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  • Child Burnt to Death at Refugee Camp

    {{A five year old child was burnt to death on Saturday night when fire burnt a hut he was sleeping in at Gihembe refugee camp in Gicumbi district.}}

    Gihembe refugee camp accommodates DR-Congo refugees.

    Elias Mucunguzi, 5, died from burns. He was sleeping with his parents in the hut when their mattress caught fire.

    The fire was reportedly caused by a candle. Various household items were also destroyed. The body of the deceased was taken to Gihembe Health Centre for a post mortem.

    Authorities at the Camp claimed that they detected the fire about 2AM in the morning but camp residents extinguished it.

  • Genocide Suspect Uwinkindi To be Transfered to Rwanda This Week

    {{Before the end of this week Jean Uwinkindi currently in custody of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), will be transferred to Rwanda for trial.}}

    His transfer date will not exceed 19th April. Uwinkindi is charged with genocide and extermination.

    On April 5, 2012, the President of the Tribunal, Judge Vagn Joensen, ruled that Uwinkindi should be transferred to Rwanda “within 14 days of the filing of this decision” and instructed the Registrar to “make all other necessary arrangements.”

    “The President directs the Registrar to immediately begin discussions with Rwanda to determine what is necessary to effect transfer of Uwinkindi,” reads the decision.

    The President has also directed the Registrar to appoint ICTR Legal Staff that would be chosen in consultation with him to act as “interim monitor” upon the transfer of the accused and until the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) or other organization is appointed as monitor.

    The Registrar has been directed to immediately resume negotiations with the ACHPR with the goal of expeditiously conclude an agreement for the monitoring of the trial and promptly inform him in the event of any further difficulties, so that he could assist in the process or decide otherwise.

    A Referral Chamber at ICTR approved on June 28, 2011 the transfer of Uwinkindi to Rwanda and ordered the appointment of ACHPR as monitoring body for his trial. The decision was confirmed on appeal on December 16, 2011.

  • Spy Chief Promoted to Rank of Lt. General

    {{President Paul Kagame has made several promotions in the army.
    Notable is the promotion of (Major General) Karenzi Karake head of National Security Service (NSS) to the rank of Lt.General.

    According to the army spokesperson Col, (now Brig. Gen.) Joseph Nzabamwita, Six Brigadier Generals promoted to the rank of MAJOR GENERAL include;}}

    Sam Kaka

    Kamanzi Mushyo

    Alexis Kagame

    Augustin Turagara

    Jacques Musemakweli

    Mubarak Muganga

    {{Sixteen (16) Colonels were promoted to the rank of BRIGADIER GENERAL. They Include;}}

    George Rwigamba

    Andrew Kagame

    Damali Muzungu

    Ruvusha Emmy

    Aloys Muganga

    Karamba Charles

    Albert Murasira

    Emmanuel Bayingana

    Innocent Kabandana

    Joseph Nzabamwita

    Dr Rudakubana Charles

    Johnson Hodari

    Mupenzi Jean-Jean

    Vincent Gatama

    Ferdinand Safari

    Gacinya Rugumya.

    {{Seven (7) Lieutenant Colonel are now COLONELS.
    And those are; }}

    Francis Mutiganda

    Emmanuel Rugazora

    Fred Muziraguharara

    Vincent Nyakarundi

    Silas Udahemuka

    Kakira Rwakabi

    Happy Ruvusha

  • Teenager Dies After Eating Contaminated Beef

    {{In Nyagatare, a teenager identified as Tumusime Dan 12 reportedly died from eating cattle meat which was suffering from Black Quarter disease. 14 others have been admitted.}}

    The incidence occurred at Kabare 2 village, Nsheke in Nyagatare district.

    Black quarter disease also refered to as Blackleg, is an acute infectious disease of cattle manifested by severe inflammation of the muscle.

    Since the admission of 14 people to hospital, 3 have remained hospitalised, 11 have so far been discharged.

    Nzabandora Eliazar has been discharged from the Hospital. He noted that he first developed severe stomach cramps, malaria and diarrhoea.

    Ndazigaruye Gervais, a veterinary Doctor in Nyagatare district, told Press in the area that the tests and the symptoms manifested by the patients, concluded that they had eaten meat of cattle suffering from black quarter disease.

  • Flood Victims Want Quick Help

    {{Flood Victims in Rubavu,Nyabihu and Musanze districts want urgent assistance saying it has been delayed since floods swept away crops and left residents homeless.}}

    However, the ministry of disaster management says that once damage assessment is completed, assistance will be provided soon.

    Floods destroyed about 876 hectares of crops including maize, potatoes and beans.

    Cabinet ministers visited the affected areas to assess the extent of the problem and identify possible solutions.

    The government is also working to ensure that victims receive basic materials. Some of the victims were left homeless, and they are staying at their neighbours.

    The floods were caused by heavy down pour that hit parts of the northern and western provinces in the night of 11th to 12th April.

    Heavy rains busted the banks of Sebeya River. In some parts of the three districts rain water have formed small lakes while heavy clouds are frequent.

    Most of the natural disasters that occur in Rwanda are frequent in the districts including; Rubavu, Musanze and Nyabihu districts register.

  • City MasterPlan to Guide Development

    {{The process to develop two Master Plans for the districts of Kicukiro and Gasabo in the City of Kigali is ongoing.

    The purpose of both Master Plans for the two districts is to ensure the future sustainability of land use and further facilitate development of investment both districts.}}

    The process to develop both Master Plans begun early this year in February and will be completed in 12 months after kick-off.

    Once implemented both Master Plans will ensure and guide development in the city in the next 20 to 30 years.

    The two Master Plans will integrate the existing sub-area plans of Kimihurura and Kinyinya in Gasabo, and Rebero and Masaka in Kicukiro and other existing zones.

    Development of the detailed Master Plan for Gasabo and Kicukiro districts which together with the completed Master Plan of Nyarugenge district and smaller sub-area projects will eventually form the complete Kigali City Master Plan.

    Some of the major projects to be integrated with Kicukiro and Gasabo Master Plans include the Nyarugenge district Master Plan and the urban design for the Central Business District (CBD).

    It will also have the sub-area plans for Rebero, which would eventually host the Resort, Conference Centre and will be available for residential development.

    Other projects to be integrated will include the new railway project that links Kigali to Tanzania and Burundi and the Bugesera International Airport among others.

    The City of Kigali also announces that it contracted Surbana International Consultants, a technical firm based in Singapore (with a liaison office in Kigali) to review the planning, direction and strategies for the entire city while integrating all the past planning and development initiatives undertaken.

    Surbana will also prepare the detailed Master Plan, Urban Design (for key areas) and also develop control guidelines for Gasabo and Kicukiro districts.

    “The contracted technical experts will also establish a Geographic Information System (GIS) database for the entire city with information on proposed land use and development control guidelines that will be made easily available to the public on an interactive web platform in the future,” said Liliane Mupende the Director of Urban Planning at City of Kigali.

    “This GIS platform would be integrated with the Construction Permit Management Information System (MIS) platform currently being developed in collaboration with the World Bank/IFC and the ICF. Also it is important to note that these Master Plans once implemented will be a solution to those who want to develop their plots but had been previously limited by the lack of detailed plans and zoning guidelines,” she added.

    City of Kigali would like to inform the public particularly the residents of Kigali City that they will be extensively engaged during the preparation of the district Master Plans through public engagement meetings, public exhibitions and radio talk shows.

  • US Embassy Pays Tribute to Staff Killed in Genocide

    {{The United States Embassy in Kigali has honoured embassy staff that were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

    The commemoration was held Thursday at the US Embassy in Kigali.}}

    It was noted during the 18th commemoration that good governance is one of the ways to prevent genocide.

  • Man Dies After Excessive Alcohol Consumption

    {{A man has been reported dead in Muhanga District after he allegedly drunk large quantitites of alcohol causing him to vomit blood.}}

    The victim has been only identified as Kanyamibwa 55, a resident of Kinini cell, Shyogwe sector in Muhanga district. The incident happened on Tuesday.

    Kanyamibwa was also found in possession of a crate of beer that he had purchased from Silas Udahemuka, the proprietor of a local beer deport. He had been sent by Jean Pierre Biziyaremye, a local bar owner to purchase the beer.

    Police sources in the area say that Kanyamibwa was known for taking large quantities of an illicit brew commonly known as Muriture and rarely ate food.

    Muhanga District Police Unit Commander Superintendent Roger Sezirahiga urged the local population to stop consuming illicit brew saying it is costing them their lives.

    Superintendent Sezirahiga warned illicit brew manufacturers and consumers that Police would not turn a blind eye on their activity.

    The public has been urged to share information on those manufacturing illicit drinks so that Police can put a stop to it.

  • ICT, Youth Ministries Merged

    {{Mr. Jean Philbert Nsengimana has been appointed as new Minister of Youth, and Information, Communication and Technology.}}

    Subject to the provision of Article 116 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda, President Paul Kagame appointed Mr.Nsengimana to head the new ministry.

    Minister Nsengimana said via Twitter,”absolutely, so much potential at the intersect. Between ICT and #youth 4 #Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation.”

    Dr. Ignace Gatare, is now the Director General of Information Technology Commission. Prior to this appointment Dr. Gatare has been Minister of ICT in the President\’s Office.

  • UN Troops Refused to Protect Nyanza Genocide Victims

    {{Rwandans have honoured over 5000 genocide victims that were slaughtered at Nyanza site in kicukiro district while UN troops refused to protect them.}}

    During the genocide on 11th April, thousands of ethnic Tutsis had taken refuge at ETO school in Nyanza Kicukiro district. The site had been protected by UN soldiers.

    However, the UN troops connived with the Interahamwe militia that later killed over 5000 Tutsi hiding at the site. Before their murder in cold blood, the Tutsi at the site had pleaded with the UN troops to protect them from Interahamwe militia but in vain.

    The 18th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza yesterday was an emotional evening punctuated with commemorative songs, testimonies and speeches- all in line with this year’s theme ‘let’s learn from our history to shape a bright future’.

    The Minister of Culture and sports honourable Protais Mitali was the chief guest at the commemoration event. He said, “We should keep remembering our history. The truth is bitter but we must speak up.”