She is suspected to have killed the old woman on Tuesday night.
Following the death, Nyamiyaga sector officials and security officers went to the crime scene and arrested the girl whom they lived together for further investigations on the step mother’s death.
The executive secretary of Nyamiyaga sector, Bayingana Jean Marie Vianney has confirmed the arrest to IGIHE.
“It is true that the woman is suspected to have killed her stepmother. She was arrested and handed to Police for investigations. The woman’s body was taken to Byumba Hospital for postmortem,” he said.
The arrested suspect was the only person living with the deceased woman in the same house.
The local leaders who submitted resignation letters on Wednesday evening include the executive secretary of Karenge sector in Rwamagana district, Bizumuremyi Pierre Celestin who explained that his age doesn’t allow him to keep pace with the job demands.
Others from Ngoma district include the executive secretary of Rukumberi sector, Muragijemungu Arcade who cited personal reasons.
The executive secretary of Musya cell in Rurenge cell as well as Ngoma district Director of Education, Murekatete Judith also cited personal reasons.
Jean d’Amour Rubwiriza, who was the district Director of Business Development and Employment (BDE); Jean Bosco Sibomana, Public Relations, Media and Communications Officer and Uyiringiye Phenias, the advisor to the executive committee of the district are among other resigned leaders.
Ngoma district vice mayor for economic affairs, Mapambano Nyiridandi Cyriaque, has told IGIHE they have received the aforementioned leaders’ resignations.
Rwamagana district vice mayor for economic affairs, Mudaheranwa Regis also confirmed that they have received the resignation letter from the sector’s leader.
IGIHE has learnt that some of leaders who cited personal reasons for their resignations were warned several times for inefficiency.
Rtd Capt Ndahiro was among soldiers who fought during the Liberation Struggle and author of a book on history of the struggle. He was sixty eight.
IGIHE has learned that Ndahiro succumbed to blood cancer during the night of Wednesday at King Faisal Hospital where he was getting treatment.
He was born in Nyagatare sector of Nyagatare district in 1951.
He studied in Uganda and further advanced his education in the United States of America where he obtained Masters in Public Health.
He was sent to retirement at the rank of Captain.
Rtd Capt Ndahiro wrote a book on the liberation struggle in Kinyarwanda titled “Inzira y’inzitane yo kwibohora kw’abanyarwanda” translated as ‘The gruesome journey of Rwandans liberation’
He joined the liberation struggle aged 39. Ndahiro was among parliamentarians whose term will end in 2023. He represented RPF Inkotanyi and was the eldest MP.
From 1994 until 2001, he worked at the Ministry of Health in mental health department, worked for the International Rescue Committee between 2002 – 2003 as the head of national anti-HIV-AIDS campaigns.
Rtd Capt Ndahiro also assumed numerous functions at Global Fund among others.
The suspects were at the time of their arrest found in possession of varying quantities of cannabis.
One of the suspects identified as Akimpaye Delphine, 39, was arrested red-handed in Kagano Cell of Kitabi sector in Nyamagabe District with 10kgs of cannabis.
Chief Inspector Police (CIP) Sylvestre Twajamahoro, the Police spokesperson for the Southern region, said that Akimpaye was traveling on a public bus when it was stopped and identified at a checkpoint mounted in Kitabi.
“There was information from residents and local leaders in Rusizi about a drug trafficker, who had boarded a public bus with a consignment of narcotics, headed to Kigali,” CIP Twajamahoro said.
“Indeed, when the bus was stopped and the suspect identified, Police officers found 10kgs stashed in Akimpaye’s luggage. She first denied ownership of the luggage but passengers pinned her,” he added.
Two other traffickers; Emmanuel Dushimimana, 32, and Enock Uwihoreye, 34, were intercepted by Police and DASSO personnel in Ruyonza Village, Nonko Cell of Nyarugunga Sector in Kicukiro District transporting cannabis on a motorcycle.
Uwihoreye is a commercial motorcyclist, who transports drug dealers or their narcotics. The motorcycle RE 640P, which they were traveling on, was also impounded to Nyarugunga Police station where the suspects are also detained.
The other two suspects were intercepted at Rusizi border II from DR Congo with cannabis, while Diane Itangishaka was arrested in Musanze District delivering narcotics to a retailer identified as Valence Hagumimana, in Cyabagarura Cell. Hagumimana was also arrested.
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has taken stringent measures in combating drugs, including special operations and strengthened partnerships with the public through awareness and information sharing on the dealers as part of community policing.
The response also involves mapping major transit routes and breaking chains of supply.
The event included the distribution of educational materials on the spread and prevention of the Ebola virus. It focused on increasing EVD community mobilization and mass media communication and the cooperation from the people of Japan with the aim to strengthen partnership, promote cooperation and coordination for preparedness and readiness for EVD and other Public Health concerns. Communities and school children of the Sector were present and participated also in a quiz on Ebola Virus Disease. The winners received awards.
This event is a part of a WHO project of USD 1million which was founded by the Government of Japan to strengthen the capacity of Rwanda at national and district level to prevent, timely detect and effectively respond to possible spread of the 2018 Ebola virus disease(EVD) outbreak from DRC, as well as to ensure capabilities for detection and response to the other priority public health emergencies outlined in the National Action Plan on Health Security.
“The Government of Japan focuses on development cooperation to protect and empower individuals, and realize human security. We understand how important it is to prevent EVD outbreak before it happens in Rwanda and it is a great honour for us to contribute to EVD prevention,” said the Japanese Ambassador.
“We express gratitude to the Ministry of Health and the WHO Rwanda for carrying out this important project.” He added.
State Minster for Health, Dr. Patrick Ndimubanzi said community engagement in Ebola preparedness is was so important and the sure way to overcome the epidemic in case an outbreak happens. He called on Rwandans to be keen on Ebola symptoms while practicing a hygienic lifestyle.
“Wash your hands with clean water and soap at all times, report any suspected ebola victim to the nearest health centre, don’t touch a person with Ebola symptoms,” advised Dr. Patrick Ndimubanzi.
Since 1 August 2018, when the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo notified WHO of a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in North Kivu Province, in the eastern part of the country, the Ebola virus has killed thousands of people in the DRC.Rwanda is bordering the DRC with some districts being near to the Ebola affected areas.
The Government of Rwanda initiated preparedness mechanisms to minimize the risk of importation/cross border transmission of EVD as well as ensure an effective response. Risk Communication and Community Engagement is one of the pillars of preparedness and outbreak response.
Today, Airtel prides itself with an indoor coverage boost covering 98% of Rwanda with 628 sites serving both lines. Airtel spearheads bridging the digital divide in Rwanda to the growing demand of data users and the increase of smartphone penetration. It aims to deploy stronger spectrums that allow good transmission of voice, messages, and data.
Amit Chawal, Airtel Rwanda Managing Director said, “We have placed a huge investment in our network consolidation to enable our customers to have improved data experience. This infrastructure plays a key role in economic development, which can create a virtuous cycle where incomes improve and access increases.”
Airtel’s mobile network operations in Rwanda cover over 98 percent of the country, offering voice, data and mobile commerce services on its 3G network. With the improved 3G network upgrade, this means that there is a shift by Airtel to 900Mhz from the 2100Mhz band meaning that signals will travel a longer distance — the higher the frequency band, the lesser the distance and the poorer the quality. The 900 MHz band has 30 percent to 40 percent better coverage than the 2100 MHz band. With this Airtel prides itself to be the fastest and most affordable data network in Rwanda.
Airtel has improved penetration in buildings across major towns to enable improved data experience for its customers.
Our customers can now enjoy the widest internet coverage in Rwanda. Enjoy our affordable data packs, dial *255*2# on your devices to enjoy this service. The youth can also continue to enjoy the Jama packs on *154#.
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The Senate comprises of four permanent commissions and the disciplinary commission mandated to carry out an assessment on senators’ discipline, conduct and guarding their immunity.
These include; Committee for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Security; the Committee on Economic Development and Finance; Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Human Rights and the Committee on Political Affairs and Good Governance.
Dushimimana Lambert has been elected the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee for Political Affairs and Good Governance as Murangwa Hadidja deputizes him.
Other senators in the same committee include Karangwa Chrysologue, Nsengiyumva Fulgence, Ntidendereza William and Uwera Pélagie.
Nkusi Juvénal who formely served in the Chamber of Deputies heading the Public Accountant Committee has been elected the chairperson of the Senatorial Standing Committee on Economic Development and Finance deputized by Uwimana Consolée.
Other members of the committee are; Kalimba Zephyrin, Mupenzi George, Nkurunziza Innocent, and Nyinawamwiza Laetitia.
The Senate assembly also elected Bideri John Bonds as the head of the Senate Committee for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security and Mukakalisa Jean d’Arc as the vice-chairperson to coordinate with other members of the committee including Kanyarukiga Ephrem, Nyagahura Marguerite, and Uyisenga Charles.
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Human Rights Biro had Umuhire Adrie as the chairperson deputized by Habineza Faustin.
Other members include; Habiyakare François, Havugimana Emmanuel, Mureshyankwano Marie Rose, and Niyomugabo Cyprien.
Senators have also elected Karangwa Chrysologue as the chairperson of the Senate Disciplinary Committee deputized by Uwera Pélagie. Other members are; Havugimana Emmanuel, Mupenzi George, and Mureshyankwano Marie Rose.
The Senate of Rwanda has 26 members. Twelve senators are elected by the specific councils in accordance with the administrative entities in the City of Kigali and the four provinces.
Of these, one is picked from the City of Kigali, two from Northern Province, while the rest of the three provinces (West, East, and South) elect three senators each. Eight senators are appointed by the President of the Republic. Four senators are designated by the Forum of Political organizations.
One senator is elected among lecturers and researchers of Public Universities and higher learning institutions. Both the elected and appointed senators serve a five-year term, renewable once.
Bayigamba appeared in Nyarugenge Primary court this Wednesday for bail application hearing as investigations are underway.
Bayigamba appeared in court around 10:30 putting on glasses, a black jacket, Kaki trouser and shower sandals.
He told the judge that he is not ready for trial citing the absence of his defense lawyer. He requested time to negotiate his legal representative to which prosecution said that it is part of the suspect’s rights to get legal representation.
Prosecution explained that Bayigamba had a defense lawyer during interrogations at Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) but was not informed of his client’s hearing when called to clarify reasons for his absence in the morning.
The judge requested to update Bayigamba’s defense lawyer the next day for hearing on Wednesday 6th November 2019.
Bayigamba was arrested on 22nd October 2019.
RIB explained that Bayigamba is suspected of applying fraudulent practices to rip off and selling of another person’s item.
The encouragement was made on Tuesday during the YouthConnekt Awards 2019 finals in the Southern Province where youth were told to invest in the capital market products to be able to reap profits.
Robert Mwesigwa, the Executive Secretary of the National Youth Council urged the youth on the need to embrace entrepreneurship and to take advantage of the available opportunities to develop themselves and contribute towards the country’s growth as we have several programmes that seek to empower the young people.
CMA initiated an interactive and educational forum to enable the general public understand the benefits of savings and investing through the capital market. These sessions help the youth to understand the benefits of the capital market so that they can be able to contribute to the country’s development efforts by saving and investing through the local capital market.
“Capital market is the best place for young people to invest for the future; when you buy a share of stock, you are actually buying ownership into that company. Over time, these companies will release more products, gain more customers, increase earnings and grow,” stressed by Magnifique Migisha, the Public Relations Officer at the Capital Market Authority. He added that “In addition to that there is a possibility to invest in the Government Treasury Bond and in the unit trust schemes in Rwanda.”
Solange Uwera, young innovator from Muhanga District who runs a successful sewing business said that young people should understand the importance of the capital market.
She stressed that “I now understand the benefits of saving and investing in the capital market products as it pay back in the future so that we can be able to grow our businesses easily and contribute easily to the country’s development as the capital market is vital for the government and individuals to develop.”
The Capital Market Authority aims to help youth from across the country to know more about saving and investing through the capital market at a young age, and assist them to understand the capital market operations as capital market is a saving and investment destination for everyone.
The fifth edition of Qatar Information Technology and Communication Conference and Exhibition is running from 29th to 1st November under the theme “Safe Smart Cities”.
QITCOM 2019 is showcasing innovative and various technologies by creating a knowledge-sharing platform for technology providers, policy-makers, industry experts and thought-leaders.
Kagame made the remarks today morning as he delivered a Keynote Address at the Qatar Information Technology Conference & Exhibition (QITCOM2019) hosted by the Qatar Ministry of Transport and Communication, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim BinHamad, the Emir of Qatar.
Kagame said that urbanization has been a powerful driver of wealth, culture and science throughout history given that urban life brings people of diverse backgrounds into close contact with the opportunity to learn from each other.
He explained that cities have also generated significantly higher levels of economic productivity as well as creativity adding that urbanization creates the conditions for more complex economies, powered by innovation and services.
“In short, urbanization is a key step on any society’s pathway to prosperity,” said Kagame.
He underscored that Africa still has some of the world’s lowest rates of urbanization which is among the factors that have kept Africa from advancing as quickly as it should have due to inherent advantages
“However, the human geography of Africa is in a state of rapid change. The rate of growth of Africa’s cities is on average the highest in the world. For example, in Rwanda, our urbanization rate is around 6 percent a year, compared to the global average of around 2 percent,” said Kagame.
“In 1962, Rwanda’s capital Kigali had only around 6,000 residents. Today, Kigali is home to nearly 1.5 million people. Still, less than 20 percent of Rwanda’s population lives in urban areas. Our target is to raise that to 35 percent, in the coming years,” he added.
The President said that such a wave of urbanization is also occurring elsewhere in Africa and represents a historic window of opportunity for investment, growth and human development.
He, therefore, stressed the need for effective planning and do things right.
“We cannot afford to leave urbanization to chance or go back and fix mistakes later after costs and damage have already been incurred. This is where technology has a huge role to play,” said Kagame.
He emphasized that Africa is fortunate to be undergoing its urban revolution at this particular time when smart cities technologies are evolving and maturing and shared Rwanda’s strides.
“In Kigali, wi-fi has been made available on public transportation, whereby the way, you pay for your ticket using a tap-and-go card, not cash. Essential public services, such as identity documents, land titles and business registration are accessed through our e-government platform, known as Irembo,” he said.
“Rwandans are also using mobile money applications to pay for water and electricity, as well as their taxes. Digital payment not only makes those services more accessible to consumers, it also reduces the vectors for corruption,” added Kagame.
Kagame commended the Emir of Qatar for his foresight in establishing the annual Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-corruption Excellence Award.
Rwanda has been selected as the host for this year’s award ceremony in Kigali on December 9th.
Kagame said these competitive prizes recognize exemplary efforts to build corruption-free societies around the world.
The President further stated: “ As our cities grow, we will remain open to collaborating with partners, such as those represented at this exhibition. We wish to work together to deploy relevant technologies, to manage the consequences of urban expansion and make sure that our citizens and visitors get the most out of our cities.”
He stressed two important considerations to keep in mind, at all times as countries strive to build smart cities.
“First, smart cities are about people not computers. The mission is not to invest in technology for its own sake, but to do so strategically, to make life measurably better for the people who live in our cities,” noted Kagame.
Secondly, the President said that the foundation of smart cities is trust whereby much of urban technology depends on the data generated by residents.
“If we want our citizens and customers to remain open to the benefits of high-tech cities, we need to be responsible with their data at every stage, from collection to storage and usage,” he said.
“The public and private sectors must work closely together to foster the necessary environment of trust for smart cities to flourish,” added Kagame.
He emphasized that the current primary task is to accelerate the implementation of development vision, ‘in order to rapidly achieve the good results witnessed in this country, among other positive examples around the world’.
Kagame called for collaboration to apply the power of technology to enhance the quality of cities and the future of the people who live in them.
Rwandan companies participating in Smart City Expo in Doha include AC Group, Ampersand, BSC, Irembo, Pascal Technology, QT Software, and a youth-led recycling start-up, Wastezon.
