The accident took place Tuesday morning around 9 am in Tagaza village, Rubona cell of Nyamyumba sector when the car registered RAB230Y skidded off the road as it swerved to dodge another truck in a road bend located at the banks of Lake Kivu.
Marine forces are searching for the missing two while three of the passengers that sustained injuries were taken to Gisenyi hospital.
Police spokesperson in Western Province, CIP Emmanuel Kayigi confirmed the incident and urged drivers against driving beyond the recommended speed limit.
“The vehicle belonging to a Chinese construction company collided with another vehicle along the road bend and fell into Lake Kivu. Three of eight surviving passengers onboard sustained injuries. The military’s marine forces are still searching for bodies of the remaining two,” he said.
He appealed on drivers to avoid over speeding and advised passengers to warn drivers driving beyond limited speed. Similar accident was last reported in 2015 when a vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser sank in Lake Kivu near Grande Barriere killing the driver, Butera Desire.
23rd October 1957 was a day filled with joy as the family of Asteria Bisinda Rutagambwa and Deogratias Rutagambwa welcomed the newborn, Paul Kagame. At the time, Rwanda was a colony of Belgium.
Kagame was born in Nyarutovu in former Commune Tambwe, Gitarama Prefecture currently in Ruhango district, Southern Province.
His 62nd birthday is a special moment of his life story and Rwandans celebrating him for great achievements transforming Rwandans lives in all aspects.
Kagame is married to Jeannette Kagame. The couple got married June 10th, 1989 in a wedding ceremony held in Kampala, Uganda and is blessed with four children—three boys and one girl; Ivan Cyomoro Kagame, Ange Ingabire Kagame, Ian Kagame and the youngest being Brian Kagame.
The two-day Russia—Africa Economic Forum to be held on 23–24 October 2019 is expected to attract as many as 10,000 politicians and business leaders from 35 African countries at the Olympic Park Main Media Centre in Sochi.
The official event programme will feature a plenary session, and a range of high-level roundtables and panel discussions, as well as a multitude of opportunities for business contacts.
According to organizers, the Forum is an important and much-anticipated milestone in laying foundations for the promotion and enhancement of trade and economic relations among the economies across the African continent and enabling the diversification and deepening of economic collaboration between Russia and Africa.
The event will be attended by African Heads of State and government officials, leaders of Russian, Eurasian, and international business communities, as well as representatives of governments and economic integration organizations from Africa.
Participation in the Russia—Africa Economic Forum is by invitation only.
Rwanda is among countries with strong relations with Russia.
The recent cabinet meeting approved the Presidential Order determining agreements held in Moscow on 5th December 2018 between Rwanda and Russia on cooperation to use nuclear energy for peace purposes.
Thje technology will be utilized in agriculture, energy and preservation of environment.
In June last year, Kagame was hosted by his counterpart of Russia, Vladimir Putin at his palace and held bilateral talks on both countries’ relations which existed for 56 years and expressed willingness to take it farther.
Rwanda, Russia relations deeply roots on trainings, education, military cooperation, health sector and politics.
Putin yesterday said that his country can support African continent unconditionally unlike Middle-East countries.
According to RDF website, the Senior Defence and Security Advisor to the President, Gen James Kabarebe read the Eulogy of President Paul Kagame and Commander-in-Chief of the RDF to the family of the deceased, and comforted them for losing a father, a son and a friend and that the country has lost a gallant son who fought for Her Liberation.
“RDF as an institution has lost a brave officer. The country has lost a gallant son. The tribute to him should be to strive to continue making RDF an even stronger institution and Rwanda a developed country, which was what Brig Gen (Rtd) Rwigamba fought for,” reads part of President Kagame’s message.
He added that “the loss of a comrade such as Brig Gen (Rtd) Rwigamba reminds us of the other late comrades that died in the course of the liberation of our country. These are people who sacrificed their lives to liberate their country. Brig Gen (Rtd) A Rwigamba put his life to the service of this country so that we live a dignified life, a life that we deserve”.
Brig Gen (Rtd) A Rwigamba is survived by 5 children.
Rwigamba assumed different offices as the Commissioner General of Rwanda National Police prior to 2008 when he was relieved of his duties and replaced by Emmanuel Gasana in 2013.
The post was temporarily being filled by Deputy Commissioner General, Mary Gahonzire who was at the time appointed Head the National Prisons Services.
Andrew Rwigamba was sent to retirement from RDF at the rank of Brigadier General in October 2013 along with other senior and non-commissioned officers.
He was among the first batch of senior officers sent into retirement that took part in stopping the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Following his retirement, Gen Rwigamba was appointed the Director-General in charge of Foreign Military Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of Defense.
We are happy to be associated with Dubai Ports World and to partner in the establishment of this modern inland port, which is already improving trade and reducing costs for our country.
Following our tour, I must say I am impressed by the operations here. This is a high-tech operation that offers real-time cargo tracking to customers.
I congratulate you Dubai Ports on successfully completing the test phase, which has already demonstrated significant reductions in truck turn-around time.
Rwanda is a member of the East African Community, the Economic Community of Central African States and COMESA.
The future of trade and integration on our continent is the African Continental Free Trade Area, which is already in force. Trading will commence in July next year. But trade agreements and economic policies won’t have much impact, without actual infrastructure.
With the launch of this facility, Rwanda is doing its part to connect with the larger market of more than 1.2 billion consumers in Africa and beyond.
The Kigali Logistics Platform is really getting up and running, at a pivotal moment in our continent’s economic transformation.
We, therefore, want to challenge our business people and investors, starting with the industries located in this neighbourhood and from the region and beyond, to make full use of this facility. There is no excuse not to pursue the vast opportunities available to us
I wish to conclude by commending Dubai Ports World for their support to the development of Rwanda’s workforce, through your internship program and other community activities.
The presence of the Kigali Logistics Platform is already making a difference to the Masaka community around here. As the government, we are encouraged to see this platform operating successfully.
We are more motivated than ever to continuously enhance our policies and regulations, to maintain a conducive business environment, and adapt as needed to innovation.
As we look forward to the completion of the next phases of this facility to make the Kigali logistics platform, I want to assure you of our continued support to make the Kigali Logistics Platform an exemplary service provider in this part of our world.
He was caught with 40 sacks (2tons) as he negotiated with potential buyers.
During the Agriculture Season 2019B, the government povided maize seeds to some vulnerable residents from Gahara sector through a local cooperative, COAIGA.
Munyakazi diverted the maize seeds for vulnerable residents and had sacks stored at home of one Kanimba Cleophas, a resident of Byimana village in Ruhimba sector.
It is said that they washed the maize seeds’ color, repacked them and started negotiating with buyers. Residents tipped off the police who searched for the seeds and caught the agronomist on Monday night.
Police spokesperson in Eastern Province, CIP Twizeyimana Hamdun has told IGIHE that the search for missing seeds was launched following residents tip-off.
“He stole the seeds from the store at a cooperative of COAIGA and kept them at the home of Kanimba Cleophas. They washed maize seeds to remove the outer color covering maize seeds. Police apprehended them in the process of selling them after packing grains in new bags,” he said.
CIP Twizeyimana thanked residents for cooperation and blamed dishonest leaders.
Agronomist Munyakazi and the man with whom they conspired have been taken to Rwanda Investigation Bureau.
The first edition of the “Gender Cafes” will take place on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 from 3 to 6 pm at Park Inn by Radisson.
This official launch of the Gender Cafés in Rwanda will be followed by the second edition in December 2019 before becoming a quarterly gathering at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung offices in Nyarutarama, Kigali, starting 2020.
The Gender Cafés aim at achieving the following:
-* Engage diverse actors on real-life gender issues and stimulate dialogue and debate yielding to higher gender literacy
-* Introduce the latest research, emerging theory, and innovative tools and techniques that can be applied to foster positive masculinity in our communities.
-* Spark new ideas, new theories and social change strategies, and new networks that can lead to more impactful research, new forms of advocacy, the dissemination of innovative and effective practices, and to raise the profile of gender expertise in Rwanda and beyond.
-* Create a dynamic space for women and men to self-reflect, analyze and then voice their concerns while fostering a spontaneous dialogue where the conversation is controlled as much by the audience as it is by the presenters.
Gender Equality is gaining increased attention in societies, but despite progress in various sectors, historical and emerging forms of gender-based discrimination call for more innovative ways to address the sometimes hidden manifestations of gender inequalities.
Widely shared, hegemonic cultural beliefs about gender and their impact on social relations are among the core components that maintain and change the gender system. In order to progress and allow for a true equality, society needs to understand where they stem from.
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the UN Charter, UN Women is the United Nations entity working for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
For enquiries, contact Martha Wanjala at martha.wanjala@unwomen.org or call on +250 789 054 095 or tumaini.ochieng@unwomen.org, +250 787 168 023.
Six of the course participants were trained as trainers.
The pass-out of the second cohort was held on the shores of Lake Kivu in Rubavu District and presided over by the Commissioner for Operations and Public Order, Commissioner of Police (CP) George Rumanzi, who represented the RNP leadership.
The eight-week special course was conducted in partnership with the Kenya National Police Service.
CP Rumanzi said that such career courses prepare law enforcement officers to readily confront complex policing and security threats.
“Marine courses were initiated and designed mainly to equip unit officers with essential skills and tactics to effectively tackle and deter crimes committed on water bodies,” CP Rumanzi said.
During the eight weeks, participants drawn from various marine unit stations in the country covered various subjects including; maritime law enforcement, life-saving and water survival skills, seamanship skills and boat engine mechanical and maintenance, among others.
CP Rumanzi said that RNP considers capacity building through training as “a top priority in law enforcement professionalization programs.”
He urged the trained marine officers to “close gaps in maritime operations,” adding that “RNP will continue to provide necessary means, ways, and resources to enhance policing skills of its officers at all levels.”
CP Rumanzi also commended the existing partnership between Rwanda and Kenya police institutions especially in training of officers in the two countries, in various policing disciplines.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Elias Mwesigye, Marine Unit Commanding Officer (CO), said that before these courses were introduced, the unit lacked required maritime security skills.
“Maritime knowledge, skills, profession-related jargon and the morale of marine officers has increased, and this has strengthened our professional operations against crimes committed on water bodies,” ACP Mwesigye said.
He identified illegal fishing, use of substandard fishing nets and boats, smuggling and drug trafficking as some of the crimes committed especially in Lake Kivu.
The CO Marine added that such training coupled with the acquisition of more and modern marine equipment will significantly facilitate in addressing these challenges.
The trio is in Europe for a tour to hone their knowledge. They left for Europe early October to attend Rwanda Day held in Germany.
On 13th October 2019, the ladies met with Rwanda’s ambassador in the Netherlands, Jean Pierre Karabaranga and held exclusive talks.
Their itinerary shows that they have to visit different Europe countries including Germany, France, Netherlands, and Luxembourg to learn from their cultures and explore ways of life.
They also take advantage of this opportunity to meet with Miss Rwanda partners based in Europe, expected to return to Rwanda on 25th October 2019.
They have so far toured France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and will conclude with Luxembourg.
Detained officials include; Marie Claire Kayitesi the officer in charge of disaster management; Espérance Dukundimana, the director of administration and human resource, Epimaque Hagenimana the director of social protection and Martin Habimana the advisor to the district executive committee.
The four are being detained at Gisenyi police station on account of the negligence of duty and waste of public property.
The spokesperson of Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Modeste Mbabazi has confirmed their arrest adding that investigations are ongoing.
Damaged cement was provided by the Ministry of Defense through the Reserve Forces one year ago following the heavy rain that left a number of houses destroyed in Rubavu district.
The heavy downpour of 3rd March 2018 that struck Rubavu district resulted in the flooding of River Sebeya, destroying 26 houses and dampened over 900. Most of the victims are still housed by good Samaritans.
RIB appealed to other public officials to efficiently manage public properties in their custody lest they face the law.
