The man on the run has been serving life sentence handed to him after he was found guilty of murder.
IGIHE has learnt that Ntawukuriryayo escaped on Monday 23rd January 2023. The Spokesperson of RCS, SSP Pelly Uwera Gakwaya has told IGIHE that the search for this inmate is ongoing.
“It is true that he has escaped. Investigation to trace him was launched immediately. We request Rwandans to be collaborative and provide tip off on his whereabouts,” she said.
“A convicted person has to serve the sentence handed to him/her because escaping might lead to tougher punishment once arrested. What he has done constitutes a crime punishable by laws,” added SSP Gakwaya.
It is said that Ntawukuriryayo was handed life sentence in 2015. He was born in 1993 in Intwari Village, Nyaruteja Cell of Nyanza Sector in Gisagara District.
The consultancy, whose team has decades of experience in the industry, is interested in preventing individuals from suffering from gambling addiction in the country and is hosting an interactive forum and hackathon to explore these issues.
The event, which is free to attend, will be hosted at Ikawa Rooftop Cafe in Kigali City on 31st January from 5-7pm.
It is being supported by social development agency, Adam Bradford Agency and youth development NGO, Rwanda Opportunities Organization (RwandOpp).
The event will see entrepreneurs pitch ideas to support the gaming sector and the business sector and guests debate the topic with a panel of experts.
Whilst regimes in Europe and America are vigorously working to satisfy shareholders, governments and Regulators with their plethora of safer gambling measures, Africa remains a ripe market for operators to implement operations with some regulations and awareness of problem gambling lagging behind.
With active partners across Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa, Crucial is working alongside strategic consultancy Adam Bradford Agency to implement its action plan for the region. The founder of the agency, Adam Bradford, lived through his father David’s hidden gambling addiction which led to him being jailed for fraud in 2014 after stealing to fund his out of control habit. Adam has since garnered significant experience working in the UK policy sector and with industry to implement safer gambling programmes.
In Rwanda, new gambling licences have been recently suspended by MINICOM, the Ministry for Trade and Industry, further backed up by the Ministry of Sports, in order to ensure continued compliance.
The events are part of a wider series across Africa which will see one of the globe’s leading experts in this area propose solutions and bring stakeholders together in this unique and engaging debate, with a commitment to tackling gambling related problems head on in the future.
Paul Foster, the CEO of Crucial Compliance commented: ‘We are really excited to be hosting these Hackathons and are looking forward to being welcomed by Rwanda. We know that across the continent, issues relating to gambling harm often go unnoticed and we are keen to reduce the stigma associated with gambling addiction and help the sector to implement safer gambling practices and work with the Government on strengthening regulation, just as we have done in many other markets.
I encourage everyone with an interest to come along to the event, contribute to the debate and join us for what will be a thought-provoking session on this important topic.”
For more information and to sign up to attend, visit www.safegamblinghackathon.com.
The tensions erupted as M23 rebel group resumed fighting the Congolese Army (FARDC) accusing DRC of failure to implement peace accords signed in 2013.
Instead of drawing attention to the real cause of instability, DRC started accusing Rwanda of backing M23 and formed a coalition with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a terrorist group formed by individuals responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The FARDC-FDLR coalition shelled rockets on Rwanda’s territory at different times which destroyed properties and injured people last year.
Apart from the provocations, DRC politicians have been propagating hate speeches that continue to fuel violence against Rwandophones who face rights abuse.
Despite DRC’s stand, Rwanda has repeatedly denied the allegations and urges the country to solve internal problems without dragging it into its mess.
On Monday 23rd January 2023, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Government of Rwanda, Alain Mukuralinda reminisced on DR Congo’s withdrawal from processes aimed at finding a solution even though he did not directly mention the name of the neighbouring country.
“After accusing Rwanda of being your aggressor and a supporter of your compatriots whom you are fighting, the facilitator invited you to a meeting with them. You ignored them,” he said.
“Then you asked for mediation. You have been invited to a meeting with Rwanda. You dodged it. Finally, if you avoid dialogue and meetings with them, with whom are you going to solve the problem?” wondered Mukuralinda.
As he appeared in a talk show at RBA on Sunday, Mukuralinda said that the DRC should be taking the first step towards a solution for instability but has been relenting on implementation of resolutions signed by the country’s president.
Mukuralinda pointed out other negotiations under Luanda and Nairobi processes which he refused to attend. He disclosed that Rwanda remains standby to defend its territorial integrity and committed to find a solution for existing problems.
Mukuralinda also expressed hope that DRC might one day realize that it is tampering with the process of negotiations and join others to find a durable solution for insecurity in eastern part of the country.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza and the Acting Commissioner for Botswana Police Service, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Phemelo Ramakorwane.
This was part of the bilateral meeting between the two friendly police institutions held at the RNP General Headquarters at Kacyiru.
DCP Ramakorwane and his delegation are in Rwanda for a week-long visit aimed at strengthening cooperation in various policing disciplines.
The agreement, partly, binds the two police institutions to fight transnational organized crimes, including terrorism and related activities, human trafficking, hi-tech and cybercrimes as well as exchange of information related to the activities of the criminal elements and modern methods and techniques.
Other areas include training, sharing of expertise and training programmes, and other capacity building related activities.
IGP Munyuza said that the bilateral meeting and the signed MoU are premised on “friendly and excellent relationship” between the two countries under the leadership of His Excellency President Paul Kagame and His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
“As law enforcement agencies, we have to come together and put in place coordinated efforts to address regional and global security threats, that don’t respect borders.
The present security challenges such as terrorism, cybercrimes, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and financial crimes among others, can only be effectively dealt with when we work together in sharing of information, intelligence and experience,” IGP Munyuza said.
He added that policing today is faced with security threats of terrorism attacks like in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, ADF in North Kivu, DRC, Al-Shabaab in Somalia and other terrorist groups operating in the region and on the continent.
“Our two countries continue to play a significant role in maintaining peace and security in Cabo Delgado and this is an opportunity for us to discuss effective ways in which we can cooperate even more closely in anti-terrorism operations,” IGP Munyuza said.
Through the formalized partnership, he said, the two institutions will benefit a lot by establishing formal communication channels for efficient cooperation in different areas, including training.
DCP Ramakorwane, on his part, observed that the need to strengthen the existing partnership with Rwanda National Police has become more imperative, especially with the advent of technology, which has rendered public security challenges more dynamic and complex to solve.
He further appreciated the commitment and “invaluable contribution” made by Rwanda and Botswana, through their respective police organizations, towards global peace and security.
“This is a significant milestone and an important vehicle towards the effective tackling of transnational crimes affecting not only our two countries, but also the region at large; such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, terrorism and high tech crimes,” DCP Ramakorwane said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the smooth implementation of all MoU objects, for the mutual benefits.
During his visit in Rwanda, DCP Ramakorwane will also visit various RNP training and operation facilities in different parts of the country.
The construction of this model secondary school was conceptualized by former students of Ntare School in Uganda, under their umbrella organisation, Ntare School Old Boys Association (NSOBA).
The incumbent president of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his counterpart of Rwanda, Paul Kagame are among graduates of the school.
Ntare School was founded by a Scottish, William Crichton in 1956. It is located in Mbarara town in the western part of Uganda. The school graduated nearly 100 Rwandans where some of them were refugees staying in the country.
President Kagame studied at Ntare School from 1972 to 1976 while Museveni was a student at the school from 1962 to 1966.
The construction of the school at the same level in Bugesera District started in 2019 as a legacy from alumni to future generations in Rwanda.
Located in Musagara Village, Kanazi Cell of Nyamata Sector; the school sits on 40 hectares while 13 more hectares are yet to be exploited.
Ntare School Rwanda Chapter is expected to be a modern institution in Africa with international standard catering for both international and national curricula.
It has the capacity to accommodate 1100 boarding students. The school has five science laboratories and 35 classrooms, designated for 30 students each.
The construction of Ntare School Rwanda Chapter has also taken into consideration environmental preservation as it has underground water reservoirs to collect rain water and waste water recycling plant.
Among others, 4.5 kilometer tarmac road from the main road along Gahembe to the school has been also completed.
IGIHE has learnt from site supervisors that all construction activities are expected to be completed between April and May 2023 but details of how the school will be managed and opening date have not yet emerged.
Initially, the school was expected to be completed at a tune of Rwf6 billion.
Other officials who participated in the mass sporting event include the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana; State Minister in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Yvan Butera; Minister of Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, Minister of Sports, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju and Mayor of Kigali City, Pudence Rubingisa.
New sporting activities added to the mass sports include Road Tennis and streetball to help enthusiasts participate in games of their choice.
The bi-monthly Car Free Day usually takes place between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. every first and third Sunday of the month, bringing together city dwellers for physical fitness exercises.
The exercise started in 2016, aimed promoting healthy lifestyle among Rwandans and help them benefit from other health activities like screening for non-communicable diseases.
Car Free Day provides a platform to educate people on healthy lifestyle choices in general and creates awareness that roads are not only built for vehicles but also for pedestrians.
Among others, the mass sports helps to reduce air pollution.
Aime Thierry Nteziryayo was detained on Saturday, January 21, after he tampered with his car air filters so as to pass the gas emission test.
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) spokesperson, Commissioner of Police (CP) John Bosco Kabera, said that Nteziryayo’s vehicle had failed the fuel emission test, when he tried cheat the test on his second return.
“On January 19, Nteziryayo’s vehicle registration number RAB 466D, failed the fuel emission test and was required to fix it and bring it back for the second inspection and possibly acquire a roadworthy certificate,” CP Kabera said.
“On January 21, he brought the vehicle back for the second inspection but Police officers, through credible information, realized that he had tampered with the air filters in order to beat the inspection.
He removed the air filters and drained the air filter container but inspection technicians detected this, leading to his arrest,” he added.
There are other people involved in this fraudulent practice, the spokesperson said.
“Investigations have unearthed other people, who were in communication with Nteziryayo advising him what to tell Police officers, when asked.
One of them advised him to deceive automobile inspection technicians that he did the engine overhaul to reduce gas emissions,” CP Kabera said.
The vehicle, he said, has also been impounded and Nteziryayo handed over to RIB for further investigations.”
This, he reiterated, should be a warning to anyone with intention to cheat the automobile inspection test.
“The inspection is meant to ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy to prevent accidents caused by mechanical failure, and loss of lives. Anyone, who attempts such fraudulent and dangerous acts, will be arrested to face the law,” CP Kabera warned.
However, some holders use them to drive unauthorized vehicle categories, which is a serious traffic offence. Some of the drivers have been arrested or penalized for this violation.
One of them is Jean Baptiste Harerimana, who was arrested Saturday, January 21, in Gikondo, Kicukiro District driving a trailer.
Harerimana holds a Category B driver’s license, which only entitles him to drive a passenger vehicle.
“Harerimana had brought a trailer for mechanical inspection in Gikondo, where the mobile lane is stationed. Trailers or trucks are driven by people with valid category E driver’s license,” CP John Bosco Kabera, the RNP spokesperson said.
The trailer was also impounded.
The automobile inspection Centres, he said, record at least three similar cases everyday, and warned against such illegal acts.
“You have to be certified and must have passed a driving test and given a driver’s license category to drive a certain class of vehicle. These are processes undertaken to prevent or reduce accidents and fatalities that may arise out of unlawful use of driver’s permit,” CP Kabera said.
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Definitive driving license categories differ by the vehicle capacity or class.
Categories range from A, A1, B, B1, C, D, D1, E, F and every category defines a vehicle that a holder is authorized to drive.
Presidential Decree regulating traffic Police and road traffic, provides that “no person shall drive on the public highway, a motor vehicle if her/she is not holding and carrying a driving license issued by the Rwanda National Police.
The driver must provide a driving license when asked by a qualified agent.
The statement was released on Thursday 19th January 2023, one day after DRC’s announcement that M23 refused to withdraw from captured zones and proposed sanctions against the rebel group and Rwanda accused of supporting it.
On Wednesday, Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Christophe Lutundula released a statement explaining that M23 had to retreat from occupied areas 15th January 2023 as per Luanda resolutions reached in November 2022.
The rebel group has already handed over its positions in Kibumba and Rumangabo to the East African Community Regional Forces but DRC seems not satisfied and continues to accuse Rwanda of being it.
DRC also demanded EAC, ICGLR and partners to fulfil their responsibilities and impose sanctions on Rwanda and leaders of M23 for breaching international laws and violating human rights in eastern Congo.
The statement concluded with an emphasis on recent speech by Tshisekedi at the United Nations Security Council on 20th November 2022 where he said that his country resolved to put an end to insecurity in eastern part of the country whatever the cost.
Reacting to the statement , Rwanda referred to it as a threat of war. The country has explained that iDRC’s statement is a selective reading of the Luanda Communiqué of 23 November 2022.
“The DRC statement avoids key decisions of the November summit, and concludes with what can only be seen as a threat of imminent attacks on Rwanda,” reads part of the statement.
As EAC continues to intervene in restoring peace in eastern DRC , some Congolese recently staged protests against regional troops safeguarding security in Goma.
Rwanda has said that the demonstrations constitute a plan by DR Congo to exit Luanda and Nairobi peace process.
“The staged demonstrations against the EAC Regional Force, in Goma and other parts of the DRC, constitute part of a plan by the DRC military and government to exit the Nairobi/Luanda peace processes. The goal of the demonstrations appears to be to cause the departure of the force, whereas the Luanda Communiqué calls for “Continued full deployment of the EAC Regional Force,” adds the statement.
The Luanda Communiqué comprises important decisions beyond the withdrawal of one Congolese armed group. This includes the “creation of conditions for the occupation of M23 currently controlled zones by the EAC Force, with the support of MONUSCO and the Ad-Hoc Verification Mechanism.”
The Luanda Communiqué also calls for the cessation of all political and military support to the genocidal militia FDLR and other illegal armed groups.
Rwanda has insisted that the DRC is violating this decision by continuing to provide weapons and fighting alongside several illegal armed groups in Eastern DRC.
“This also constitutes a clear violation of the Nairobi Process, which is aimed at disarmament and demobilization of these armed groups, and a threat to Rwanda’s security. In addition, the recruitment of foreign mercenaries by the DRC is a clear indication that the DRC is preparing for war, and not peace,” reads the statement.
Of particular concern to Rwanda is the complete disregard of the Luanda decision to “consider and resolve the issue of the return of refugees to their countries of origin”.
Rwanda continues to bear the burden of hosting over 75,000 Congolese refugees, with more arriving daily due to continued insecurity and persecution in eastern DRC.
The DRC government has not acknowledged the situation of these refugees and made no effort to facilitate their safe return to their homes in the DRC.
“The Government of DRC signed on to the ongoing Luanda and Nairobi processes as an implementing partner and should focus on full implementation. Attempts by the DRC to sabotage or abandon these regional agreements can only be seen as a choice to perpetuate conflict and insecurity. The Great Lakes Region cannot afford yet more failed peace initiatives – our citizens deserve better,” concludes the statement.
Last year, Congolese Army (FARDC) in collaboration with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) shelled rockets on Rwandan territory in Northern Province where they injured people and destroyed properties.
Among others, Congolese fighter jet violated Rwanda’s airspace two times since last year under what was considered as a serious provocation.
