The statement released last night shows that 496 people have caught the virus out of 11534 sample tests, eight recovered while 42 are critically ill.
A total of 969,734 people have been vaccinated 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.
The women; Marguerite Kangabe, 58, and Dorothee Mukamukomeza, 35, were arrested on Wednesday, August 18, in Mukaragata Village, Rusumo Cell, Gatumba Sector.
The Western region Police spokesperson, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Bonaventure Twizere Karekezi said that the suspects had already defrauded 19 people, by the time of their arrest.
“Kangabe and Mukamukomeza were fleecing unsuspecting residents of Bwira and Gatumba sectors of Ngororero District promising to get bursaries for their children,” CIP Karekezi said.
He added: “The suspects made parents believe that they are employees of the bursary project, which does not exist, and that parents were required to pay at least Rwf5, 000 as registration fee for each child. So far, we know 19 people, who had already paid the money amounting to Rwf85, 000.”
The spokesperson said that some parents got suspicious and called the school administration, where the children were supposedly to enroll.
“The school head-teacher told the parents that there was no such partnership with the said programme to fund for the children education at the school, which prompted the affected parents to bring the matter to the Police, leading to the search and arrest of the two prime suspects,” CIP Karekezi explained.
He urged the public to always verify any information they get with their local leaders, the institutions in question and law enforcement agencies before committing themselves to be part of any programme or making any payments, to avoid being victims.
The suspects were handed over to RIB at Gatumba station for further legal process.
Article 174 of law determining offences and penalties in general states that; any person who, by deception, obtains another person’s property, whole or part of his/her finance by use of false names or qualifications, or who offers positive promises or who threatens of future misfortunes, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years and not more than three years, and a fine of not less that Rwf3 million and not more than Rwf5 million.
Ogunsanya topped the category ahead of runner-up, Standard Bank Group CEO, Simphiwe Tshabalala. According to the organizers, Ogunsanya, who also won the Africa Industry Personality of the Year in 2020, was selected in a keenly contested three-step points-based process that included a call for nomination; online voting for shortlisted nominees; and the editorial board’s final review of nominations and voting submissions.
Online voting accounted for 65% of the final outcome, with supporting evidence contributing 35% in the final selection process. The awards attracted over 300, 000 entries on the website and across social media platforms, as well as submissions via email and physical posts from Africans across the continent and in Diaspora.
Ogunsanya, an engineer and chartered accountant, has over 30 years of cognate experience garnered across multiple geographies, organizations and diverse sectors such as telecoms, consulting, Banking and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). He joined Airtel Nigeria in 2012 and his appointment as Airtel Africa Group CEO comes into effect on 1st October 2021.
All award winners and runners-up will be presented with an award trophy and formally decorated with instruments of the honour at the 6th Invest in Africa Summit (Virtual), scheduled for September 16 – 17, 2021, from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm (GMT) daily, with the theme: Africa 4.0: Redefining Growth, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Alongside the African Business Leader of the Year award category, winners in the 11 categories of the 2021 ABLA were unveiled by Dr. Ken Giami, Publisher of the Africa Leadership Magazine, who expressed gratitude to everyone who submitted nominations and participated in the voting process.
Commenting on the awards, Dr. Giami said that the awards celebrate grit, purpose, and impact in Africa’s business environment, especially in what continues to be a difficult period for most people due to the impact of coronavirus.
He further added that the leaders who have emerged winners in the various categories have exhibited these celebrated attributes in admirable capacities and are deserving of great accolade.
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The vaccines arrived at Kigali International Airport in the morning of Thursday 19th August 2021 onboard Qatar Airways.
Rwanda has been administering other types of vaccines including AstraZeneca manufactured from the United Kingdom and Pfizer from the United States.
The government recently announced that discussions were underway to start administering Johnson & Johnson and other types of vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Rwanda also revealed that the country has been receiving at least 200,000 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine doses per week rolled out to recipients countrywide.
The Sinopharm COVID-19 doses received today are an addition the first batch of 480,000 Pfizer vaccines Rwanda received last night from the United States.
In addition to frontline personnel including community health workers, Rwanda has started vaccinating Rwandans and residents aged 40 and above as well as priority risk groups including pregnant women, those with underlying health conditions and the elderly to whom vaccines are administered in their homes by mobile teams. So far, more than 950,000 people have been vaccinated since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program on 5th March 2021.
The ceremony which took place on Wednesday 18th August 2021 at the headquarters of MINIJUST was presided over by the Head of the Access to Justice Department in the Ministry of Justice, Martine Urujeni.
She urged them to pursue integrity and work diligently to avoid validation of forged documents.
“Citizens highly need your services which are also aligned with national policy to decentralize services. […] That is why the Ministry of Justice wants you to remain vigilant as you notarize documents. It takes short time but incurred effects are overarching when the services are not delivered properly,” said Urujeni.
Sharif Yusuf Mugabo who serves as a defence lawyer said that the new title translates into the expansion of his services and promised to deliver on efficiency.
“It is our responsibility to deliver good services. […] We shall uphold professionalism to deliver on efficiency because it would be a shameful act to see a trained lawyer among people violating laws,” he noted.
Lawyer Marie Grace Kayirangwa also pledged to deliver notary services in accordance with legal provisions.
Rwanda has 1117 notaries across the country of whom 906 are public while 211 are private.
The first batch comprised of 188,000 vaccine doses arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday 18th August 2021 while the second is expected to be delivered on Friday.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Daniel Ngamije has welcomed the donation which comes in handy to complement national efforts to mitigate effects of COVID-19.
“We are grateful to the US Government for these vaccines. As Rwanda rolls out vaccinations across the country to save lives and mitigate the harmful impact of the pandemic, these doses are much needed and will be put to good use immediately,” he said.
Rwanda is the first country to receive vaccines from US government which coordinated closely with COVAX and the African Union on country allocations.
“The United States is pleased to provide these COVID-19 vaccine doses and to lead the world in bringing an end to this global pandemic. Your health is our health and our health is your health,” said Peter H. Vrooman, US Ambassador to Rwanda.
In addition to frontline personnel including community health workers, Rwanda has started vaccinating Rwandans and residents aged 40 and above as well as priority risk groups including pregnant women, those with underlying health conditions and the elderly to whom vaccines are administered in their homes by mobile teams. So far, more than 950,000 people have been vaccinated since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program on 5th March 2021.
It has been two weeks since the rebels were quelled from major strongholds in Mocímboa da Praia following intense fighting.
IGIHE has learnt that Rwandan and Mozambican troops have started offensive operations to rebels’ hideouts.
Mbau is said to be among remaining hideouts equivalent to 10 percent of zones previously held by rebels.
According to sources, the joint forces maneuvered through Mocímboa da Praia and Mueda to attack rebels in Mbau.
It is also reported that the operation conducted on Wednesday was preceded by air strikes to disperse the enemy before land attacks. ]
Apart from Mbau, other regions still under the control of rebels include Siri I and Siri II.
During the ongoing fight, liberated regions are left under protection of Police forces as soldiers advance to chase out rebels.
Rwanda started the deployment of 1000 troops of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) to Mozambique, recently on 9th July 2021, to fight rebel groups linked ISIL.
The group sometimes calls themselves al-Shabaab, although they do not have known links with the Somali al-Shabaab.
The situation started worsening in October 2017 when armed extremists linked ISIL launched an insurgency in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique.
Since then, Mozambique Defence Armed Forces have been battling the extremists while many civilians were displaced by the fighting.
The joint operations between Rwandan and Mozambican troops have started yielding where different regions including Palma, Awasse, Mocímboa Da Praia, Quionga, Tete, Zambia, Maputo, Nhica Do Rovuma, Quelimane, Chinda and Mumu have been seized from rebels.
The operations were conducted in Murambi and Masoro sectors in partnership with members of other security organs and local leaders.
The illegal miners belong to the same group that call itself ‘Abapari.’ At the time of their arrest, they were found in possession of 8.5kgs of cassiterite minerals.
The Acting District Police Commander (Ag. DPC) for Rulindo, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Pacifique Semahame Gakwisi said that the suspects were arrested following complaints raised by the residents, whose farms the group was digging in search for minerals near Rutongo mines.
“Police has been receiving several complaints from residents about people, who extract minerals in their fields close to Rutongo mines, especially during the night, destroying their crops, and Police had been trailing those involved until 17 people belonging to the group of Abapari, were arrested red-handed on Tuesday with 8.5kgs which they had extracted, and seized assorted traditional tools which they were using,” CIP Sebahame said.
The group, he added, was threatening residents, whose farms and crops were being destroyed, that they would harm them if they reported their illegal activities to the Police.
The DPC warned against illegal mining activities as well as destroying people crops and threatening them.
“To conduct mineral related business, including extraction, you must be licensed or an employee of a licensed company and operating in a specific area. Operating at night is risky to your life and threatening people will not shield you from being arrested because people understand their community policing rights,” CIP Sebahame warned.
Those 17 arrested illegal miners along with the minerals were handed over to RIB at Murambi station for further investigation.
Article 54 of the law N° 58/2018 of 13/08/2018 on mining and quarry operations, states that; any person, who undertakes mineral or quarry exploration, exploitation, processing or trading without a licence, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, the offender is liable to imprisonment for a term of between two and six months and a fine of not less than Rwf1 million and not more than Rwf5 million or only one of these penalties.
The court also orders confiscation of any seized minerals or quarry in storage, trading or processing without a license.
The statement released last night also shows that 635 people caught the virus out of 10299 sample tests, seven recovered while 36 are critically ill.
The country has registered 3475 new cases out of 71,958 in seven days while a total of 961,563 people have been vaccinated 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.
The cabinet was briefed on the COVID-19 test and vaccination ongoing across the country. It was noted that Rwanda was nearing one million vaccinations including frontline workers and the most vulnerable.
The cabinet was also updated on then recent ten-year Eurobond where the Government raised US$620 million at 5.5% interest rate.
