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  • Upclose with DJ Focus

    {{DJ Focus advises that if anyone is to succeed in their careers, they ought to keep a positive attitude so that they can achieve their goals. IGIHE held an exclusive interview with Dj Focus and below are excerpts of the interview…}}

    {{DJ Focus (real names Gwiza James)}}

    I was born in 1984 in Mombasa/Kenya. We are a family of four children 4. I have a sister and two siblings. one of my brothers, the youngest is a DJ. My father Philip Setakwe died in the liberation war.

    I relocated to Kampala/Uganda where I lived with my Uncle in Kasese. I came to Rwanda in July 1994 and resumed my primary education up to 1997 at Camp Kigali.

    I practically spent my childhood alone, my mother and siblings lived in Uganda but I chose to come to Rwanda because I had always wanted to live in Rwanda. Iam proud to be Rwandese and having grown in my country.

    Since I was young, I developed interest in music. I joined the entertainment industry 2001 and became a DJ in 2003. I started practicing as a DJ in clubs
    and bars in Kampala. In 2005, I came back to Rwanda up to date.

    {{What really motivated you that drove you into being a Dj?}}

    Dj Focus: My passion for music is something I was born with, I inherited it from my father.

    I like the fact that every day is an experience; problems are in every profession what I do is learn from my mistakes and inconveniences and everyday becomes a better day for me.

    {{For how long will you stay in this profession?}}

    Dj Focus: Music plays a big role in my life, and I am not planning to do anything else outside the music industry. So yeah, I am doing this for a lifetime.

    {{How best would describe yourself?}}

    Dj Focus: Simple, loving and caring

    {{As a Dj, what do you do to keep your fans enjoying?}}

    Dj Focus: A positive attitude helps me. I interact with them and that helps me to know what they want and expect. I know most of the people who go out in Kigali and their tastes as well.

    {{Are you making any successes in your profession?}}

    Dj Focus: so far yes though I still have more to learn, more goals to achieve, keeping my name and dealing well with the fame.

    People who want a successful career should exhibit and keep a good reputation everywhere they are, life is all about connections and hard work.

    {{Is it true that women are attracted to Djs?}}

    Dj Focus: People say so but I do not think it is only true for DJs. I believe that a good attitude and how good you are can make you attractive to women.

    However, I can explain that Dj’s attract people’s attention by the way we work, the presence of women plays a big role in terms of fun and atmosphere in the club or party.

    {{Do you prepare a playlist of songs in advance?}}

    Dj Focus: I actually don’t prepare the playlist; I don’t find it comfortable and useful because crowds are different from one day to another. My playlist depends on the crowd that I have.

    {{Where will you be in five years?}}

    Dj Focus: I will still be Focus, still in Music but at another level-both local and international levels. Here I mean music and video production. In future, I look to investment in music, clubs and events. I will also start planning to make a family.

    {{Besides K club, where else do you scratch the discs?}}

    Dj Focus: I worked in many different places. I have had stints at parties, clubs and weddings both in Kigali and in Kampala. I worked at Papyrus (2009), in legacy (Mille Collines) then currently at K-Club where for long I have remained because it is exceptional and I dream to keep it going here.

    {{What are your tastes of music?}}

    Dj Focus: I love soul and RnB, though most of my crowds do not really enjoy it (laughs). My favorite soul/RnB artist is Anthony Hamilton.

    I practically do not miss any of his songs and albums and he is ever on my playlist.

    {{What do you do in your free time?}}

    Dj Focus: I am a soccer fan. I know it is very rare to see a Dj loving soccer but I really enjoy playing it and I am an Arsenal fan. I also love travelling the World.

    {{Igihe: what is your status?}}

    Dj Focus: I am in a long distance relationship

    {{What is your advice to the youth on their careers?}}

    Dj Focus: They should not take any job or career for granted. Positive attitudes in their careers are the only things to get them where they want to be.

    There are many Dj across the country, how do you deal with competition?
    Dj Focus: My love for music is not for competition but for entertainment. Competition would give it another meaning.

    {{As a famous person and role model to some, what is your message to your fans?}}

    Dj Focus: I love them; they inspire me for the better. I will keep it coming as long as I am alive. I will keep entertaining them.

  • The Path to a Good Manager

    {{Are you a manager or aspiring to become one? There are ten things that you ought to know that will make you a good manager.}}

    Foremost, you must Acknowledge your Staff; When a member of staff does a job well,make sure you notice it,and acknowlwdge them for it.
    Do not let the opportunity to praise a piece of good work by.

    Never,ever,Humuliate anyone on your staff team; If you are annoyed with someone on your team,or they have done something wrong,make sure you keep your keep your cool,especially in public.

    If you you humiliate someone,they will hold a grudge against you,and their work will suffer.

    Create a culture where mistakes are Ok; If you do not make mistakes,chances are you are not stretching yourself.

    If your staff are allowed to feel that mistakes are part of reaching for new highs rather than somethings to feel bad about,or shamed for,then they will take more risks on your behalf.

    Rememeber Personal details; Take times to get to know your staff,who they are,who is important in their lives,etc.Be interstes in them as people,not just as workers.

    Don’t hide behind Your Position; Be human and friendly with your staf-that you will be able to support and encourage each other when are though.

    Be approachable; Allow your staff to feel that they can come and talk to you about sensitive issues ,about inside-and outside-work difficulties,and that you will respect them,and not hold what they share against them.

    Admit your mistakes: If you get wrong,say yes.Mnagers do not have to be infallible.Your staff will respect you more if you are able to admit your mistakes,and then set about sorting out s solution.

    Listen in such a way that your employees will talk to you; Often people feel afraid of,or intimidated by management.Make sure you show people that you are

    Willing to listen to what they are important and and worthy of your time.
    Be clear in your requests

    It is your responsibility to ensure that people understand your requests-so communicate clearly,and ask if people have understood what you are asking for.

    Treat everyone respectfully and courteously at all times Particularly when there is a problem.

    Everyone who works for you is a valuable human being who deserves respect.
    A manager is only as good as how she oo he treats the people on her.

  • African Car Gets More Attention

    {{A new Car made for Africa in Africa is gaining more attention and could very soon become a car of choice for africa.

    In 2009 a computer engineer Joel Jackson arrived in Kenya and one of the first things he noticed was the state of the roads.}}

    Jackson had come to the Kenya with a non-profit organisation to help small-scale farmers increase their productivity, but he soon realised that a more pressing problem existed.

    “It became clear that the lack of appropriate transport affected many parts of rural Africa,” he said.

    So he set about building something that would fill that gap – a $6,000 car.

    Mobius One, as the first vehicle was dubbed, was built by local welders and mechanics.

    The car was stripped of all the luxuries that Western drivers take for granted.

    “It had a tubular steel frame and off-the-shelf parts. It looked like a dune buggy, took 10 months to build and cost $14,000,” said Jackson.

    But it worked, and that was enough to persuade him to quit his day job and move full-time to his newly formed company, Mobius Motors.

    He raised a quarter of a million dollars in venture-capital funding and used some of it to recruit a team of engineers to build the second prototype, Mobius Two.

  • Rwandans in South Africa Celebrate 50th Independence

    {{On the 50th Anniversary of Rwanda’s Independence and 18th Year of Rwanda’s Liberation, The High Commission of Rwanda in South Africa organized an event that gathered about 250 Rwandans resident in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique and Angola.}}

    The event was a moment to reflect on the past and the future and to enjoy what has so far been achieved in Rwanda.

    The High Commissioner Vincent Karega told the audience that commemorating the independence doesn’t mean that one neglect the bad memories that came with the independence.

    He stressed the importance of reflecting on Rwanda’s past to build a better future and urged them to play a significant role in consolidating what has been achieved.

    He highlighted the achievements brought by Gacaca, medical insurance for all, 9Year Basic education, prioritizing education, economic development, the repatriation of more than 3 million of Rwandans and Rwandas’s recognition in international fora.

    The event was marked by a performance of Massambe Intore who brought back memories of patriotic songs such as “ Tuhuje Amarembo” and “ Jenga Talifaka” among other popular songs.

    Munezero Jean Roger, a new Rwandan artist based in Johannesburg, also took this opportunity to share his new album with the public.

  • Three Detained Over Fake Money

    {{Three men have been arrested by Police in Gasabo district (on Friday) in connection with possession of counterfeit currency note of Frw 5000 denomination.}}

    The suspects have been identified as Eric Uzabakiriho, Alphonse Rugiraneza and Deo Ndutiye. All the three suspects confessed to have been using a scanner to duplicate money.

    The suspects are detained at Rusororo Police station while investigations into the matter are underway.

    Police urges everyone including banks to always inspect money and other paper notes before offering services to avoid being cheated.

    If found guilty the three are likely to be sentenced between 5 and 10 years and pay a fine up to Frw 100,000 according article 202 and 204 of the Rwandan penal code.

  • Euro 2012 final: Spain 4 Italy 0

    David Silva celebrates heading Spain into an early lead

    Spain has crashed Italy 4-0 goals. the fourth goal for spain was scored by Juan Mata. The third goal scored in the 84 minute of the second half was kicked into the Italian net by Torres.

    This is the first time there’s been two or more first half goals in a EURO final since 1976.

    The fist goal was sunk into the Italian net by David Silva. The second goal was scored by Jordi Alba in the 41st minute as his first senior international goal.

    The full-back received a perfect through pass from Xavi Hernández and sloted the ball past the onrushing keeper.

    Meanwhile, Silva (Spain) has been penalised for a foul on De Rossi (Italy)

    Jordi Alba wheels away after scoring Spain's second. Only Andres Iniesta (48) saw more of the ball more often in the first half than Alba's 47 touches

    The defending champions Spain are facing Italy in the final of Euro 2012 at Kiev’s Olympic Stadium.

    Italy are four-time world champions.

    Italy manager Cesare Prandelli earlier said that Spain will be the favourites when the two countries meet in the Euro 2012 final.

    The Barcelona midfielder Xavi said, “We’re in a great generation of players and we have a great opportunity to make history. This is our chance.”

    Having defeated Germany four years ago, Spain, who overcame the Netherlands to win the World Cup in 2010, will become the first team to retain the European Championship if they beat Italy tonight.

    {IGIHE will keep you updated.}

  • Cross-examination of ex-Minister Ngirabatware Resumes

    {{On July 2, 2012, there will be official opening of the International Residual Mechanism of Criminal Tribunals, Arusha Branch in Tanzania.}}

    This is a judicial body that is due to take over essential functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and that of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) after their closures.

    On the same day, the trial of ex-Rwandan Planning Minister Augustin Ngirabatware resumes with further cross-examination by the defence of the last prosecution’s additional witness.

    Additional witnesses had been brought to counter the alibi evidence of the accused over his absence in Rwanda during genocide.

    Meanwhile, cases involving ex-army officer, Lt. Col. Pheneas Munyarugarama and another ex-mayor Aloys Ndimbati were Thursday transferred to Rwanda for trial.

    The duo are charged with genocide, complicity in genocide, direct and public incitement to commit genocide and crimes against humanity.

    The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Presiden, judge Vagn Joensen said the tribunal was stepping up efforts to find host countries for acquitted persons.

    In both decisions, ICTR judges expressed hope that Rwanda, in accepting referrals from this Tribunal, would actualize in practice the commitments it has made about its good faith, capacity, and willingness to enforce the highest standards of international justice.

  • Kigali Global Shapers Hub Launched

    {{The Kigali Global Shapers (KGS) Hub was launched Saturday, under its first initiative called Twumve, Twumve aimed at empowering Rwandan youth through the spread of ideas, engaging in dialogue and cross mentoring with Rwandan leaders.}}

    Twumve, Twumve is based on the premise of youth listening to role models, and being listened to in return, and can be loosely translated as ‘we hear you, hear us too.”

    Launched at Ishyo Arts Centre, the Twumve, Twumve event was themed “Rwanda 50+” and included speakers Senator Tito Rutaremara, Acting RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi and Diane Umutoni, a young girl from the Girl Hub’s Ni Nyampinga project.

    The Kigali Global Shapers is part of the Global Shapers Community, an offshoot of the World Economic Forum. The Global Shapers Community is a network of hubs founded and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities.

    Speakers engaged with young members reflecting on Rwanda 50 years ago and envisaging where Rwanda should be in 50 years to come.

    In his remarks, Senator Rutaremara gave a historical account of Rwanda from pre-colonial days todate, with detailed narrative of the RPF struggle and the impact of its leadership on events leading to present-day Rwanda.

    Clare Akamanzi spoke of present and journey of resilience, saying that “18 years ago, it was impossible to think we would be where we are today. This is a result of determination and resilience.”

    She encouraged members that when faced with a challenge, “to feel the fear and do it anyway.” Akamanzi was recently named as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

    Umutoni gave an account of her personal growth from the Ni Nyampinga project, stating that her vision of Rwanda in 50 years “is one full of confident Rwandans who have the idea that anything is achievable if one’s mind is put to it.”

    The Kigali Global Shapers Hub has the vision of “Creating a platform that engages with youth in Rwanda to inspire innovation and change.” Its mission is to “Empower Youth through the Spread of Ideas and Dialogue.”

    Of its ten global shapers, all of them have been selected based on their leadership capacities that have impacted on and are benefitting communities around the country.

    According to Founding Curator Diana Mpyisi, some of the Hub’s outcomes are the creation of networks between youth involved in the Twumve, Twumve initiative, as well as the creation of an emerging and positive narrative of Rwanda by its youth.

  • Somalia Celebrates 52nd Independence Anniversary

    {{Liberated provinces in Somalia have today taken to the streets to celebrate the country’s 52 Independence from Italian rule.

    Abdi Jinow Alasso, the Governor for the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia in charge of Middle Shabelle region, joined residents of Balad town, 30 km north of Mogadishu, in unprecedented festivities.}}

    Celebrations at Balad town was unimaginable only a week before as the place was a stronghold of Al-Shabaab, the radical Islamist group that oppose any commemorations of non-religious days.

    “I congratulate all of you for being free to celebrate important national days,” Alasso told the residents of Balad district.

    In 2010, the fanatical Islamists ordered the residents in areas under their control to refrain from celebrating non-religious landmarks.

    The instructions abolished the marking of the Independence Day and other national days as the National Tree Day, the National Teachers Day and the World Food Day.

    “Only Idd days (at the end of Ramadan and during Al-Hajj) are allowed,” instructed the Islamist leaders. The Islamists also ordered all broadcasters in areas under their control to stop playing music and other lyrics.

    Other areas liberated from Al-Shabaab militants with the help of Ethiopian and Kenyan troops also marked the day.

    Regional capitals such as Beledweyne and Baidoa, respectively 335 km and 240 north and southwest of Mogadishu, and Afmadow town in Jubaland joined the celebrations.

    Meanwhile, in Afgoye, a town seized in May from Al-Shabaab by pro-government forces and the Ugandan and Burundian peacekeepers marked the grand occasion.

    “Celebration of the 52nd Anniversary in Afgoye district is a symbol of the stabilisation of security in Somalia,” announced Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Sidee, the TFG Governor in charge of Lower Juba region who spoke to a multitude before the national flag was raised to full mast at mid-night, welcoming 1st of July.

    TFG President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and other government officials graced the occasion at Villa Somalia, the state house in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

  • Congolese Army, M23 Rebels Resume Fighting

    {{Fighting has resumed 20km from Rutshuru-center in Eastern DRCongo after more than a week of calm.

    However, no precise assessment of the situation has been provided, but the Congolese Army and traditional leaders of the region have confirmed renewed fighting.}}

    Fresh gunfire resumed June 30 on Saturday afternoon between Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and rebels of the Movement of March 23 (M23) in the group Bweza, Rutshuru territory in North Kivu.

    Fire and heavy weapons detonations have created an atmosphere of panic among peoples living Ntamugenga, emphasized the same accountable.

    He said the fighting took place near the hill of Mbuzi, on the edge of Virunga National Park, which is occupied by rebels.

    FARDC said they used machine guns and tanks “responding to the assault by the rebels.” Local sources, however, stressed that each of these two parties still held its positions.