Dr. Habineza cited the challenges faced by his political party stating that he is struggling with financial constraints during the campaign period.

    “With the limited resources at our disposal, it is not easy; we will have to find the means from within ourselves through sacrifice, as a way of finding a solution. The little means that we have will be used to accomplish all our agenda and we’re optimistic that we shall complete the campaign successfully. “

    He said that he has offered his house as collateral so that he can secure funds for the campaigns.

    “I have surrendered my house, this implies that if I fail to pay back, then It will be taken, that is no any other option if you don’t risk. In this case, the risk we have taken is simpler than the ones we had taken before.” the Green Party flag bearer said.

    However Dr. Habineza is confident he will win, he thanked the security agencies for the assistance they have offered him while campaigning.

    He further called on party members to donate whatever they can so that they can contribute to the campaigns.

    The National Electoral Commission (NEC) recently clarified that political parties can get money from their members for any purpose including preparing for elections.
    Hitherto, the Dr. Habineza had said that the party will seek a bank loan so that it could meet the financial obligations.

    Dr. Habinenza, however, did not reveal the cost of his house.

  • Antoine Hey pleased with the draw in Tanzania

    {Amavubi head coach Antoine Hey has said that he is pleased and satisfied with the one-all result performance of the national team draw away in Tanzania despite the challenges ahead of the game.}

    Rwanda forced Tanzania to a 1-1 draw in their second round, Central-East Zone qualifier for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday in a match played at the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza

    The Amavubi team secured the lead – and a potentially vital away goal – in the 18th minute when Dominique Savio Nshuti putting the ball at the back of the net.

    However, in the 34th minute, the Taifa Stars hit back to level the game at 1-1 through Himid Mao’s spot kick when Amiable Rucogoza handled Simon Msuva’s attempt in the box leading to a penalty.

    Coach Hey and his side who arrived in Kigali on Sunday night aboard RwandAir flight from Kilimanjaro said that he is pleased with the point from Mwanza given the poor preparations of his side, on top of some players who missed the flight and used the road from Dar Es Salaam to Mwanza.

    “We are happy with the results in the match, you know we had many problems ahead of the game, players traveled by roads for 24 hours, we had no friendly game played we had problems.” Hey, who has not won any game since he took up the team added they will continue training immediately when they come back home.

    The two sides will face off on Saturday 22nd July at the Kigali stadium in the return leg. The aggregate winner of the tie will face either South Sudan or Uganda in the final qualifying round for a ticket to the Kenya finals.

    South Sudan forced Uganda to a goalless draw, the return leg set for next Saturday at the Star Times Stadium, Lugogo.

  • We are together in this journey, nothing can stand in our way; Kagame tells Kamonyi supporters

    {FPR-Inkontanyi candidate Paul Kagame has told the Kamonyi supporters that they are together in the journey of making Rwanda keep shining and nothing can stand in the way.}

    Kagame made the comments while addressing thousands of his supporters who were happy to receive him on his third-Day of the 2017 Presidential campaigns in the Southern Province.

    The Head of State campaigned in three districts on Sunday; that is Nyamagabe, Huye and before concluding in Kamonyi district.

    “I have come here as a candidate representing FPR-Inkontanyi,” President Kagame said in Kamonyi “Today it’s not new; it is the route that we decided to take of building our country and making our own choice.”

    In Kamonyi, residents started to arrive at Nyagisenyi at the rally venue early in the morning carrying flags and placards “Tora Kagame” Vote Kagame.

    “They dug a hole for us, they buried us in it. They didn’t know we were seeds Rwandans did not stay buried, instead, we grew stronger. We have proven to those who left us for the dead that we were seeds that can only grow stronger and build a better life.”

    “You are the strength and future of this country.” The Head of State told the youth “God did not create us to remain poor and to stay behind. Our goal is development, security, unity. That is what RPF stands for.”

    The RPF-Inkontanyi candidate also addressed the residents of Huye district his other destination and Nyamagabe district.

    While in Huye the Kagame said that “our journey is to define the future we want and deserve,” adding that “Voting FPR-Inkontanyi means choosing transformation, security, economic growth, education & health for your children.”

  • Rapha Medical Clinic raises awareness on Glaucoma

    {Glaucoma refers to a group of disease where the pressure inside the eye is sufficiently elevated to cause optic nerve damage, resulting in visual field defects. However glaucoma can occur with normal intraocular pressure. }

    Normal intraocular pressure (IOP) is between 10 and 20 mmHg. Some types of glaucoma can result in an IOP exceeding 70 mmHg, creating corneal edema and immediate loss of vision.

    Considering the burden of glaucoma especially in developing countries, where people are not familiar with routine eye consultation; glaucoma patients consult at late stage, with irreversible loss of vision. Rapha Medical Clinic with the help of Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon, Prof Saiba Semanyenzi Eugene, they took the lead in educating people on this condition.

    Glaucoma is the second commonest cause of blindness world-wide, and in Rwanda no accurate data is available. The bad thing about this eye disease is that people affected by this condition don’t complaint about any symptom; the complaint will come just at the ending stage of the disease.

    The cause of glaucoma is not well understood, however it is thought to be due to raised eye pressure, reduced blood flow at the optic disc and also some genetic factors.

    Even though the physiopathology of glaucoma is not well known; many hypothesis are concluding on genetic cause. Secondary glaucoma is due to series of causes: inflammation (uveitis, aphakia (absence of the lens), trauma, cataract, retinal ischemia, bleeding, previous surgery, tumors, medications (e.g. long-term topical corticosteroids), etc.

    Glaucoma’s common risk factors include ocular hypertension, age above 40 year olds, race (black Africans are at five times greater risk than whites), positive family history and myopia.

    Key: Damage to the optic disc in glaucoma patients! In glaucoma, nerve fibers transmitting visual information from the photoreceptors to the brain are lost, resulting in characteristic changes on the surface of the optic nerve as it leaves the eye (damage to the nerve fibers at the disk); causing irreversible loss of vision. An examination of the eye at the slit-lamp often tells immediately whether or not there is glaucoma by the shape of the optic disc.

    Normal Optic disc
    Glaucomatous optic disc

    Confirmation of this condition is done by measuring the intraocular pressure, performing funduscopy and an automated visual field test. Early Diagnosis and treatment are so important to avoid irreversible blindness.

    {{Source : Prof Dr Saiba Semanyenzi Eugene}}

    A patient undergoing visual field examination at Rapha Medical Clinic