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{{As preparations of celebrating 25th Anniversary of Rwanda Patriotic Front- RPF-Inkotanyi continue, Members of the party in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District donated different domestic tools aimed at improving livelihoods of local communities.}}

About Frw10 Million were contributed to procure utensils materials, iron sheets and 32 mattresses including 52 cows to vulnerable families, 53 goats, 24 rabbits and 10 pigs given as a way of improving social economic conditions among residents.

Beneficiaries welcomed the act saying that they will use the gift in a productive way to sustain their families.

The coordinator of RPF-Inkotanyi in Jarama sector said the gesture is in line with the celebration of 25th Anniversary of RPF Inkotanyi.

The 25 years of RPF-Inkotanyi existence will be celebrated under the theme “Governance, Prosperity and Dignity for our people.”
Celebrations are scheduled to take place on December 15

{{Female students at G.S Indangaburezi School have allegedly been attacked by demons which, they say, squeezed some and traumatized others.}}

The school is located in Ruhango district in Southern Province.

Students said they have been under attack by demons within the school.

In an interview with IGIHE, Gatari Sylvere, The head of the School said during the night of 14th October, a student woke up making noise and caused 17 students to think they were attacked by something unusual ending in trauma.

Together with Security organs in the region, all 17 students were taken to nearby hospital, however all of them have now recovered.

Gatari slams the so called evil attack noting that students were frightened due to noise caused by their classmate during night hours.

{{Tigo and OLPC-Mineduc launch the elected school for the project of taking Rwandan primary schools online. GS Kimisagara is the the first school to be connected.}}

The announcement follows the agreement, whereby MINEDUC provided a list of schools to be connected as TIGO sponsors the infrastructure development, including wiring classrooms and installation of wireless LAN with internet access points.

Diego Camberos, Chief Executive Officer of TIGO announced that they would provide the school with Internet service free of charge to complement a donation of computers from MINEDUC .

“We believe that internet provides multitude of possibilities to younger students, allowing them to receive the same knowledge and exposure as other primary kids in more developed countries.”

“With internet connectivity, we are able to better equip our youth with information, subsequently creating the future leaders of Rwanda”

Camberos was joined by Hon. Vincent Biruta, Minister of Education, Regis Gatarayiha, RURA Director General, The Mayor of Nyarugenge Mrs. Solange Mukasonga and finally Nkubito Bakuramutsa, OLPC Project Coordinator.

This contribution by TIGO will enable students and teachers to have full access to learning tools provided through the Internet. It is a major boost for Rwanda’s youth, teachers and the entire education system.

The Wi-Fi network at Kimisagara School is linked via a point-to-point connection to Tigo’s core site in Nyarutarama. A number of access points carefully installed within the classrooms will enable school kids to connect their laptops and browse the internet via the established connection.

Nkubito Bakuramutsa, Project Coordinator of OLPC has expressed his support for this project by saying: “The Rwanda OLPC program is thankful for Tigo contribution to the enhancement of education through the integration of technology in schools.

We would like to see this partnership reach more schools and inspire more companies from the private sector to participate to this noble effort”

{{The United Nations (UN) has applauded Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its continued support to bring peace to other countries and for its outstanding performance while in missions.}}

“We are proud for what Rwanda as a country and Rwanda National Police in particular have done to bring peace in various countries and we thank them for the professionalism, discipline and integrity they demonstrate while on missions,” said Mbaranga Gasarabwe, the UN Assistant Secretary-General in charge of Safety and Security (UNDSS).

Mbaranga delivered the message on behalf of the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon.

Mbaranga added, “We thank Rwanda National Police for the ‘strong training’ and sharing of best practices among African countries. We saw the training centre which is becoming one of the hubs in providing good training to officers including those from others countries and that’s what we expect. We expect action, discipline and people when you come in the country and its population feels safe.”

{{President Paul Kagame received Ambassador Eric Goosby, the US Global Aids Coordinator who was in the country to launch the Human Resources in the Health sector programme.}}

Speaking to journalists October 15, shortly after meeting the Head of State, Goosby said that, the health care programme aims to improve the skills of the Rwandan medical personnel to be specialists in various medical fields.

The programme supported by the former US President Bill Clinton through his organisation, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) seeks to address the challenge of Human resources in the health sector through the Ministry of Health.

It will train and educate over 500 medical specialist and more than 1000 nurses over the seven year period.

CHAI has been assisting Rwanda in discussions and negotiations with the US government and Global Fund to implement the national strategic plan for Human Resources for Health.

Nearly 100 US faculty members in various medical fields will be coming to Rwanda for one year placements for a period of seven consecutive years.

{{The Executive secretary of Murambi sector,in Karongi district Ndindabahizi Protais, has been suspended from duty for alleged misconduct and assault of residents.}}

The district management committe confirmed the suspension of Ndindabahizi saying his conduct and behaviour are not fit for leadership in Rwanda.

Ndindabahizi is said to have beated a school headteacher of Mubuga college on october 3, while preparing for the teachers day.

The two met in a bar where they quarreled and later Ndindabahizi beatup the teacher using a metal bar.

Residents also claimed that it wasnt the first time Ndindabahizi was beating up someone in the area.

{{President Kagame october 13 received a Rhineland Palatinate delegation from German led by Roger Lewentz, Minister in charge of interior, sports and infrastructure.}}

They arrived in Rwanda to visit projects and discuss ways of cementing the mutual relationship between the two governments.

The delegation included the Rhineland Health Minister, Malu Dreyer, MPs, political party representatives, youth leaders and experts from various fields.

President Paul Kagame told the visiting delegation, “Young people from poor or rich nations differ in opportunities but all have the same aspirations.”

He added that No one wants to be a second class citizen in this global community. Africa has many challenges but there is no reason why it should remain like this…Rwanda and Africa cannot forever remain recipient of generosity.

Kagame added, “Rwandans must be able to raise themselves to a level where they can provide for themselves. We want partnerships of mutual respect and benefit…We can all make a difference if we adjust our attitude.”

A suspected thief is being questioned at Muhima Police station in connection with attempting to rob a bank.

Soko Salim 21, is said to have stormed into Ecobank-Biryogo Branch armed with a toy pistol and wearing a hood covering his head and face.

Police reports that when Soko entered the bank immediately put everybody present at gun point and forced the teller to fill his bag with bank notes. In the process, a cleaner cried from inside calling for help.

{{Teachers and Students of Lycée de Kigali have contributed over Frw 6 Million to Agaciro Fund -a solidarity fund initiated by Rwandans to improve the level of financial autonomy of Rwanda.}}

Lycée de Kigali students contributed Frw 303,775 while teachers donated Frw6,146,000 to the development fund.

Cyusa Dan, a student at LDK said they have voluntary donated to Agaciro fund due to the fact that they have known the real benefits of the fund to Rwandans and themselves.

Since its beginning now the fund stands at over Frw20 billion.