The statement released last night shows that 515 people have caught the virus out of 11638 sample tests while seven recovered.
The prevalence of new infections currently stands at 4.4%.
The majority of new cases were found in Gicumbi: 74, Kigali City: 38, Karongi: 37 and Nyagatare: 34.
A total of 858,040 people have been vaccinated 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.
The motorcycle belonging to one Eric Migambi, was allegedly stolen from his contracted rider, last month in Kicukiro District when a group of thieves ambushed him.
It was recovered from one of the suspected members of the ring identified as Samson Habineza, 35, who was also taken into custody, in Mulindi Village, Rubirizi Cell, Nasho Sector in Kirehe. Habineza was using the motorcycle as taxi.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Jean Berchimas Dusengimana, the District Police Commander (DPC) for Kirehe said that the arrest followed investigations into the violent theft and information exchange between the Police, Migambi and members of the public.
“Migambi got reliable information that his moto was in Kirehe and was being used by Habineza as a taxi in Nasho Sector. He shared this information with the Police, that’s how we tracked and arrested Habineza red-handed with the motorcycle, which he was indeed using as taxi in Nasho,” SP Dusengimana said.
SP Dusengimana warned those involved in the theft of motorcycles that police in partnership with the public as well as use of technology, will help to bring them to justice.
He further urged owners of motos to fit them with GPS devices so as to trace them easily and to report the theft in time.
Habineza was handed over to RIB at Nasho station for further legal process
Article 166 of the law determining offenses and penalties in general states that any person convicted for theft is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than two years and a fine of not less than Rwf1 million and not more than Rwf2 million, community service in a period of six (6) months or only one of these penalties.
The penalty doubles, if the theft was carried out at night, by more than one person or through an ambush.
Amb. Ahmed who is concluding his tour of duty had presented credentials to President Paul Kagame in January 2018 to represent his country to Rwanda.
During his tour of duty, Ahmed strived to expand cooperation in areas of health and trade among others.
One of most recent activities include an agreement paving the way for the construction of a new heart research center in Masaka, Kigali signed between Amb. Ahmed Samy Mohamed El-Ansary and the Minister of Health, Dr. Daniel Ngamije.
The project is backed by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD).
Both countries have been enjoying cooperation for the past 45 years in the areas of agriculture, energy, health and education.
The cooperation has opened doors for Egyptians investment to Rwanda where the country organizes annual exhibition for products manufactured from its factories based in Rwanda known as “Egyptian Expo”.
Egypt is among Rwanda’s export markets for agricultural produce including tea, vegetables and fruits among others.
BBC Monitoring has recently reported that Islamic State released a statement condemning acts of the Government of Rwanda over the recent deployment of troops to Mozambique to fight insurgents linked to this group.
BBC Monitoring is a division of the British Broadcasting Corporation which monitors, and reports on mass media worldwide.
In the statement seen by BBC, Islamic State warned that Rwandan Christians are dragging themselves into acts of violence to innocent Muslims prompting them to fight back.
Speaking to IGIHE, the Spokesperson of Rwanda Defence Force, Colonel Ronald Rwivanga has revealed that RDF is standby to defend the country and protect Rwandans.
He further stated that the collaboration of Rwandans with Mozambican troops in Cabo Delgadocan irks Islamic State.
“They cannot be happy with the cooperation. It is apparent that they continue to fight you wherever you are. Even these [insurgents in Mozambique] were not willing to cease fire. They resisted but ended up in vain. During the recent press conference, we clarified that Rwanda is standby to deal with the situation anytime as we protect citizens and defend national sovereignty. We are not worried. We are always ready to protect the country and its citizens,” he said.
“Their reaction is not surprising. It is however a testament that these groups work together,” added Col Rwivanga.
Rwanda recently on 9th July 2021 started the deployment of 1000 troops of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) to Mozambique to fight rebel groups linked the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
The group sometimes calls themselves al-Shabaab, although they do not have known links with the Somali al-Shabaab.
The situation started worsening in October 2017 when armed extremists linked ISIL launched an insurgency in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique.
Since then, Mozambique Defence Armed Forces have been battling the extremists while many civilians were displaced by the fighting.
The joint operations between Rwandan and Mozambican troops have started yielding where different regions including Palma, Awasse, Mocímboa Da Praia, Quionga, Tete, Zambia, Maputo, Nhica Do Rovuma, Quelimane, Chinda and Mumu have been seized from rebels.
It was revealed on Thursday 12th August 2021 during the presentation of research findings on challenges that farmers engaged in horticulture production and vendors have been grappling with particularly during COVID-19 pandemic.
The research was backed by CRS and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).
The study shows that at least Rwf720, 681,880 is needed to tackle challenges facing the sector. The funds are expected to be provided in installments starting with the first batch of Rwf148 million in the first year to ensure they are utilized for the right purpose.
The funding will be utilized for trainings and capacity building farmers engaged in horticulture, provide capital for vendors selling their produce, building modern markets and buying post-harvest handling equipment among others.
Dr. Jean Chrisostome Ngabitsinze, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has revealed that the institution is ready to contribute to the cause to promote the production of fruits, vegetables and facilitate access to markets.
“The study outlines the progress and challenges paving the way for next courses of action. The next move to raise funds to be utilized irrespective of available amount. We will draw emphasis on storages, markets and bring vendors together because it is difficult to help individuals when they are scattered,” he said.
Pudence Rubingisa, the Mayor of Kigali City which is among places where the survey was conducted observed that government institutions need to play a major role to find decent markets for vendors of fruits and vegetables.
He also urged vendors to embrace saving culture for efficient management.
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), Prof. Jeanette Bayisenge who was also present at the event urged women vendors of fruits and vegetables to work hard to contribute to family development through daily activities.
The Country Representative of CRS, Jude-Marie Banatte has said that more efforts need to be done to put research’s recommendations into action.
“The most important thing is that the study pinpoints areas of priority. CRS will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and other partners. It is possible to be implemented because most of research findings were already in place but lacked proper blueprint. I am convinced that this research is unique. The implementation phase remains the core work of the Government of Rwanda and development partners for the project to materialize,” she stated.
Vendors have expressed concerns that their products have been put to waste for several occasions due to lack of proper storages and effects of COVID-19 where they are required to operate on rotational basis.
“We have been hit hard due to COVID-19. Our products are sometimes damaged yet clients are looking for fresh fruits and vegetables. As a result, we have been encountering losses,” said Claudine Nyirabatoni, a vendor at Kimironko market.
Vendors also expressed concerns over inadequate capital which is still a barrier to their businesses.
Pascal Ngendahimana, Local Economic Development Division Manager at Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) reminded vendors to work hard and tap into available opportunities where the government’s seeks to promote jobs among youth and women by offering loans at 2% interest rate.
The research was carried out between June and August 2021 in Kigali City, Rubavu and Rwamagana while project implementation will be rolled out countrywide.
Chinese medical partnership with Kibungo hospital started way back in 1982 and Chinese doctors work hand in hand with their Rwandan counterparts to provide health care services to hundreds of patients from Ngoma and other distant districts in Eastern Province.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Gahima welcomed the donation highlighting that received equipment will help the hospital to provide the needed healthcare services to patients without necessity to transfer them to Kigali.
Rwanda’s partnership with China in the medical field is intended to deliver efficient and effective healthcare for all.
“Rwanda needs to partner with many other countries as we learn a lot from each other. That is what we want as Rwandans in order to continue improving healthcare among our people,” said Dr. Gahima.
The China medical teams and Rwandan health professionals learn from each other and improve their knowledge so that they can offer high quality services to the patients.
“The cooperation between China and Rwanda is very important for the benefit of the two countries. For Kibungo Hospital in particular, the partnership helps Rwandans, our district of Ngoma and other parts of Eastern Province in particular.” The Director General of Kibungo Hospital, Dr. Gasana John stressed.
As China and Rwanda prepare to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, partnership in the medical field is one of the strong areas where the two countries have worked together to improve the well-being of the Rwandan people. Rwanda aspires to build its health system to international standards and China has been a reliable partner in this journey.
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He made the revelation yesterday during an interview with Radio Rwanda.
“Activities to expand Mpazi drainage channel are on course. We started with a robust bridge over River Nyabugogo where water from the drainage pours because it is recommended to start from the lower course while building a drainage channel lest water pressure destroys infrastructures during construction,” he said.
The drainage collects waste and rainwater from homes in the sectors of Nyamirambo, Gitega and Kimisagara all in Nyarugenge, towards River Nyabugogo.
The drainage channel that had lacked sustainable management of water from the sectors surrounding the drainage would be clogged by too much water during heavy rains, hence destroying several properties including homes, merchandises among others in its surroundings.
Under the project design, it is expected that Mpazi drainage channel will be expanded while two major bridges are widened to enable direct flow of drainage water into River Nyabugogo. The project is expected to cost Rwf 7.9 billion.
Apart from Mpazi, Kigali city also plans to upgrade 40 drainage channels from Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge districts at cost of Rwf 30 billion.
Mocímboa da Praia is a port town in northern Mozambique, lying on the Indian Ocean coast, located in Cabo Delgado Province. It is a border post for travel to and from Tanzania and is the seat of Mocímboa da Praia District.
The area located in the eastern part of Cabo Delgado has been a stronghold for insurgents for the past five years.
It is also home to different infrastructures including an airstrip and port among others.
Governor Taliabo last visited the area in May 2020 before rebels destroyed major infrastructures in the town.
During the visit on Thursday, he was along with mayors from neighboring districts some of whom have assets in Mocimbao da Praia.
Some of their houses have been burnt while others turned into safe habitats for owls.
Faruk Jamal had huge investments in Mocimbao da Praia including a hotel, factories and petrol stations among others.
He used to generate around US$2.5 million in profits but he was forced to leave like other displaced locals following rebels’ recurring attacks that saw three of his employees killed.
“I used to earn US$2.5 million in profits per year. However, things have fallen apart that assets worth US$1.4 million have been set ablaze,” Faruk has told IGIHE.
The investor who used to export 75 containers of timber per annum has thanked Rwandan soldiers for restoring peace in the area.
Governor Taliabo also thanked President Paul Kagame for sending joint troops of Rwanda National Police and Rwanda Defence Force upon the request of Mozambican counterpart Nyusi to quell insurgents in the region.
“We have seen Rwandan and Mozambican forces working together to liberate Mocimbao de Praia. Our visit to Mocimbao de Praia is the fruit of cooperation of these soldiers who consolidated efforts to restore security. The next move is to seek how displaced citizens can be resettled,” he said.
Brig Gen Pascal Muhizi who is commanding Rwandan troops deployed to Mocimbao de Praia accompanied the officials as their visited captured areas.
The insurgents saw at least 65,000 people displaced in Mocimbao de Praia.
It is estimated that 90% of regions previously occupied by rebels in Palma have been liberated following joint operations by Rwandan and Mozambican soldiers.
The regions still under the control of rebels include Mbao, Siri I and Siri II.
The bar located in Nyanza Cell, Busasamana Sector belongs to one Cyprien Ngiruwonsanga who was also arrested.
Bars are among the services that are still closed under the government Covid-19 prevention directives
The Southern region Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Theobald Kanamugire said that the violations were reported by residents.
“Area residents reported at about 9pm, that there were a big gathering at Ngiruwonsanga’s bar with people drinking. When Police officers went there to enforce the government directives, they closed themselves inside and refused to open. Police officers remained outside the bar until they opened it after realizing that they had no other option,” SP Kanamugire said.
“Besides operating the bar and holding prohibited social gathering, this was during curfew hours, the violators had no masks and were congested in a small room easier for one Covid-19 positive person to infect everyone who was there,” he added.
SP Kanamugire warned that the Police will continue to enforce the directives and thanked members of the public who report violators.
The report is based on extensive research and consultation with key civil society organisations, the private sector, government and UN agencies. Across the country, focus group discussions and communities were also included in the consultations.
This National Human Development Report (NHDR) is a flagship product of UNDP. It examines the contribution of innovative policies to sustainable Human Development.
The inspiration for delving into the unique nature of Rwanda’s Home-Grown Solutions came from the remarkable progress in human development that has been achieved since the mid-1990s Rwanda’s progress in human development has been impressive. Between 1990 and 2017, her Human Development Index (HDI) value has more than doubled from 0.250 to 0.524, the highest average growth in the world.
The relevance of the HGSs to the rapid progress that has been made in the spheres of good governance, economic growth, and human development in all its dimensions cannot be overemphasized. A statistical update shows that between 1990 and 2019, Rwanda’s HDI value increased from 0.248 to 0.543, an increase of 119.0 percent.
Over the same period, Rwanda’s life expectancy at birth increased by 35.6 years, mean years of schooling increased by 2.7 years and expected years of schooling increased by 5.5 years. Rwanda’s GNI per capita increased by about 130.9 percent between 1990 and 2019.
The report seeks to draw parallels between the rapid growth in the HDI with the adoption and implementation of HGSs. It also bears testament to the widely accepted ideal that human development is best achieved when it is grounded on locally designed policies based largely on traditional and cultural values which are the guiding imperatives of HGSs. Over the years, Rwanda has gained international recognition as a beacon of progress and hope in a continent that continues to languish at the bottom of global development in nearly all conventional measures.
Speaking at the launch, the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr Maxwell Gomera, commended the Government and the people of Rwanda on the remarkable journey to transform their lives and livelihoods.
“More work lies ahead as we Build Back Better economies and stronger societies post COVID-19 by making sure that the gains made in the past two decades are consolidated, while ensuring that this impressive progress does not leave anyone behind. Of special focus in our collective efforts to forge ahead will be the inclusion of vulnerable groups of society, especially those that are living with disabilities, the destitute, the unemployed, informal workers, women, the youth and the aged,” he said.
Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning stressed that the Government of Rwanda is committed to meet its obligations to its people to bring an end to poverty and all other pressing challenges.
“I commend UNDP for releasing this report which will go a long way in buttressing the gains we have so far made in improving the lives of our people through our own innovative programmes, home grown solutions. I want to emphasise to you and reiterate the sentiments of the UNDP Resident Representative, that we still have serious challenges ahead and we must combine our efforts to ensure that the objectives that we have collectively set are achieved,” he said.
{{How have the HGSs contributed to human development? }}
Since 2006, the locally developed HGSs have been institutionalised and scaled-up at the national level. This report selected five HGSs to interrogate as their policy objectives were deemed to be most relevant and impactful on human development outcomes.
They also demonstrate strong innovative potential, having undergone several refinements during their implementation, thereby increasing their capacity to deliver on their objectives. The five HGSs selected are the Girinka Programme (one cow per family), Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP), Community-based Health Insurance (CBHI), Imihigo (performance contracts) and Umuganda (Community work).
The report reveals that HGSs have had a positive impact on all three dimensions of human development – a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
Further, there is evidence linking HGSs to reduced gender and geographical inequalities.
The report also establishes that HGSs have positively contributed to social cohesion and resilient human development by creating a conducive environment for enhanced human development.
