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  • Rwandans in Geneva, Celebrate 50th Independence Anniversary

    {{The Embassy/Permanent Mission of Rwanda in Geneva, hosted the 50th Anniversary of the Independence Day jointly with the 18th Anniversary Liberation Day.}}

    Representatives of the Switzerland government, Geneva based Ambassadors and diplomats, Rwandans living in Switzerland and friends of Rwanda, accounting for over 300 guests, were in attendance for the event.

    The evening began with the singing of the National Anthem, followed by the speech of the Rwandan Ambassador Mrs. Soline Nyirahabimana.

    She stated, “We will not use this time for real celebration but for reflection, reflection on how we have used the Independence as well as looking forward to securing a better and prosperous future.”

    She acknowledged that the decades following Independence were unfortunately misused, resulting in discrimination and the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994.

    Despite the devastation created by the genocide, Rwandans chose a path of unity and reconciliation. Rwanda can now celebrate 18 years of peace, stability and prosperity.

    The Ambassador highlighted achievements of Rwanda in sectors of Health, Education, Gender equality and its contributor to the African Union and United Nations Peacekeeping operations.

    She concluded her speech by saying, “The past 50 years have been a journey of resilience. We decided to learn from our history and shape a bright future. On this occasion we thank our partners who have walked with us through our journey and for our cooperation in mutual respect.”

    The evening’s celebrations included performance by Urunana and Ineza troops, as well as song performance by Rwandan artist Darius Kabalisa.

  • Kagame to Address London Summit on Family Planning

    President Paul Kagame is in the UK today where he will address the London Summit on Family Planning organized by the UK Government and the Gates Foundation.

    The summit aims to mobilise political and financial commitment to provide 120 million girls and women in developing countries access to family planning.

    President Kagame will give a keynote speech alongside Prime Minister David Cameron, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and President Jakwaya Kikwete of Tanzania.

    Also at the Summit, Minister of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho will represent President Kagame on a panel to share Rwanda’s experience that has led to a 40% increase in women’s access to family planning.

    The summit proceedings will be streamed live at http://www.londonfamilyplanningsummit.co.uk/

    President Kagame is scheduled to speak at 16h30 (Rwanda time).

    While in the UK, President Kagame will address the Re|Source 2012 Conference on Thursday at Oxford University.

    The conference will bring together Nobel laureates, scholars and former heads of state to discuss.

    President Kagame will speak about Rwanda’s efforts at ensuring food security.
    Also speaking at conference is David Nabarro, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on Food Security and Nutrition.

    President Kagame is also scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Cameron and Andrew Mitchell, the UK development secretary.

  • Child Kidnapper Arrested

    {{Police in Burera District is holding a woman identified as Beata Uwikunda, 20(photo below), suspected of kidnapping a baby of only five months and crossed over to Uganda with the baby. }}

    The suspect has confessed to kidnapping the baby.

    Investigations by Police revealed that Uwikunda kidnapped the baby from Eglise Episcopale du Rwanda (EER) Maya and crossed Cyanika border to Kisoro in Uganda.

    She revealed that her actions were due to curative reasons as advised by a witchdoctor based in Uganda. The suspect is currently held at Gahunga Police Station.

    Police sources in Burera point out that when the mother and the congregation realized the baby was missing, they immediately reported the incident to local authorities, the community Radio and Gahunga Police station.

    Gahunga Police station informed Uganda Police of the incident with the description and names of the suspect.

    According to article 9 of the Rwandan Penal Code, any offence committed on the Rwandan territory by either a Rwandan or a foreigner shall be punished by Rwandan law, except diplomatic immunity guaranteed by International conventions.

    Uganda Police acted upon their Rwandan counterparts request and agreed to transfer the suspect back to Rwanda. Uwitonda was handed over to Rwanda National Police at Cyanika Border.

    If guilty, Uwikunda will likely serve 7 to 10 years in prison and be liable to a fine ranging between 500,000 to 5 million according to article 258 of the Rwandan Penal Code.

  • President Kagame Recieves ‘Future Policy Award’

    {{President Paul Kagame received the ‘Future Policy Award’ presented by the world Future Council at the first Inter-Parliamentary forum on “Forests for People” organised in Kigali.}}

    Alexandra Wandel, Director of the World Future Council, on Monday handed the organisation’s Future Policy Award trophy to Rwanda’s President Kagame.

    Rwanda’s successful efforts in managing forests were championed last year when the country was proclaimed the winner of the 2011 Future Policy Award.

    The Award celebrates the world’s most exemplary national policies that create better living conditions for current and future generations, and that produce practical and tangible results.

    The World Future Council foundation is an international policy research organisation that provides decision makers with effective policy solutions.

    Rwanda is on course to reach its goal of increasing forest cover to 30% of total land area. Forest cover has already increased by 37% since 1990.

    Massive reforestation and planting activities that involve the local population are taking place and new measures such as agroforestry and education programmes are being implemented.

    Rwanda has also been a pioneer in banning plastic bags: in 2008 a bill was introduced to prohibit the manufacture, import, use and sale of polythene bags in the country.

    Rwanda vowed to achieve country-wide restoration of its degraded soil, water, land and forest resources during the next 25 years and is currently developing a comprehensive action plan.

    Commenting on the multiple efforts taken by the country, the phrase of „1000 Hills, 1000 Solutions“ was coined at the Inter-Parliamentary Hearing on “Forests for People” in Kigali this weekend.

    ‘Rwanda is a leader in environmental policy-making. We congratulate the Government of Rwanda for its exemplary policies on forests, border to border landscape restoration and for land tenure policy providing women equal rights to aquire, own and inherit land. The WFC also commends Rwanda’s policy of banning plastic bags. We encourage more countries to follow suit. ‘

    At the Hearing, 23 parliamentarians and experts representing ten African countries underlined the urgent need to act on a national and local level to address the social, economic and environmental values of forests and trees.

    It casts a spotlight on successful and exemplary African policies and programmes which benefit current and future generations.

    Parliamentarians, policymakers and experts from Burundi, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa and Zambia committed to take back to their countries the ideas, policies and successful experiences discussed and to work to get support for implementation.

  • Malawi Man Convicted of Public Masturbation to Appeal

    {{In Blantyre Malawi, a man convicted of masturbating in front of a female German national wants the High Court to hear an appeal by him but wants legal aid or a private practise lawyer to help him pro-bono (for free service).}}

    Patrick Ndau was convicted by Balaka Magistrates Court slapped him an eight months jail term.

    Police had charged him with the offense of conducting himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace.

    Sub Inspector Mercy Chande, prosecuting, told the court that Ndau would undress himself and start stroking his genitals whenever he was close to the female German nation to give himself sexual pleasure.

    Chande told the court, the conduct “happened on several occasions.”

    The prosecutor said the German woman, who complained to Police, “ used to think that the convict was a mentally disturbed person.”

    Magistrate Maxwell Boaz opted for a custodial sentence for Ndau, saying he shamed Malawi.

    But when a local newspaper visited Ndau, he said the Magistrate was “harsh” to cage him for eight months.

    “I want help so that I can appeal against the sentence, I feel it was excessive,” he said.

    Ndau says he has a family to look after.

    {Source: Nyasa. T}

  • 2nd African Women’s Economic Summit Opens in Nigeria

    The second African Women Economic Summit begins today (Wednesday) in Lagos, Nigeria. The summit will conclude on 14th July.

    African governments, regulators, research and academic institutions, non-governmental organisations, big business and civil society are expected to discuss topics around the development of women in finance.

    The meeting is being co-organised by the African Development Bank in partnership with New Faces New Voices.

    Speakers at the conference would include Dr. Donald Kaberuka, president of AfDB, and Graca Machel, founder of New Faces New Voices.

    The meeting will also focus on understanding the role regulators and business in Africa.

    The keynote address will be delivered by the Minister of Finance, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

    Panellists include:
    Increasing Women’s Access to Finance: Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria , HE Charles Konan Banny, former Governor, Central Bank of West African States; Professor Njuguna Ndung’u, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya

    CEO Roundtable: Ms Nomkhita Nqweni, CE, ABSA Wealth, South Africa, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede, GMD Access Bank, Nigeria, Mr Alex Otti, GMD, Diamond Bank, Nigeria, Mr Jean Kacou Diagou, CEO, Group NSIA , Mrs Mizinga Melu, MD, Standard Chartered Bank, Zambia

  • Uganda, Kenya Tighten Restrictions on Work Permits

    {{If you are, a foreigner aged 35years or less and intending to work in Kenya, your chances are zero because the new Kenyan labour market policy restricts issuance of Work permits to persons in that category.}}

    The new policy also says foreigners seeking permits for jobs that pay less than KSh168,000 per month or KSh2 million per year.

    The changes are contained in fresh regulations that Immigration minister Otieno Kajwang’ has published in a special Kenya Gazette notice.

    “The Director of Immigration Services shall not issue a residence or work permit to any person unless that person has — at his or her full and free disposition an assured annual income of at least $24,000 or its equivalent in Kenya shillings,” reads part of the regulations aimed at curbing the entry of foreigners into Kenya’s job market.

    In yet another related surprise move the government of Uganda has banned international and local NGOs operating in Uganda from employing foreigners unless they show proof that no Ugandan matches the skills of the expatriate staff.

    Amb. Gabriel Kangwagye, the NGO registration board chairperson said, “The NGOs come to help the community and complement government effort and should not solicit money in our names to create jobs for themselves,” he said.

    “Otherwise, they should set up commercial enterprises, not the not-for-profit, non-political and community-empowerment organisations.”

    Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania who are also members of the East African Community, have not announced any similar changes in their labour market regulations.

  • Do you Have Trouble With Bad Breath?

    {{Bad breath can spoil your date. You dont wanna be a laughing stock by repelling away people you are talking to. The owful smell from your mouth can be delt with if you follow specific procedures as underlined. }}

    {{Brush your teeth:}} Cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and bacteria attack can all be causing bad odors. It is therefore advised to brush twice a day and floss at least once a day to remove the plaque and bacteria that accumulates on your teeth under your gum line. Visit your dentist twice a year for check up and professional cleaning.

    {{Clean your tongue:}} the fleshy surface of your tongue is a prime breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Most people neglect this crucial area when brushing. Take a regular soft toothbrush and make a few gentle strokes down the tongue from back to front once a day.

    {{Go sugar free: }} sugary brands such as chewing gums add problem to odor disorders. Bacteria in your mouth ferment sugar which leads to very unpleasant odors. If you like gum, opt for sugar free ones.

    {{Stay hydrated:}} your saliva contains vital protective enzymes that help kill bad bacteria. Therefore a dry mouth can be contributing to a smelly situation. Staying hydrated will help stimulate the salivary glands and keep your mouth properly moisturized.

    {{Know what you eat:}} the foods that you eat can exert a lot of influence on smell of your breath. Avoid garlic or onion based meals.

    {{Rinse after eating or drinking:}} what you drink can cause bad breath too. Acidic beverages, coffee or alcohol will release compounds into your bloodstream that will in turn release odors through your breath.
    After drinking or eating, rinse your mouth with plain water.

    {{Use nature’s cures:}} if you are really eager to combat bad breath,. Chase your meal with green tea or sip it throughout the day. It helps keep your breath fresh. It has antibacterial compounds that fight germs in your mouth.

    {{Eat to smell sweet:}} fruits rich in Vitamin C; melons, berries and citrus fruits such as oranges are packed with vitamin C.
    Raw, crunchy fruits and vegetables can also help, celery, carrots, apples are good options.

    {{Skip the cigarettes:}} Cigarettes release a cocktail of chemicals into the mouth and they also host other problems.
    They dry the mouth and build up plaques on teeth.

    Lastly If after doing all the above tips you still have breath odor disorders, visit your dentist for furthermore professional care.

  • Bowling is now in Kigali at Mamba Club

    {{Bowling is a kind of game which was known in the U.S. since 1901 when they launched its first champion this game was brought by mamba Club in Rwanda the game most people say they enjoy it that they pray it by using big ball.}}

    Mamba Club is a restaurant and bar located in Kigali city at Kimihurura in front of Top Security headquarter .

    It is a wonderful place in the country where you can converse with your friends praying different kind of games like beach Volley ,bowling, swimming in swimming pool ,yog etc..

    Working In two year ago here in Rwanda, Bar Restaurant Mamba Club has its specialty that you can’t find in any other restaurant in Kigali .

    Like different games including bowling, beach volley, and swimming pool for children, and adults, and they teach children to swim and many other physical exercises.

    Bowling seems to be prayed mostly by people from abroad who used to play it in their respective countries.

    In this bar Restaurant especially in week-end different drinks and eats are sold cheaply (Happy hours) and they provide them amazing accommodations where you can enjoy to rest.

    For children who want to celebrate their birthday Mamba Club can help them by using bouncing Castle which they can hire for two hours, or they can take it home depending on their interest.

    Apart from games, they are different kind of drinks, and eats, where they can provide you eats and drinks to your ceremony (take away) .

    Uwamariya Dorothée, one of Mamba club Leaders told us that their target is to make their customers happy and make them relaxed she added that they use to receive customers from the country and abroad because of their good services.

    And wonderful games you can’t find in any other place in Kigali
    there is yog room, hair saloon with qualified workers from America and they intend to bring many other new games.

    Mamba Club,is in front of Top Security Headquarter in Kimihurura for more information you can contact them on the following address;

    0782208824, 0788618891

    or email– mambaclub@hotmail.com.

  • Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence To be Opened

    {{The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda, Partners in Health, the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation and the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center will July 18, inaugurate the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence, which will serve as the first national cancer referral facility in rural Rwanda. }}

    The Center, located within Butaro Hospital in northern rural Rwanda, is a critical element of Rwanda’s ambitious five-year plan to introduce cancer prevention, screening and treatment on a national level.

    The facility’s opening will mark a major milestone as the first center of its kind to bring comprehensive cancer care to rural East Africa.

    “Just a few years ago we had no system or financing mechanism to diagnose and treat AIDS in Africa. People said it was too expensive or too complicated. But today nearly 7 million people in developing countries are receiving treatment for HIV.

    We can do the same with cancer,” said Paul Farmer, co-founder Partners In Health and chair of Harvard’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.

    Rwanda has a population of nearly 11 million people — and not a single Rwandan oncologist. Childhood cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which has an 80 percent cure rate in the United States, are a virtual death sentence for children in Rwanda.

    “As Rwanda makes significant strides in combating major infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, the government is also putting a lot of effort into the diagnosis and treatment of the most frequently occurring non-communicable diseases.

    The new Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence not only comes at an appropriate time, but also feeds well into this vision and adds value to the interventions we have designed in combating NCDs.

    We appreciate the role of our partners in making this dream of screening, diagnosing, and treating some cancers become a reality in our country,” Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Minister of Health.

    The Cancer Center of Excellence aims to address both existing resource limitations and the growing global cancer burden. The World Health Organization expects 16 million new cancer cases worldwide by 2020, with 70 percent in developing countries like Rwanda.

    The Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence will provide a full spectrum of cancer care including screening, diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery, patient follow-up, and palliative care.

    It will also serve as the first facility to implement standardized cancer training and protocols that align with Rwanda’s new national guidelines.