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{{Veterinary doctors want motorcycles to enable them execute their duties. The demand was made during the ceremony to conclude Vet’s training at Mulindi in Gasabo distrct organised by the Rwanda Agriculture Board.}}

Emerita Murekatete, a vet from Nyange sector in Ngororero district, said if given a motorcycle it would reduce on delays in reaching farmers,“sometimes we reach farmers late thus motorcycles should be one of the facilities in our job.”

Christine Kanyandekwe, the Assistant Director of Rwanda Agriculture Board said that vets without motorcycles will get them very soon.

Prof. Shema Martin Ndabikunze, the Director General of RAB urged the vets to fulfill their responsibilities by giving a good image of the institution and promised them to solve many of the challenges faced in their job.

Among the 31 trained vets from 12 districts, 30% are women.

{{The battle to reduce the emerging and increasing abuse of drugs is intensifying as the general public begin to feel involved and understanding their role in the fight.}}

Countrywide campaign against drug abuse was launched recently by the first lady Jeannette Kagame who said it was a big challenge in today’s Rwandan youth calling upon relevant authorities and population to be vigilant.

Passengers aboard a minibus from Kirehe to Kayonza have arrested one john Nzamuye, a fellow passenger who was found carrying five Kilograms of marijuana.

The incident took place after the passenger sat next to Nzamuye smelling marijuana and confronted him.

He asked the driver to stop and with the help of other passengers searched him and found that he had wrapped the drug on his body. They immediately took him to Kabarondo Police station.

Steven Irambona the passenger who sat close to the arrested man told police officers in Kabarondo Police Station that he became suspicious of Nzamuye due to a strange smell from him.

“I immediately asked the driver to stop the bus in order to check up this man who was later found in possession of approximately five kilograms of marijuana,” Irambona explained.

It is not the first time that citizens apprehend a criminal. Recently James Habimana, a conman, was arrested by passengers on Virunga bus from Rubavu to Kigali and delivered him at Nyabugogo Police post.

Police Spokesperson Superintendent Theos Badege commended the passengers for taking the initiative to deliver criminals to police.

“This shows that Rwandans understand their role in community policing”, Badege said. He urged citizens to emulate the good example shown by the passengers.

He asked citizens to own security and consequently share information with security organs in order to ensure a secure and peaceful nation.

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{{Ten of 30 Grenade attack suspects have been sentence to life for their role in connection to series of Grenade attacks in the country.}}

Kigali based High Court presided over by Judge Pie Mugabo ruled that seven of the suspects also be imprisoned for 20 years, while one of them ordered to be detained for 15 years.

Others sentences included two of them getting ten years of prison while 8 of the suspects acquitted.

They were all accused of distabilising countries security. Security is one of the Rwanda’s sensitive areas that government don’t want comprise.

The Court established that they were guilty of different grenade attacks that claimed lives and injured several others and conniving with DR Congo based terrorist group Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) terrorist group.

However the presiding Judge announced that whoever was not satisfied, had legal rights to appeal the court decision within the time frame of 30 days provided by law.

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{{Rwamagana hospital director Jean Claude Ndagijimana was sacked yesterday on spot by health minister Agnes Binagwaho due to what she termed as negligence in ensuring cleanliness and tidiness at the district hospital.}}

During a tour at the hospital, Binagwaho argued that the dirt was unbelievable given that the hospital’s cleaners were recently given special training on hygiene.

She condemned litter seen at various units including pediatric, maternity and theater rooms.

“This is a district hospital and it should serve as a good example to the rest but the dirt is unbearable,” Binagwaho argued.

The health minister has given the hospital’s management two weeks to ensure the rooms are sparkling clean. This activity will also be supervised by Rwamagana district health officials.

{{Police has arrested 34 people suspected of selling and consuming illicit drugs in Nyarugenge district.}}

According to the police website, the operation conducted during the whole week seized 10 kilograms of illicit drugs and suspects have been taken to Nyamirambo police station.

Supt. Theos Badege said that everybody’s contribution is needed in the fight against consuming and selling illicit drugs especially among the youth.

{{A government based entrepreneurship program has been launched aimed at creating more job opportunities to boost the country’s economy.}}

The program discourages job seekers but rather encouraging innovation in developmental areas such as industries, ICT and agriculture.

Through the campaign it is projected that job creations will improve from 400,000 to 1,400,000 jobs in the next five years.

During the program launch in Southern province, Emannuel Hategeka the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) noted that those with good projects will be supported.

“We want projects that are sustainable and are able to employ a big number of people, the project should also contribute effectively to the betterment of society,” he said.

One of the innovative entities in the province is owned by Francois Nshimyimana who bakes biscuits from maize flour in Rubengera sector. He disclosed that he had a humble beginning.

“I started with a capital of Frw 50,000 a few months ago but now I make a profit of Frw 400,000 monthly employ more than eight people,” he remarked.

In the same sector is a maize milling factory owned by a former primary teacher Alice Mushiyimana, she says that her life changed after acquiring a loan worth Frw 1.3 million to start the mill.

“I now make a profit of Frw 600,000 monthly and I’ve assets worth Frw 20 million, my factory has been beneficial to farmers who supply us maize, I also employ more than 15 people,” she explained.

The governor of southern province Celestin Kabahizi commended the innovative spirit urging lower learning institutions to dedicate as special lesson on entrepreneurship to motivate young ones.

{{This Friday, Isaro Foundation closed its special reading and writing week after visiting different primary and secondary schools. The foundation described the special week as successful.}}

The foundation rewarded best readers and writers in schools visited. Students were given books to help them improve their reading and writing skills and given Isaro Foundation t-shirt for them to establish reading and writing clubs at the school.

“Through this visit Isaro Foundation has given us hope. We appreciate that, even if we are a simple school far from Kigali city, you thought about us. We will encourage students to benefit from these books by reading them,” Bagiramenyo Claver, the headmaster of the school noted.

Betty Mukamusoni, 16 is among students who were given books.She told IGIHE.com, “the book I was given will help me a lot. Sometimes, I was not able to find a book to read; thanks to Isaro Foundation and my school which made connections with them. I will read this book and continue to increase my knowledge.”

Also visited was Ndera Junior Seminary where books were handed to the school. The school Rector Father Jean Bosco Ntagungira appreciated the initiative of Isaro Foundation.

“All knowledge comes from books; we are proud that we have such students who can recognize it and bring books to their little brothers in Rwanda.”

Lycee Notre Dame de Citeux, a girls’ school also benefited from the foundation visit. The school director noted, “As educators, we are proud to see that young Rwandans studying abroad can do such a project and realize it in such a short period.

She also reminded her students that they should read the books they have been given. “Do not only keep those books in shelves, read them” she concluded.

Me Matata, the vice President of Rwandan Diaspora appreciated what Isaro Foundation is doing in schools pointing out that it is everyone’s duty to help in education. He promised support to Isaro Foundation activities.

Jean Leon Iragena the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Isaro Foundation said, “The visits intended to start campaign of improving reading and writing skills in Rwanda especially in primary and secondary schools.”

“We thank those who have been helping us in different ways. We do not have enough financial support but have the courage to do and defend our cause. We are sure the foundation will gradually gain momentum.

We welcome anyone from any country and background to join us; the doors are open to everyone.”

{{Simon Ntirivamunda, 38 years, a resident of Rugabano sector Karongi District was killed last week by Rwamihigo after refusing him to share with him banana beer.}}

Nsenga one of the witnesses says that the dispute arose after Ntirivamunda refused Rwamihigo to drink from the same bottle.

He said: “after conflicting, Rwamihigo angrily struck him on the head with a bottle.”

The police has already arrested two suspects including Rwamihigo Karoli and Ntawiragira Elizafali.

Rwamihigo during interrogation by Police said that he did not intend to murder Ntirivamunda.“I accidentally killed him while trying to get my bottle from him.”

Police spokesman, supt. Theos Badege, told IGIHE.com it is a serious crime which is punishable by the law.

He added that once one unwillingly kills somebody (manslaughter), he or she gets a life sentence.

{{Male students at Iwawa rehabilitation center will soon undergo free circumcision as a way to reduce risks of acquiring HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).}}

Also formation of a Voluntary Cancelling and Testing center (VCT) is underway.

The facility is supported by Imbuto Foundation under its HIV/AIDS campaign program, its director Radegonde Ndejuru announced a week long awareness campaign against the deadly virus in various learning institutions.

“We want our youth to be good to themselves and their neighbors. They should exhibit dignity and contribute effectively towards the country’s development thus with better health we can achieve a lot,” she advised.

Addressing a group of students awaiting integration into society, the ministry of sports and culture Jean Philbert Nsengiyumva urged the youths to go for testing and abstain from immoral activities that hinder their efforts of acquiring their goals.

He further advised them to utilize the VCT center in order to know their health status, those who are infected with HIV are advised to seek medical attention.

Thadée Mvuyekure is a student at Iwawa living with HIV virus, he testified that he knew about the loss of his immunity a year ago and since then he has been following his doctor’s prescription which has made him healthy and strong enough to follow studies at the center.

“For those who are leaving Iwawa, I advise you to go for testing and don’t give up if you are infected. those found negative please don’t engage in unprotected sex or use condoms,” he recommended.