Speaking to IGIHE, the Rwanda National Police Spokesperson, ACP Theos Badege, said that post-mortem results indicate that lacking oxygen circulation to all parts of the body including the brain and lungs led to the pastor’s demise. Badege said that they suspect her husband, Drake Mugisha, to have been involved in the murder. He, Mugisha, was on Saturday arrested to help police with investigations.
“We have based our actions of arresting the suspect on doctors’ post-mortem report, information of perpetual home violence and circumstances of volatility in the night and the morning she died,” said Badege.
Badege urged the public to avoid any form of domestic violence but always consult with local leaders and police in time to amicably resolve any emerging conflicts. Pastor Mutesi has been the head of Gates of Heaven Ministry based at Muhima, a Kigali suburb.
The decorated officers, who include 58 females, constitute three contingents; two Rwanda Formed Police Units (FPUs) and a Protection and Support Unit PSU, each composed of 140 police officers. Others serve as Individual Police Officers (IPOs), and act as advisors and mentors.
Whereas FPU specializes in public order management like crowd control, facilitate delivery of humanitarian assistance, escort duties and protection of UN facilities; PSU undertakes special duties such as protection for VIPs among others.
The medal parade ceremony held on September 15 in the capital Bangui, and presided over by the Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary General in charge of Humanitarian Affairs in MINUSCA, Najat Rochdi.
While speaking about the importance of the “exemplary service and work” done by the decorated officers for the people of CAR, Rochdi noted that the service medal signifies “respect and admiration for accomplishments made to bringing peace and safety in Central African Republic.”
She commended the “high level of discipline and good conduct exhibited by Rwanda National police contingents”, a conduct she said should “inspire peacekeepers all over the world.”
“You have done your work with diligence and courage to protect civilian under threat of death in the Central African war-torn society,” she said.
She recognized the “outstanding quality of Rwandan leadership and Rwanda National Police in particular that inspires Rwandan police peacekeepers all over the world.”
Rochdi also paid tribute to RNP and the country in general for upholding “zero tolerance” policy to indiscipline such as sexual exploitation and abuse.
This year, the festival, traditionally sponsored by OCP Group, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and paying tribute to a Rwandan film by name of “The Belgian , in order to strengthen cooperation links between Moroccan and Rwandan film industry and to open up opportunities for discussion between Rwandan filmmakers and their Moroccan counterparts.
The festival that started on 9th of this month will end on 16th. Its main purpose is to promote African cinema and cultural promotion.
This year, the festival pays tribute to Rwandan culture through the performance of Rwandan artistes like Jules Sentore and more Rwandan film stars.
Among others invitees that are showcasing the Rwandan culture in the festival is the book writer Mukasonga Scholastique who wrote ‘Notre Dame du Nil’.
Through her works; Mukasonga showcased the soul of Rwanda by depicting hearts of men and women rooted in a land with a history and a culture full of tragedy and heroism. It is through her raw retelling that she paints a hopeful renaissance of a more serene future.
“Most of my books are dedicated to the memory of the genocide. It is a duty to remember so that the victims do not fall into oblivion, “said the novelist during a conference held in the festival.
The festival, traditionally sponsored by OCP Group, is celebrating its 40th anniversary and paying tribute to Rwandan film, in order to strengthen cooperation links between Moroccan and Rwandan film industry leaders and to open up opportunities for discussion between Rwandan filmmakers and their Moroccan counterparts.
OCP Group officials told IGIHE that they invested money in this 40-year-old Festival in order to contribute to the establishment of African own identity around the world through culture.
The festival is attended by cinema experts from 14 African countries competing for the main award in the event.
Competitors are from Senegal, Mozambique, Ghana, Banin, Mali, Algerie, Soth Africa, Burkina Fasso, Togo, Uganda, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and Rwanda.
{The University of Technology and Business Studies (UTB) has said that it is to embark on construction of a Rwf10 billion campus equipped with sufficient facilities equipment that will see students acquire theory and practical skills in their areas of specialization.
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The university management announced the move on Friday during a press conference.
According to the management, UTB will have moved in its Rebero, Kicukiro district premises by the end of 2018.
The UTB Vice Chancellor, Dr Callixte Kabera said that construction activities are set to start this year and end by next year.
“Construction activities will start in October and we expect that we will have shifted to the Rebero premises by the end of 2018. Rebero campus will be well equipped,” he said.
The second phase will be to construct hostels which will accommodate 400 students for students from Rwanda and the region; a cultural village and community tourism center which will be for showcasing handicrafts, entertainment and cultural heritage to the tourists.
The University complex will also have shopping and services center as well as a modern gymnasium that will harbor a variety of sports facilities.
Since its inauguration in 2008, UTB has well developed and contributed to the socio-economic development of the country.
A total of 3000 have graduated from the university with 95% of them gainfully employed.
“Our former students are leading employees and managers in top hotels in the country. Others are working in neighboring countries and others are self-employed. This is an indicator of how important our courses are,” he said.
UTB also offers 30 scholarships per year to needy students, most of who are orphans, or children of ex-combatants and exceptionally talented students through the Zulfat Foundation, under the auspices of Madam Zulfat Mukarubega, President and Founder of UTB.
UTB started with 445 students in 2008 and the number has since grown to about 5000 students now at both Kigali and Rubavu campuses.
{Western Province has been recognized for surpassing the targeted tax revenues in the year 2016/2017 by earning Rwf21.4 billion way above the targeted Rwf17.9 billion.
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All best taxpayers were recognized on Wednesday during the 2017 Taxpayers’ Appreciation Day that took place in Rubavu.
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Finance Ministry recognized taxpayers by providing them with awards and asked them to continue to support national development through tax compliance.
RRA commissioner general Richard Tusabe thanked taxpayers in Western Province for being compliant.
Finance Minister, Claver Gatete also thanked taxpayers for changing their mindsets towards tax payment.
“Taxpayers have really become more compliant and this will positively impact national development through improved infrastructures and other big projects. These are good result from your taxes,” he said.
Western Province Governor, Alphonse Munyentwali called upon continued compliance and contribution towards nation building.
“These achievements were gained because of concerted citizen participation,” he said, adding that they will continue mobilizing more people to understand the role of taxes in national development.
The Corporate Social Responsibility event was held at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital where the eye surgeries were performed.
The patients have been selected from the districts of Gasabo and Nyarugenge. The most vulnerable have been given preference mainly for eye surgery to cure cataract disease.
At the occasion, a total of 20 patients received treatment to correct various optical deficiencies.
“We owe it to our communities to give back and restore good health and dignity where possible,” said Mr. George Odhiambo, Ag. Managing Director KCB Bank Rwanda.
“Restoration of sight can go a long way in enabling one to be self-reliant which builds hope and encourages personal growth” he added.
The patients were thrilled to be able to see again after years of partial or total blindness in some cases.
“Now that I am able to see, I can’t wait to visit my children and friends” said Munyambuga Ibrahim, a patient who had cataract in both eyes.
KCB Bank Rwanda also offered consultancy and free eye checkup for its customers who appreciated the gesture.
“It is just touching to have your bank give you a courtesy call concerning your health especially eye care which can at times be so costly,” said a KCB customer.
The KCB Foundation supports various aspects of the local community through the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives under five key areas; Education, Enterprise Development, Health, Environment and Humanitarian Aid.
{A total of 94,852 new subscribers joined Tigo Rwanda in the month of July 2017, bringing the number of subscribers from 3,262,099 in June 2017 to 3,356,951 in July 2017.}
According to figures released by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), among telecom operators Tigo Rwanda made the largest gains in the month of July 2017 with subscriber numbers growing by 2.9% when compared to June 2017 subscriber figures.
Due to the gains in subscribers, Tigo Rwanda now enjoys market share of 39.5%, up from 36.5% in December 2016.
Commenting on the gains, Philip Amoateng, Chief Executive Officer, Tigo Rwanda said that gains are result from highly motivated sales and distribution team
“Our positive subscriber growth is a testament to not only the growth of customer confidence in the quality of the services we offer, such as the fast data and Tigo Cash mobile financial services but also the highly motivated sales and distribution team that we have on the ground. We are working towards becoming the market leader by the end of 2017” Amoateng said.
{One of the major reasons why entrepreneurs decide to start their own business is the freedom that this lifestyle offers. They want to take their own decisions and are prepared to take the consequences.}
Entrepreneurs are, by nature, risk takers and know it may culminate into serious or negative results, but they always see the positive and remain forever optimistic. If the decision was the right one, the benefits and results offer a great deal of personal satisfaction and a wonderful sense of achievement.
If entrepreneurs only realised the extent of the risks that they take on a daily basis, they would probably not take these decisions, or be much more cautious and research the matter to a larger extent before making the call. But, a call needs to be made. Unlike in the corporate environment where a team, commission and task groups of specialist in disciplines debate a solution, running your own business means making decisions by yourself. It may be tough, but it is also great, exciting and satisfying. You make the decisions; the buck stops with you. No reporting. No writing of motivations. Complete freedom to do what your gut tells you.
However, the freedom also comes with responsibility. The decisions taken will influence the position or situation not only for yourself but also others around you. You have to understand how your decisions will affect you, your business, your staff, your clients and your community at large.
Entrepreneurs are free to make decisions but are they really free? Not really. You may not have to report to a line manager, but you have other bosses. The most important boss in the life of an entrepreneur is his or her customer. They dictate. If you do not satisfy their needs, you have no business. So they are your bosses. They call the shots. They have options. They have the money in their pockets and as they say, “a customer is the king”. Other bosses are the Government (think of SARS as an example or the laws you need to abide by), your family responsibilities and those who work for you. Your suppliers are also bosses.
Yes, entrepreneurs are the master of their own destiny. They make the decisions. They have the freedom to do what they want and when. But it comes with a great level of responsibility and like all things in life, freedom comes at a price.
{Jean Claude Mutajogire is the Country Manager of Business Partners Limited, a specialist risk finance company for formal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Rwanda and selected African countries.}
The newly appointed Governor of the Northern Province, Jean Marie Vianney Gatabazi has said that he will muster all efforts and his experience in leadership to appropriately perform his responsibilities.
Gatabazi was yesterday speaking during the handover ceremony where the outgoing Northern Province Governor, Claude Musabyimana, appointed the Ministry of Land and Forestry as Permanent Secretary, was giving him instruments of office.
“I will have no excuse because I know what to do, I will not disappoint his Excellency Paul Kagame who trusted in me and gave me such responsibilities. I will work tirelessly to serve Rwandans,” he said.
Presiding over the handover ceremony, the Minister of Local Government Francis Kaboneka tasked new governor to put in place measures to curb flooding in some parts of the province. “You are not coming to study, you know the field. I want to stress about floods from Volcanoes National Park; I would like to request you to make addressing this problem a priority.Much has been done, you should do your best to tackle the remaining problems in this Province,” Kaboneka told new governor
Musabyimana called on his successor to focus on security issues and monitoring big projects in the province.
“You should focus on sustaining the security and ensure monitoring for big projects like modernization of Musanze town and refurbishment of Ruhengeri Hospital which has been upgraded to referral status,” he said.
{A total of 500 youth from six African countries are meeting in Kigali to discuss how they could respond to own problems and discuss their contribution in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).}
The participants are from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa are allied into the Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences economiques, Commerciales (AIESEC), an association aimed at creating opportunities for youth.
Youth say that under the cooperation, they will solve some problems among themselves like unemployment and lack of job-creation skills.
The president of AIESEC in Rwanda, David Niyonsaba said that they will discuss regional problems and the role of youth in responding to them.
“We are going to discuss the role of youth in the implementation of SDGs. Rwanda as the host country has advanced in terms of youth development. They will learn from us as we also learn from them so that we come up with solutions for all problems around us” he said.
The meeting is also being attended by experts in economy, education and other specialists that will give lectures on personal advancement.
Youth Minister, Rose Mary Mbabazi requested the youth to take a lead in ending poverty among themselves and added that youth are foundation of SDGs implementation.
