The body was discovered on Sunday night 8th September 2019 around 9 pm in a footpath usually used by students studying at the college with injuries on the head.
RIB has tweeted the two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder.
“RIB has arrested two suspects for planning the murder of Sandrine Imanishimwe including her former boyfriend. Imanishimwe was a student at the College of Science and Technology and was murdered on 8th September 2019,” reads the tweet.
According to sources, Sandrine Imanishimwe, 21, hailing from Huye district was a first-year female student at UR- CST in Biochemistry.
#RIB yafashe babiri bakekwaho gucura umugambi no kwica Imanishimwe Sandrine, barimo uwahoze ari umukunzi we. Imanishimwe yari umunyeshuri muri Kaminuza y'u Rwanda – Ishami ry'ubumenyi n'ikoranabuhanga, akaba yarishwe ku itariki ya 8 Nzeri 2019.@urcst
Aloysia Vuganeza, 36, was arrested Saturday in a joint operation conducted by the Police and local leaders of Nyundo Cell following residents’ reports about Vuganeza’s alleged criminal dealings.
The matron was caught red-handed with 86 pellets of cannabis recovered from the kitchen and the pigsty.
“Following the arrest of Aloysie Vuganeza, a matron at St. Raphael Secondary School in Rambura in connection with selling narcotic drugs, her files have been transferred to Mukamira primary prosecution,” reads a RIB statement in a tweet.
“RIB commends citizens and local leaders for providing information to deter crime,” adds the statement.
Anyone convicted of selling narcotics to children or teens faces life imprisonment.
Transporting, making and selling narcotic drugs attracts a sentence of between seven years and life in prison, under article 263 of the penal code.
Kagame was flanked by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Community, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Karuretwa, the personal secretary of the president and the Minister of Defense, Maj Gen Albert Murasira.
Huang Xia, 57, of the People’s Republic of China was appointed as Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for the Great Lakes Region 22nd January 2019.
He succeeded Said Djinnit of Algeria.
At the time of his appointment, Guterres said that Mr. Xia brings over 30 years of diplomatic experience from across the world, with experience in Africa, having served in several high-level positions.
He was the Ambassador of China to Niger (2009-2012), Senegal (2012-2015) and the Republic of Congo (2015-2018).
He also served as the Ambassador at large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
He served in the Embassy of China to Gabon, in the Embassy of China to France, and as Deputy Mayor of the People’s Government of Jiamusi, Helongjiang Province in China.
The Great Lakes Region comprises 12 member states including Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazaville, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Huang visits Rwanda at a time when relations with Uganda are frail. Both countries recently signed agreements to end the political row during a tripartite summit held in Angola on 21st August 2019.
A delegation of Uganda’s officials is awaited in Kigali next week in a meeting where they will discuss the implementation of signed Memorandum of Understandings.
A Paris court ruled that his death was an industrial accident and that the family was entitled to compensation.
The firm had argued the man was not carrying out professional duties when he joined a guest in her hotel room.
But under French law an employer is responsible for any accident occurring during a business trip, judges said.
The man, named as Xavier X, was working as an engineer for TSO, a railway services company based near Paris.
He died at a hotel during a trip to central France in 2013, as a result of what the employer called “an extramarital relationship with a perfect stranger”.
The company challenged a decision by the state health insurance provider to regard the death as a workplace accident.
The provider defended its position by insisting that sexual activity was normal, “like taking a shower or a meal”.
In its ruling, the Paris appeals court upheld this view.
An employee on a business trip is entitled to social protection “over the whole time of his mission” and regardless of the circumstances, it said.
Ngirente made the call today as he officially opened the 11th Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum (AFI) 2019 at Kigali Convention Centre.
Ngirente said that financial inclusion is considered as a tool for economic development, particularly in the area of improving welfare and the general standard of living, wealth creation as well as poverty reduction.
Statistics show that the world’s unbanked population dropped from 2.5 billion in 2011 to 1.7 billion in 2017.
The Premier explained that despite increasing financial inclusion, a big proportion of youth continue to be financially excluded and emphasized the need to empower the youth access to financial services.
“ In Sub-Saharan Africa, over 60% of the population fall below the age of 25, most of them are less likely to have a bank account compared to adults. Therefore, there is a great need to empower our youth to access useful and affordable financial products and services,” he said.
“In this regard, financial literacy could be the starting point in this process since many of the youth have a keen interest in the digital channel, Digital Financial Services accessed and delivered through their mobile phones, could be the solution to banking them,” added Ngirente.
In 2008, Rwanda conducted its first financial inclusion survey (FinScope Survey 2008). The results of this survey revealed that only 21% of adult Rwandans were formally financially included.
Ngirente explained that it was found important and urgent to implement initiatives that could make financial services accessible to all Rwandans faster. He reflected on Rwanda’s initiatives to drive citizens into financial inclusion pointing out the establishment of Savings & Credit Co-operatives program, locally known as UMURENGE SACCOs.
This program was put in place to make financial products and services (credits, savings, and payments) available throughout the country, especially in rural areas to increase the level of financial inclusion.
Ngirente highlighted that Rwanda invested a significant amount of effort and resources in establishing ICT infrastructure as a means to facilitate financial inclusion.
In the financial sector, digital financial services were given high emphasis to increase the level of financial inclusion. Some of these services including mobile financial services and internet banking services were introduced and are now well operational.
“Let us make sure that all our citizens are financially included and have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs,” advised Ngirente.
With these remarks, I declare the 2019 Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum 2019 officially opened, and wish you fruitful deliberations.
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa highlighted that having access to quality and affordable financial products and services is a foundation for the efforts to promote gender equality.
He stressed the need to continue the journey of achieving universal access to financial services, keep AFI network shining and never leave anyone behind.
The medal parade presided over by the Deputy Joint-Special Representative (DJSR) to UNAMID, Anita Ghebo was held at the mission headquarters.
The decorated officers currently in the final phase of their one-year peacekeeping tour of duty, serve as Individual Police Officers (IPOs), whose tasks include mentorship and advisory.
The medal awarding ceremony was also attended by Officer in Charge of Mission Support Mr. Prem Singh; acting UNAMID Police Commissioner, Mr. Sultan Azam Temuri; UNAMID Police Chief of Staff, Mr. Amadu Mannah; Capacity Building Team Coordinator, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Costa Joseph Habyara; Commanding Officer Rwanda Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel JB Rugema, among others.
Ghebo applauded medal beneficiaries for their hard work towards the attainment of sustainable peace in Darfur.
“It is a great honor and pride for me to witness the Rwanda National Police Contingent being awarded UNAMID Medal to recognize your valuable hard work,” Ghebo said.
“Rwandan Police officers are playing commendable roles towards the realization of the UNAMID mandate,” she added.
She thanked them for their resilience and standing challenges in protecting civilians and humanitarian assistance.
“Despite the challenging climatic conditions in Darfur, the Rwanda Police contingents continued to serve in various capacities in UNAMID with distinction,” Ghebo said.
She reiterated that Rwandans are exemplary and serve with honor for which they should be extremely proud of.
“I am delighted that this ceremony provides all of us an opportunity to appreciate your contribution to the Darfur peace process,” she stated.
Supt Karim Safari, who spoke on behalf of the medallists, reflected on RNP deployments since 2005 and Rwanda’s commitment to international peace.
Rwanda currently maintains more than 1000 Police peacekeepers in Darfur, South Sudan, Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Abyei.
Supt. Safari thanked the people of Darfur for their partnership in restoring peace, and the support of the UN to effectively execute their duties.
Sources from the Nyagatare sector indicate that both parents left the sleeping children locked inside the house. Fire is thought to have been caused by an electric circuit.
Uwase died on spot while her sibling Iranzi died on arrival at Nyagatare hospital.
When a fire gutted the house, residents rushed to break the door on the side where children were sleeping but all in vain.
The mayor of Nyagatare district, David Claudian Mushabe confirmed the incident and appealed to parents to be cautious.
“Parents should adopt strict measures to closely look after children whether they are at home or not. They should go with them when they leave home for trading businesses or tilling their gardens to avoid similar tragedies,” he advised.
The MoUs were signed on 21st August 2019. The pact was signed in Luanda, Angola, during a quadripartite summit bringing together the host President of Angola João Lourenço; the President of Uganda, Museveni, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame.
The signing was also witnessed by President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo Brazzaville.
It was the second quadripartite summit hosted by Angolan President; João Lourenço aimed at strengthening regional security and cooperation.
The agreement, among other things, calls for the two parties to refrain from engaging in actions that destabilize the other party (or actions perceived to) such as financing, training, and infiltration of destabilizing forces.
The agreement also calls on both countries to protect and respect the rights and freedoms of nationals of the other party residing or transiting in their national territory.
Following the agreements, Rwanda and Uganda were also expected to establish a commission for the implementation of the MoU including the minister for internal administration and heads of intelligence.
Olivier Nduhungirehe, the state minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Community has told IGIHE that the first meeting bringing together both parties will revolve around signed MoUs.
“The delegation is expected to arrive on Monday next week. It will be led by Uganda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sam Kutesa,” he said.
Precursors that followed the signing of agreements rose mixed reactions over Uganda’s decision to ban readership of some leading Rwanda’s online media from Rwanda.
The agreements were signed, two years after Rwanda, Uganda relations worsened.
Uganda has been deporting different Rwandans who accuse it of inhumane imprisonment and torture on false accusations by Uganda’s Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence and rebel groups against the Government of Rwanda.
Over 1000 Rwandans have been reportedly detained in Uganda which saw the Government of Rwanda advising Rwandans not to travel to Uganda for their security until the situation gets back to normal.
Rwanda also accuses Uganda of conspiracy with rebel groups intending to destabilize state security.
Following the signing of the pact, Olivier Nduhungirehe, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Community told the media that all Rwandans who were illegally arrested in Uganda should be freed in the spirit of the agreement signed Angola before the government of Rwanda lifts the travel advisory on Rwandans traveling to Uganda.
At the beginning of September 2019, Kamali posted a message on twitter alleging that Habumugisha assaulted her in public, reported to Rwanda Investigation Bureau though her efforts remained futile. The tweet was posted along with a video showing the circumstances of the assault taken by cameras inside the building.
Kamali explained that two months have ended without getting justice and tagged relevant the President of the Republic, Paul Kagame and First Lady.
Her tweet also expressed wonders ‘if magnate people having a closer friendship with officials have rights to assault without facing punishment’.
Replying to the complaining lady via twitter account, President Kagame said: “We shall follow it up and get to know what exactly happened and take necessary action. Surprised if RIB was informed how and did not do what was required.”
At the end of last week, Rwanda’s Prosecution told IGIHE to have received the files of Dr. Habumugisha that an investigation into alleged assault had been launched.
At the time, Rwanda’s Chief Prosecutor, Jean Bosco Mutangana said: “Assaulting a person in public is rights’ abuse and negative vice against our culture.”
“Laws are designed to correct people with such behaviors for victims to trust the judiciary which has to protect the affected person and restore dignity when the offender is held accountable. Accountability is one of the pillars upon which our country is founded,” he added.
Kamali recently told IGIHE that the video posted Twitter was taken on 16th July 2019 as they attended a meeting inside M. Peace Plaza building where Goodrich TV is headquartered.
It is said that a colleague was commenting on the mistakes of the management including Dr. Francis who later became suspicious that Kamali was taking phone video and stood to assault her.
“I was in a meeting with colleagues. He stood, deprived me of my phone, slapped and insulted me thinking I was talking video,” said Kamali.
Kamali said her case is being investigated that she wants justice rendered to her.
Dr. Habumugisha was arrested Thursday last week while his files were transferred to the prosecution the following day.
Nakubitiwe Muruhame numugabo witwa Dr Francis (GoodRich TV). Kuwa 16.07.2019 Mbimenyesha @RIBRwanda hashize amezi 2 atarahanwa,ese kuba umuntu afite amafaranga, ngo anaziranye nabayobozi bakomeye bimwemerera guhohotera ntahanwe? @PaulKagame@FirstLadyRwanda@UrugwiroVillage
The artist currently living in the United States arrived in Rwanda recently to attend the 15th ceremony of naming baby gorillas ‘Kwita Izina’.
He later on 7th September 2019 performed at Kwita Izina Concert but was obliged to leave the stage before performing all planned songs.
Meddy apologized to his fans for short time performance describing the situation to be beyond his powers.
During the concert, Meddy performed three songs including ‘Sibyo’, ‘Everything’ featuring with Uncle Austin and ‘Ntawamusimbura’, ‘Slowly’. He also mixed other songs in Reggae style like ‘No Woman no cry’, ‘Red Wine’ of Bob Marley among others.
He was obliged to leave the stage before 20 minutes yet he had been given 1 hour for performance.
Following the failure of his concert in Kigali, Meddy is set to perform at “B Club” in Nairobi, Kenya in a concert dubbed Rwanda Beauty Night.
The concert will take place on 12th September 2019. The entrance ticket costs 1000 KSH (Rwf 8000).
The Ben, Charly, and Nina are Rwandan artistes that recently performed in Kenya.
