Sources reveal that the incident happened as they returned home from Groupe Scolaire Gasave. River Nkomane which flows between Gasave and Masagara cells washed away the two teens as they crossed a bridge around 16:30 on Friday 18th November 2022.
The Mayor of Nyamagabe District, Hildebrand Niyomwungeri has told IGIHE that their bodies have been retrieved from the river.
“It is true that two children drowned after heavy rain. Their bodies have been retrieved,” he said.
Similar incident happened in Kamonyi District recently where River Rwobe washed away and killed three men.
According to the released financial statement, the lender’s profit reached Rwf10.2 billion , translating into an increase by 22% as at 30th September 2022 from Rwf8.3 billion of the same period last year.
Generally, the bank reported Rwf30.5 billion in net revenue before impairment provisions, up by 25 per cent year-on-year, supported by 20 per cent growth in net interest income and a result of a better product mix as well as a build-out of Non funded Income up by 47 per cent year-on-year.
In the period under review, operating expenses increased by 21 per cent year-on-year to Rwf17.5 billion, driven by investments in business growth and the continued deployment of technology to improve customer services and product lines.
Hence, the cost-to-income ratio was 57.8 per cent and the profit after tax during the period was Rwf6.6 billion, an increase of 22 per cent from Rwf5.4 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
The loan book and net advances to customers increased by 9 per cent to Rwf243 billion from Rwf222 billion at the end of 2021, whereas deposits held for customers and financial institutions increased by 7 per cent to Rwf350 billion from Rwf327 billion at the end of 2021, resulting in a loan-to-deposit ratio of 69.4 per cent.
In line with the strategy to efficiently deploy its capital, the bank made total financial investments of Rwf119 billion, an increase of 30 per cent from Rwf91.5 billion reported at the end of December 2021.
The Managing Director of I&M Bank, Robin Bairstow said that the lender registered steady growth in terms of customers in the third quarter of 2022 with an increase by 32% compared to last year.
The bank also saw improved efficiency in transactions with significant growth in digital adoption where 74 per cent of all customer-initiated transactions in the bank now go through digital channels, consequently driving improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
I&M Bank Rwanda also rolled out ‘Ganza with I&M’ campaign where it supported clients’ projects, provided financial advisory services among others.
It was meant to provide funding to Small and Medium Enterprises to mitigate effects of COVID-19.
The bank also stayed close to clients in different parts of the country including Rubavu and Musanze to meet their needs.
Bairstow also reiterated the bank’s commitment to continue walking with clients to cope with barriers related to the soaring inflation.
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc began operation in Rwanda in 1963.
The incident took place in Gasutamo Village, Mbugangari Cell of Gisenyi Sector in Rubavu District.
A statement released by Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) reads that the soldier believed to be from Congolese Army (FARDC) crossed the small border and started shooting at Rwandan soldiers’ guard towers.
“On Saturday, 19 November 2022, at 0100hrs, an unidentified soldier believed to be from the FARDC [DR Congo armed forces] crossed the Rwandan border at the ‘petite barrière’ in Rubavu district, and started shooting at Rwanda Defence Force guard towers. He was shot dead by RDF patrol before causing any casualties,” reads the statement in part.
RDF has further revealed that the regional Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) has been informed of the incident and is expected to investigate the border violation.
“The RDF reassures the public and confirms that the situation at the border remains calm,” adds the statement.
The Spokesperson of RDF, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has told IGIHE that he cannot confirm whether the soldier is from FARDC because he might also be from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (RDF).
The soldier was shot dead in 50 meters from no man’s land.
The soldier suspected to be from DRC is the third shot dead at the border between the two countries.
The first was shot dead in June as he crossed into Rwanda with a rapid fire on Rwandan police personnel and residents crossing the border.
The second was shot dead in Busasamana Sector of Rubavu District early August.
His death follows protests by Congolese accusing Rwanda of supporting M23 rebel group in clashes with Congolese Army.
Rwanda has however denied the allegations and accuses DRC of working with FDLR in the fight with M23.
In his remarks, Prime Minister started by congratulating all the graduates and commended their efforts and resilience throughout their studies.
The Premier thanked the University of Rwanda’s leadership for their great contribution in promotion the University of Rwanda through their strategic orientation to the management of the University of Rwanda.
He expressed his deep appreciation to all the academic staff for guiding and providing appropriate skills and necessary mentorship to University of Rwanda.
Prime Minister highlighted some of the key achievements made by the University of Rwanda in research, teaching as well as exchange programmes for staff with other universities.
He noted that the Government is aware of the challenges that the University of Rwanda is still facing and is fully engaged to address them in a sustainable manner through a comprehensive assessment that is being conducted.
The Premier also reiterated the commitment of the Government of Rwanda to continue supporting the University of Rwanda to fulfill its mission of improving the quality of education and transforming the University of Rwanda into a research-led University.
He concluded by calling upon graduates to be agents of positive change by upholding the ethical values acquired from the University. He invited the young graduates to contribute to the national development as future public servants and private sector employees.
Uhawumugisha was caught at about 12 noon in Ibare Village, Ngarama Cell in Ngarama Sector with 52kgs of electricity wires, which he allegedly cut from power lines in the area.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Hamdun Twizeyimana, the Police spokesperson for the Eastern region, said that Uhawumugisha and others yet to be arrested, was cutting the wires from pylons and from houses.
“For some days, residents of Nyarubungo and Kigasa cells of Ngarama Sector have been complaining of power outage caused by people, who cut and steal electricity cables connecting their homes. They suspected people selling scraps, including Uhawumugisha,” said SP Twizeyimana.
He added that during the search at Uhawumugisha’s hime, Police, local authorities and other community policing players recovered 52kgs of electricity wires, leading to his arrest.
Uhawumugisha claimed that he was buying the electricity cables from other people, who he did not disclose.
He was handed over to RIB at Ngarama station for further investigations.
Article 182 of the law determining offences and penalties states that any person who maliciously demolishes or damages in any way, in whole or in part of construction, building, bridge, dams, water pipes and their routes, railway rails or any other means of communication or electric power infrastructure, wells or any other constructions which do not belong to him/her, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and not more than five years with a fine of not less than Rwf3 million and not more than Rwf5 million.
In Rwanda, ‘Humura-Iyubake’ is represented by Dr. Patrick Rwagatare, a clinical psychologist who also serves as the Director of Huye Isange Rehabilitation Center.
It was established with a view to provide psychological and psychiatric care to patients with mental disorders through the establishment of an international network to share information and provide training.
The aim is expected to be achieved through collaboration with partners having similar ambitions to create an impact in the society.
In a bid to bring to limelight its activities, on 19th March 2022, Humura-Iyubake Aisbl hosted an event in Namur of Belgium which brought together different partners to discuss consequences of trauma in Rwanda after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
It has also organized a networking event on 3rd December 2022, bringing together different people to learn more about its activities and mobilize funding to sustain operations.
The event will be held in Namur at Ecolys Business Village Avenue Ecolys, 2 5020 Suarlée (Namur) from 18h: 30 whereafter participants will be entertained by DJ Rojazz starting from 21h: 30.
Interested individuals are required to pay 40 Euros for registration to be hosted at the event. The money can be deposited to provided accounted number: BE22 7320 6398 0847 (BIC : CREGBEBB).
For further clarifications, interested people can send a message on: humura.iyubake@gmail.com or call: +32 477203361.
He had previously served as the Governor of Machakos before his recent appointment when President William Ruto took over from Uhuru Kenyatta.
During his recent visit in Kigali last week, Mutua held talks with Rwanda’s State Minister for the East African Community (EAC) Affairs, Prof Nshuti Manasseh and later interacted with Kenyans living in Rwanda.
Speaking to IGIHE during his stay in Rwanda, Mutua talked about different topics including relations between Rwanda and Kenya and insecurity in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Mutua explained that he came to Rwanda, specifically, because it is a very important country to Kenya with growing relations.
“The relationship with Rwanda has been growing, has always been close and we want it to be closer,” he said.
“We have great respect for Rwandans, the Government of Rwanda and we know that with the existing relationship, we can both grow economically,” added Mutua.
He highlighted that Kenya wants to work with Rwanda to share prosperity by taking down any problems that may stop trade and circulation of money among both countries’ people.
Regarding his country’s stand on insecurity in eastern DRC, Mutua said that the Kenyan Government subscribes to what President Paul Kagame said where ‘African problems have to be dealt with by Africans and given African solutions’.
“We are part of that African Union thinking that we need to sort out our own problems. Kenya has been part of the peace building process. Our country has been working very hard to get peace in Tigray, Ethiopia. That is going very well, and now, we are committed fully with peace in the Great Lakes Region especially in the DRC,” he noted.
“DRC has been torn with violence for many years […] People have to know how to agree and disagree without having to fight and kill each other, without having to displace each other. So, it is in the interest of Kenya that we bring together all the groups that have issues on the table and discuss,” he added.
Mutua also expressed optimism that issues with rebel groups in Congo or others can be resolved by sitting down together.
“I think everybody will be happy and that will bring peace and stability in the region,” said.
Scores of people, who cut trees and destroy protected forests have been arrested in Police operations against environmental degradation, in partnership with the public.
On Tuesday, November 15, Police, local leaders and residents of Rulindo District apprehended one Elias Tuyisenge, 28, who was allegedly felling trees in a protected forest located in Gatete Village, Kamushenyi Cell in Kisaro Sector.
At the time of his arrest, Tuyisenge had already cut over 40 trees.
“He had turned this into a business… to cut trees in this protected forest and sell them,” said Superintendent of Police (SP) Alex Ndayisenga, the Northern Region Political and Civic Education Officer (RPCEO).
Tuyisenge, he added, was reported by residents after they saw him coming out of the forest carrying trees.
SP Ndayisenga warned against these serious acts of destroying biodiversity and called for increased public ownership to fight deforestation.
Article 44 of Law N°48/2018 of 13/08/2018 on environment prohibits the following acts in order to protect biodiversity: burning forests, national parks and reserved areas, burning swamps, grazing land, bushes, grass with the aim of agriculture or organising grazing land, killing, injuring and capturing animals of endangered species, destroying or damaging habitats, larvae, pupae or the young animals of the endangered species, causing death or burning protected plants, harvesting or destroying them, transporting or selling the remains of a whole or part of an animal and plants of endangered species, and cutting trees in forests or protected areas or in national parks.
In article 59; any person, who causes death, destroys protected plants, harvests or damages them, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and not more than five years and a fine of not less than Rwf1 million and not more than Rwf3 million.
According to Demilade Oluwasina, the founder of Learnible Global and host of the summit, this summit is designed to showcase entrepreneurial opportunities existing in the evolving future of work and connect young people and professionals to leverage these opportunities. Additionally, the summit further strengthens innovation exchange and collaboration among stakeholders for more significant value creation and economic thriving of African societies.
Learnible Global is a Learning Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Company based in Kigali, Rwanda, serving clients and impacting professionals across Africa and the globe. Learnible Global has worked with various notable organizations in Rwanda and beyond to develop innovative learning programs for academia and the workplace. The company also hosts the Learning Excellence and Innovation Conference.
Through its Planbpreneur Project, Learnible Global has had a significant impact on several young Africans and connected them to new entrepreneurial opportunities, including freelancing, consulting, portfolio careers, monetizing knowledge, and more entrepreneurial pathways that leverage digital, remote, and distributed work.
One of the programs includes the Digital Skills Employability Accelerator program, which has helped many young Rwandans get jobs. Through the Planbpreneur brand and innovation academy, aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals who desire to create new income and drive impact to undergo mentoring workshops and sessions to help them achieve those goals.
At the Africa Future of Work and Entrepreneurship Summit, Learnible Global is not only creating a platform to connect entrepreneurial opportunities to young people and professionals but also further expanding the work done with the Planbpreneur Brand. During the event, The Planbpreneur book and Planbpreneur platform will be launched as tools to help individuals become entrepreneurial professionals and learn ways to create income and impact in the future of work. More importantly, the event will reinforce the significance of entrepreneurial thinking and action, as well as emphasize intrapreneurship within organizations to generate value in the economy and create resilient organizations that can innovate and thrive in our perpetually changing world.
The summit will feature panel sessions, masterclasses/workshops, business exhibitions, showcases, networking, and more. Some of the areas of focus include: developing skills to thrive in the future of work, creativity, and innovation, building digital businesses and startups, leveraging Africa, Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the future of work, building professional brands, and much more.
Speakers at the event include Rica Rwigamba, Country Head of the Mastercard Foundation in Rwanda as Keynote Speaker; Alex Ntale, Chairman of the Rwanda ICT Chamber; Gbemi Disu, Executive Director of the Carnegie Mellon University Africa; Malik Shaffy, Country Manager, African management Institute; Dr. Gaidi Faraj, Pan-African Solutionist and Fmr Head of College at the African Leadership University; Demilade Oluwasina, the Founder of Learnible Global, among others to be announced. Additional speakers include Elvis Melia from MeliaCRED and a Consultant to GIZ; Amanda Akaliza, Founder of Humeka Organization and 1st Runner up, Miss Rwanda, who will moderate the event.
Partners include Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre, IGIHE, Waka Global, and more to be announced.
The main event will be held at the Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, 26th November 2022, at 11:30 am. You can participate in the event through affordable ticket packages. The standard ticket costs RWF10,000, and the VIP ticket costs RWF50,000 for early-bird registration. Both tickets hold several benefits.
