The Western region Police spokesperson, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Bonaventure Twizere Karekezi, said that Ngendahayo was arrested red handed attempting to sneak the bundle of narcotics into the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“Ngendahayo was arrested at about 9pm when security officers on patrol saw him with a sack and stopped him. After searching his luggage they found it contained cannabis weighing 31kgs,” said CIP Karekezi.
He warned drug dealers that the majority of the tricks they use have been unearthed and the existing working relations with the public has eased the information flow on dealers.
The suspect and exhibits were handed over to RIB at Bugeshi station for further investigation.
Art 3 of the Ministerial order nº 001/moh/2019 of 04/03/2019 establishing the list of narcotic drugs and their categorisation classifies cannabis in the category of “very severe narcotics.”
Article 263 of the law No. 68/2018 of 30/08/2018 determining offences and penalties in general states that any person who, unlawfully produces, transforms, transports, stores, gives to another or who sells narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, commits an offence.
In case of “very severe narcotic drugs” the offender is liable to between 20 years and life imprisonment and a fine of between Rwf20 million and Rwf30 million.
The Hydroponic System is a system of growing crops without soil, often called soilless farming. In hydroponic farming and hydroponic systems, the soil is replaced with nutrient-rich water.
YEAN in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is conducting a pilot phase on a soilless farming-hydroponic farming system that is believed to be more efficient and productive on a small land.
The CEO of YEAN, Etienne Niyigaba has told IGIHE that this farming system helps farmers to yield big on a small area with a sustainable investment.
“Every committed farmer with enough or a small budget can make it depending on exploited land size. Besides, it is very promising for high yields,” he said.
“We work with the Mastercard Foundation for the pilot phase of this project in Rwanda, implementing capacity building programs among the youth equipping them with the necessary skills to embrace the farming system. Creating innovations in agriculture should go hand in hand with job creation and venturing into market-oriented agriculture,” Niyigaba observed.
As he explained, they are currently working together on the “Rwanda Hydroponic Project” to promote the hydroponic technology that could provide opportunities for job creation, climate change adaptation, and food security for the Rwandan youth.”
Cecile Niyireba, an agronomist at YEAN, has said that working with the institution has improved her skills in advanced practices of soilless farming shared with other farmers.
“We also trained the youth on best ways to yield high on a small land,” she noted.
A student at the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Gentille Uwimbabazi pledged to make good use of acquired skills.
“We have been familiar with crops grown on soil but the new farming system is very unique and interesting. As a university student who benefitted from the training, I have developed interest in applying the farming method because it has proven to be successful and produces high yields,” she revealed.
Dioscore Shikama, the CEO of Food Bundles, a company that supplies agricultural produce explained that buyers are delighted with the quality and natural taste of food products obtained from such farming systems.
Through this project, YEAN and Uruhimbi Kageyo Cooperative (UKC) built demonstration fields where farmers are acquainted with best techniques in horticulture and the growing of fodder. So far, the project has trained 50 youth of whom 70% are female.
Agriculture accounts for 31 percent of Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and remains the main source of income for the majority of Rwandans occupying 70% of the labor. The youth constituting the majority of Rwanda’s population are strongly encouraged to tap into opportunities available in the sector to spur their economic growth and contribute to national development.
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They visited the Campaign Against Genocide Museum at the parliamentary building in Kimihurura and the National Heroes’ Mausoleum in Remera, both in Gasabo District.
At the Campaign Against Genocide Museum, they were given a deep understanding on the liberation struggle and the fight against the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
They were explained on how the Genocide was planned, organized and executed by the then ruling government and the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) struggle to stop it between April 7 and July 4, to liberate the country.
One of the students, Inspector of Police(IP) Heldion Ndayisabye said that he benefited crucial information from the visit.
“I learnt the impact of the national leadership to the life of country and its people. We have seen how the RPF decision saved many lives. It is a journey that shows the role of the youth and the citizens in general in protecting such achievements,” said IP Ndayisabye.
Sub-Inspector of Police, Mercy Sungani Chimata, one of the two Police officers who joined the course at NPC from Malawi said that it is educative to have visited the campaign Against Genocide Museum to understand the difference between good and bad leadership.
At the National Heroes’ Mausoleum, the Police students laid wreaths in honour of national heroes.
He was accused of abusing power and being a matchmaker in bribery scandal.
Dr. Munyakazi was not presented as the court read the ruling on Wednesday 15th December 2021.
He is co-accused with Abdu Gahima, a local businessman and owner of Good Harvest School, a private school located in the Kicukiro District.
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court had sentenced Dr. Munyakazi for ten years and slapped him Rwf10 million fine on 16th October 2021 while Gahima was given five-year sentence and slapped Rwf2 million fine.
The ruling read on Wednesday saw the sentence handed to Munyakazi reduced by half.
Among others, the court rejected Gahima’s appeal and maintained his five-year jail term while the fine was reduced to Rwf 1.5 million.
Nshimiyimana was arrested in Muhima Sector of Nyarugenge District following the foul-play detected by the camera system and related investigations, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rene Irere, the spokesperson for Traffic and Road Safety (TRS) department said.
“The suspect was arrested after it was established that he changed his vehicle registration numbers from RAE 710F to RAE 718P. He used a marker pen to change figure 0 to 8 and modified letter F to become P. This was an intentional criminal practice to attempt to conceal the plate numbers from being detected by the cameras and fined for speeding,” said SSP Irene.
According to SSP Irere, Nshimiyimana committed the alleged criminal act on November 27, when he drove from Rubavu District to Kigali.
“A long Rubavu-Kigali route, he was captured 10 times by the cameras for speeding. Let motorists know that these are hi-tech cameras which facilitate to detect such criminal practices and to identify suspects to face the law,” SSP Irere warned.
Article 276 of the law determining offences and penalties in general states that, any person who, in any manner, forges or alters documents by forged signature or fingerprint, falsifying documents or signatures or impersonation, forging agreements, its provisions, obligations, or discharged obligations, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than five (5) years but not more than seven (7) years and a fine of not less than Rwf3 million and not more than Rwf5 million or only one of these penalties.
Maj Gen Chume was accompanied by other Generals including Maj Gen M Nposso, the Head of Civil Military Cooperation and Brig Gen Niba, Head of Intelligence under the Ministry of Defence.
Upon arrival on 14th December 2021, he was welcomed by Rwanda Security Forces-Joint Task Force Comd Maj Gen Innocent Kabandana at JTF HQ accompanied by Brig Gen Pascal Muhizi, the Task Force BG Comd.
The Minister and his delegation were briefed on the current operations by Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) in the Area of Operations in Cabo Delgado.
Majj Gen Chume said the purpose of his visit was to thank RSF and other forces in the theatre operations for their contribution to the overall success in Joint Operations while he was Army Commander.
He further pledged continued commitment to enable the RSF to accomplish its mission.
Chume also appreciated the work done in Cabo Delgado by the RSF-Officers and Men, and thanked them for supporting Mozambique to fight the terrorists.
He stressed that the collaboration between Rwanda Security Forces and Forças Armadas de Defensa de Moçambique (FADM) was excellent.
Rwandan troops were deployed to Cabo Delgado Province on the request of the Government of Mozambique which sought assistance to quell insurgents that had captured the northern part of the country.
So far, Rwandan troops in collaboration with Mozambicans and SADC forces have repulsed the insurgents that had occupied the area for more than four years.
The man who worked as a porter in Muhanga town was found dead in Rutenga village on Tuesday 14th December 2021.
According to sources, night patrol agents met with the man being drunk on Monday evening and housed him at the home of a nearby resident identified as Antoine Habimana.
He was found dead nearby the latter’s house in the next morning.
The Spokesperson of Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Dr. Murangira B. Thierry has told IGIHE that investigation is underway.
“There are no evidences proving that he was beaten by patrol agents. Investigation is underway to establish the cause of his death,” he said.
Rukundo’s body was taken to Kabgayi Hospital for postmortem.
The students are attending the Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC).
Commissioner General Bahigwa, who was accompanied by his host, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza, was received by the NPC commandant, Commissioner of Police (CP) Rafiki Mujiji, who briefed him on the college academic programmes.
“The NPC was established to furnish Police officers in peace and security related knowledge and skills to enhance their professionalism and service delivery,” said CP Mujiji.
“This College provide officers with professional and specialized courses along with academic programmes at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Forensic Science, Computer Science and Information Security, Professional Police Studies (PPS) and Law are offered at the undergraduate level while the master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflicts Transformation is offered at the post-graduate level,” he added.
Commissioner General Bahigwa praised the programmes offered by the College and pledged to send officers from DR Congo to benefit from the same programmes.
“I am very pleased to visit this National Police College. It is an institute of excellence which trains officers to be professional and provide quality services. We will send our Police officers to tap into the knowledge which is important in today’s policing environment,” CG Bahigwa said.
The DRC Police Chief and his delegation also toured the College facilities including the computer laboratory and the Police Senior Command and Staff Course wing.
His appointment has been announced through cabinet statement released last night.
Mukuralinda had suspended official duties for unspecified duration since 2015.
At the time, he went to the Netherlands to stay with his family after her wife got a job at Heineken.
He later moved to Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast where her wife was transferred in the marketing department of Heineken.
Recently, Mukuralinda’s family returned to the motherland following her wife’s new appointment at Bralirwa, Rwanda’s leading beverage manufacturer.
Mukurarinda will deputize Yolande Makolo appointed Government Spokesperson in July 2021.
Other appointees include Beatrice Mukamurenzi named Judge in the Court of Appeal, while Olivier Kayumba became Minister Counsellor in Central African Republic.
Kayumba has been serving as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management since 2017.
Among others, Didier Ruginahas been named the Second Counsellor in the Central African Republic Diplomatic Mission.
Kagame was speaking on Tuesday 14th December 2021, at the inaugural international Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2021), organized by the African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
“This has been a priority of the African Union for several years, but progress has not been fast enough. We cannot continue to rely on external funding for something so important to our future,” he said.
The three-day conference has brought together health experts from different backgrounds to discuss how to accelerate progress against COVID-19 and chart a new path forward for public health on the continent.
As he addressed participants, Kagame also stressed the need to continue building the capabilities and professionalism of continental health bodies.
“Africa CDC has provided clear leadership throughout the pandemic and helped many of African countries to access tests, protective equipment and vaccines,” he said.
In a bid to continue reinforcing Africa’s health systems, the African Medicines Agency (AMA) entered into force in 2019.
It is expected to address challenges in the health sector particularly reinforcing the manufacturing of medicines of African continent to avoid heavy reliance on imports.
The African Union adopted treaties establishing AMA in February 2019.
Signatories to the new African Medicines Agency Treaty have now reached 28 countries – more than half of the African Union’s 55 member states.
Kagame said that ‘it is important to speed up the implementation of AMA, and see more member states ratify its statute’.
Among others, the Head of State stressed the need to invest much more in national health systems highlighting that the ability to implement critical health programs, including regular mass vaccination campaigns, depends on the quality of national health services, and the trust that the public has in them.
He further underscored that countries need to continue working together to implement the Partnership for African Vaccine Manufacturing.
“Building manufacturing capacity is the only way to ensure that Africa does not remain at the back of queue for life-saving medicines,” Kagame said.
The President also revealed that the uncertainty around the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has proven that much more need to be done. To this end, he called for vigilance, and response with a sense of urgency and purpose ‘both as a continent and together with our partners around the world’.
