The move has been announced today by the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) after relocating the last batch of refugees from Gihembe to Mahama camp in Kirehe district.
“The relocation of refugees from Gihembe to Mahama camp has been concluded with the evacuation of 911 refugees in the last batch. The next move is to use the plot of land and its surroundings for environment preservation efforts. The aim is to resettle refugees to safe places which are not prone to life-threatening incidences,” the ministry has tweeted.
Gihembe camp accommodated 9,922 refugees from 2227 families who arrived in Rwanda in 1977.
They were firstly camped in Mudende before getting relocated to Gihembe refugee camp.
Speaking to the media recently; Goretti Murebwayire, Gihembe camp manager said that the relocation is meant to protect refugees’ wellbeing by resettling them in a more decent place.
“They should not be worried about the relocation to Mahama because the camp has been operational. Refugees with businesses will continue to enjoy such opportunity in Mahama camp and receive existing support. I would like to assure them that Mahama is more decent than this camp,” she explained.
The deceased hail from Buremera village, Byinza cell. One died inside his house after collapsing while another way was washed away by flowing water.
The rain which started pouring down 7p.m lasted for nearly 30 minutes. It also destroyed infrastructures including classrooms, residents’ houses and crops among others.
Huye district has via Twitter handle revealed that officials visited Buremera village to comfort residents and assess ravaged following the incident.
Residents were urged to uphold the spirit of benevolence to support affected neighbors and accommodate them as they await new shelters.
The district is liaising with the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) to provide emergency assistance to disaster-hit residents.
It is said that the man was stabbed to death by unidentified thugs as he headed to Nyabugogo to sell vegetables around 3a.m yesterday.
Speaking to IGIHE, the executive secretary of Gatsata sector, Patrice Ndanga confirmed news about the death noting that the man’s body was seen in the in wee hours.
“The man was with her sister when they encountered thugs that attacked him to steal his belongings. As he resisted, the thieves stabbed him. Her sister run away to alert nearby residents who found the man dead upon arrival,” he said.
Ndanga revealed that the man has been living in Jali sector in Gasabo district.
He condemned thugs involved in such violent acts noting that they will face the law.
Investigation is underway to identify hooligans behind the murder.
The Southern region Police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Theobald Kanamugire said that Bizimana was arrested due to information provided by the would-be victims.
“Bizimana together with another unidentified person had come from Shyogwe sector to a bar in Mataba trading center where they took three bottles of beer and ate meat, and paid a note of Rwf5,000.
Bizimana left to another nearby bar while his colleague, who had an envelope containing more money, left,” said SP Kanamugire.
The envelope containing money raised suspicions of the bar owner, prompting him to check the bill they paid, only to realize that it was counterfeit.
“Since the man an envelope containing money had left, the barman traced Bizimana to another bar in the trading centre, where it was also observed that he had paid another fake bill of Frw2000. Police was called in and took Bizimana into custody.
Law enforcement are still searching for his accomplice, who was allegedly holding an envelope of money, which is suspected to also be counterfeit,” SP Kanamugire said.
Bizimana has since been handed over to RIB at Mbuye station for further investigation.
Article 269 of the law determining offences and penalties in general states that any person who, fraudulently counterfeits, falsifies or alters coins or bank notes which are legal tender in Rwanda or abroad, notes issued by the Treasury with its stamp or brand, either banknotes or alike that have legal tender in Rwanda or abroad, or one who introduces or issues in Rwanda such effects or notes with knowledge that they are forged or falsified, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and not more than seven years.
A total of 1,725,362 people have been fully vaccinated while 3,033,940 received the first dose of COVID-19 since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program on 5th March 2021.
Coronavirus symptoms include coughing, flu, and difficulty in breathing. The virus is said to be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Rwandans are urged to adhere to COVID-19 health guidelines, washing hands frequently using soaps and safe water, wearing face masks and respecting social distancing.
Over 23,000 will do the tests in the three districts of Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge. More than 16,400 registered for practical tests.
At least 450 candidates do practical driving tests every day with equal slots provided for the three districts.
Equal daily theory slots of 200 candidates were also provided for each of the three districts.
“All these details were made public and lists of candidates, date of tests and venue were communicated prior for the candidates to prepare accordingly. We understand that when such announcements are made, some candidates start thinking of hiring impersonators to fraudulently do the tests for them, which I advise against because of the severe legal consequences involved,” RNP spokesperson, Commissioner of Police (CP) John Bosco Kabera, said.
So far, five people have been arrested trying to sit for provisional test for candidates.
“Go to driving schools, revise, do enough rehearsals and come when you are well equipped with the right driving skills and well versed with the road traffic rules and regulations to pass the tests instead of wasting your time in such high risk inappropriate practices that might take you to prison. The same goes to those who are paid to do the tests for other people, whose consequences are even heavier,” CP Kabera added.
Article 276 of the law determining offences and penelties in general states that any person who, with fraudulent intention, produces a false written document, causes to write false statements or produces a conflicting declaration, is considered to commit the offence of forgery.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than five years but not more than seven years and a fine of not less than Rwf3 million but not more than Rwf5 million or only one of these penalties.
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The President made the call on 16th October 2021 addressing members of Unity Club Intwararumuri the 25th Anniversary Celebration since the club was established.
As he delivered remarks, Kagame reminisced on priorities Rwandans should put forward including unity, security and development that should be pursued together for common interests.
The President said that many people misunderstand the concept of humility thinking it underestimates them yet it induces dignity.
“Being humble doesn’t deprive you of anything but gives you more strength. Humility brings strength, it does not underestimate you. However, its deficiency means that the one without these values is egocentric. He/she never considers others’ interests,” he said.
The President emphasized that gains acquired from egocentrism are not durable because they incur lots of anomalies.
“If people in your surroundings are hungry but realize that you are happy and wasting [food], they judge you. Their judgment is not read to hold you accountable immediately but it finally affects you. I think, leaders should always be mindful of that lesson,” he noted.
Kagame said that Rwanda was renowned for two facets including a negative image (the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi) but highlighted that the country has left the dark past behind where it is has earned credibility for achieved remarkable progress.
The President however stressed the need to keep up the momentum to achieve more and urged Rwandans to be characterized by patriotism, and prevent small anomalies that might hold back attained progress.
Unity Club (Intwararumuri or Torch Bearers) was founded in 1996 by First Lady Jeannette Kagame, as a way to bring together members of cabinet and their spouses to promote cohesion among themselves and work together to enhance unity and peace while contributing to the socio-economic development of the country.
Former cabinet members and their spouses are also members of the club.
During the ceremony, seven protectors of friendship pact (Abarinzi b’Igihango) were recognized for bravery that characterized them during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.
Speaking at the event, Brig Gen Didas Ndahiro, the guest of honour and the Commandant of the RDF Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) congratulated the graduates for their remarkable efforts in terms of discipline and hardwork. He also reminded them that the course is a very important career course of a senior officer.
The Commandant told the graduates that the knowledge gained will enable them to become better commanders and staff officers at tactical level and operational level. He noted that as they leave the College there is no doubt that the course improves efficiency in command and staff responsibilities.
Major Janet Musabyimfura the only female graduate said that she benefited a lot from the course in terms of command and staff responsibilities at different levels.
During the four-months course, the students undertook intensive training programme comprising many modules; including operational service writing, communication skills, force organisation, military leadership, command and management, military training, military intelligence tactics, logistics, land operations, air operations and peace support operations. They also undertook a number of study visits and conducted many indoor and outdoor exercises.
The pass-out ceremony was graced by RDF and Police Senior officers and attended by spouses, parents, friends, relatives of the graduates, religious leaders and local authorities in the Northern Province.
