The statement released last night shows that 244 people have caught the virus out of 12 191 sample tests while 23 are critically ill.
A total of 895,501 people have been fully vaccinated while 1,660,977 have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program on 5th March 2021.
Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Rwandans are urged to adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, washing hands frequently using soaps and safe water, wearing face masks and respecting social distancing.
Jay Polly breathed the last in the night of Wednesday at Muhima Hospital succumbing to natural cause.
Before laying him to rest at Rusororo cemetery yesterday, the casket carrying his remains was taken at his home in Kibagabaga for final farewell from the mortuary of Kacyiru Hospital where he had been taken for postmortem.
Some of artistes who came to bid final farewell include Christopher, Platini P, MC Tino, Pacson and Mani Martin among others. Edouard Bamporiki, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Culture was also present.
Apostle Joseph Yongwe Harerimana who led the ceremony used Bible verses from Thessalonians 4: 13-15 to comfort mourners during times of difficulties they are going through.
He said that the artiste produced several hit and edutaining songs but stressed that God loved him more than his fans.
Harerimana reminded mourners to be always prepared because Jay Polly has gone to a place where everyone belongs.
Speaking at the funeral, Bamporiki said it is saddening to lose a talented artiste like Jay Polly. He wished him to Rest in Eternal Peace highlighting that it is everyone’s destiny.
Jay Polly gained popularity as a rapper since 2008 when he joined Tuff Gang crew.
Some of his hit songs include ‘Ku musenyi’, ‘Deux fois Deux’ and ‘Akanyarirajisho’ among others.
In 2014, the artiste won Primus Guma Guma Super Star and has since then maintained popularity among Hip Hop fans.
Jay Polly’s death shocked music fans and fellow artistes who still needed his talent to contribute to the growth of music industry in Rwanda.
The motorcycle was stolen earlier that morning in Gatenga Sector of Kicukiro District using a master key.
The Southern region Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Theobald Kanamugire said that the taxi-moto was recovered at about 5pm, in Karuhwanya Village, Gatagara Cell in Mukingo Sector from the suspect thief identified as Damascene Hakizimana, 20, who was also taken into custody.
“Hakizimana was looking for the buyer of the motorcycle that evening; he was valuing it at Frw500, 000 and had no any supporting documents of ownership, which raised residents’ suspicion that he could have stolen it,” SP Kanamugire said.
He added: “Residents swiftly called the Police at about 5pm, officers arrived shortly and arrested Hakizimana with the motorcycle. During interrogation, Hakizimana admitted that he stole the motorcycle earlier that morning at about 10am, from Gatenga in Kicukiro District. Police located and informed the rightful owner, Habimana about the recovery of his moto.”
Habimana commended RNP for the swift recovery of his motorcycle, which he also attributed to the effectiveness of community policing.
SP Kanamugire also lauded the vigilance and quick reaction of the residents, who called the Police leading to the recovery of the stolen motorcycle and arrest of the suspected thief.
He further called upon motorcycle owners to fit them with GPS devices for easy tracing when stolen.
Hakizimana has been handed over to RIB for further legal process.
Article 166 of law determining offences and penalties in general states that, any person convicted of theft is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years and a fine of not less than Rwf1 million and not more than Rwf2 million, a community service in a period of six (6) months or only one of these penalties.
In article 167, however, the penalty for theft doubles if the offender committed the crime through burglary, climbing or possession of keys other than the owner.
Following the selection, Inkomoko has launched a call for applications from businesswomen in a breakfast launch event held in Musanze yesterday attended by dozens of Musanze business women, representatives from the Private Sector Federation, and local government leaders.
The program which is part of ANDE’s Advancing Women’s Empowerment Fund, seeks to address the significant gap in access to finance for women-led small and growing businesses. Selected businesswomen will receive Inkomoko’s skills workshops, a complete business assessment, consulting with business experts, virtual networking events with women leaders across East Africa, and access to affordable finance, debt, and matching grants.
“I’m interested in this program because as a woman in business, I have grown a strong company, and still find gaps that I need to address,” said Mukarungambwa D’amour, who runs Urugano Virunga Palace in Musanze.
Inkomoko was selected from more than 250 applicants to ANDE, based on their commitment to address the challenges that women entrepreneurs, like D’amour face. In their Kigali and Musanze offices, Inkomoko will offer a program of advisory and finance to 75 women-led businesses, plus an additional 25 businesses in Mombasa through their sister company, AEC Kenya.
“Women entrepreneurs are active contributors to Rwanda’s economy. Through this partnership between inkomoko and Ande, women entrepreneurs selected to be part of the program will receive training in entrepreneurial and management skills as well as access to affordable capital to support them in overcoming the top challenges they face,” said Teta Ndejuru, Inkomoko Managing Director..
This ANDE initiative was created as a result of their research findings that women-led businesses are less likely to apply to acceleration programs like Inkomoko. Research showed that women who do receive acceleration services are still less likely than their male counterparts to secure equity financing, which the International Trade Center estimates is a US$320B gap.
“I have been working with Inkomoko for the past two years and have been able to experience first hand the growth that comes with accessing practical business growth knowledge and tools as well as affordable financing. Since starting my journey with Inkomoko, my business has grown in sales and size. I am now able to make 15,000,000Rwf In income each month and I employ 4 members in my society. I aspire to export my products and become an internationally recognized business woman,” says Niyonshuti Catherine, owner of Reliable Group of Suppliers based in Musanze.
In order for Rwandan businesses to qualify for the Inkomoko program, they must be registered with Rwanda Development Board, founded, led, or owned by a woman, have at least five full-time employees, and have a minimum annual revenue of Rwf60M. Businesses can come from a range of sectors including retailers and wholesalers, agriculture, tourism & hospitality, manufacturing and logistics companies. Interested qualifying business owners can apply online at www.inkomoko.com
Colonel Munyengango has been also appointed Chief J5 (Department of Planning).
As per RDF statement released today, the promotions and appointment take immediate effect.
Col Munyengango previously served as RDF Spokesperson from 2017 until 2020 while Col Karara has been serving as Defense Attaché to Rwanda’s embassy in Ethiopia.
The discussions held yesterday at the Office of the Prime Minister were also attended by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana.
Dr. Nyamadzabo who is on a working visit to Rwanda also met with the Minister of Infrastructure, Amb. Claver Gatete and Minister of education, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya among others.
Their discussions revolved around seeking together measures to mitigate effects of COVID-19, how funds provided by the World Bank are efficiently utilized to fast track development projects in the areas of energy and telecommunications among others.
The World Bank finances different projects in Rwanda in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture, education and vocation training, social protection, trade and urbanization.
Dr. Nyamadzabo told the media that discussions with Premier Ngirente focused on effects of COVID-19 on the economy and implementation of different projects financed by the World Bank in Rwanda.
He revealed that he was impressed with how Rwanda efficiently utilizes received funding.
“I was here last in 2014. The country has attained remarkable progress in terms of infrastructure development among others. This is what we expect from all Rwandans,” said Dr. Nyamadzabo.
Dr. Ndagijimana explained that the World Bank has supported Rwanda’s economic recovery efforts to mitigate effects of COVID-19.
“It was an opportunity to assess the implementation of development projects funded by the World Bank including infrastructures. During difficult times of COVID-19, Rwanda has particularly secured funding from the World Bank allocated to purchase vaccines and help the country to mitigate effects of the pandemic in different areas,” he noted.
The World Bank has also been supporting Rwanda in social protection programs to improve citizens’ wellbeing.
Nderitu visited the memorial yesterday as she concluded six-day working visit to Rwanda.
Nderitu was taken through different parts of the memorial and received explanations on tragic history that led to the execution of the Genocide, how it was stopped and Rwanda’s resilience journey.
She wrote a message in the memorial’s guest book that UN will always contemplate the extreme cruelty with which it was executed.
Speaking to the media after visiting the memorial, Nderitu called on countries sheltering Genocide fugitives to bring them to face justice.
“I will make possible efforts to engage with member countries accommodating these people [Genocide fugitives] because they must face justice,” she said.
Nderitu and her delegation arrived in Rwanda on 28th August for a visit which she concluded on 3rd September 2021.
Nderitu also visited Rebero Genocide Memorial which is home to slain politicians killed during the Genocide for innate personality or beliefs which differed from the Government which prepared and executed the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.
As she visited the memorial, Nderitu highlighted that the greatest honour to Genocide victims is to reflect on endured sufferings, recommit to build hope and prevent reoccurrence.
During her stay in Rwanda, Nderitu held talks with President Paul Kagame and different Government officials including Minister Biruta and representatives from umbrella organizations of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.
Kenyan Nderitu was appointed to the position towards the end of last year replacing Adama Dieng hailing from Senegal.
They were on Friday, September 3, showed to the media Rwezamenyo Police station in Rwezamenyo Sector, Nyarugenge District. They were arrested between September 1st and 3rd.
Pontien Zihabake, 40, said that he was arrested as he returned home from a wedding ceremony.
“I was arrested on August 2, at about 9pm while coming from my friend’s wedding where I had taken only one glass of local beer. I thought this was little but unfortunately when Police officers stopped me and tested the alcohol volume in the blood with a breathalyzer, it was 1.32 millilitres,” Zihabake said.
Jean Harerimana also said that he was arrested on September 2, after 2.51 millilitres of alcohol were found in his blood. “I had taken two bottles of beer.”
Their arrest came a week after 16 other people were also arrested in Kigali for driving while drunk.
The Deputy RNP spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Africa Sendahangarwa Apollo warned drivers against putting road users at life-threatening risks.
“Drivers should know that when you have taken alcoholic drinks, the breathalyzer will detect it. Do not think that it will show the number of bottles consumed; even if you take few bottles as some of them claim, the breathalyzer will detect if it is about 0.8 millilitres,” CSP Africa said.
He advised drivers to avoid driving when they drink. “If you know that you are going to drink, look for a friend to drive you… to take you home safely.”
Among others, Rwanda has recorded 490 new COVID-19 cases out of 12 737 sample tests, seven people including five men and two women succumbed to the virus while 25 are critically ill.
Rwanda is among African countries that have started administering vaccines since March this year starting with people whose line of duty puts them at risk of catching the virus.
On Monday 23rd August 2021, Rwanda started COVID-19 mass vaccination targeting all people aged 18 and above.
The mass vaccination campaign started with Kigali City expected to be extended countrywide later depending on available vaccine doses.
Rwanda plans to vaccinate 30 per cent of the population by the end of 2021 and continues efforts to acquire sufficient doses through direct purchases and other arrangements, to ensure as many Rwandans as possible are protected from COVID-19.
A t least 50% of Kigali City dwellers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 while 80 percent received the first dose. Among others, the country targets to vaccinate 60% of the population by June next year.
Currently, Rwanda is administering different types of vaccines including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Sinopharm.
Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Rwandans are urged to adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, washing hands frequently using soaps and safe water, wearing face masks and respecting social distancing.
