Tourism Day marked in Nyungwe National Park

Canopy walk in Nyungwe forestTOURISM remains one of the key pillars of the national economy and protecting natural resources and touristic sites is a responsibility of every single individual, the Minister of Trade and Industry, François Kanimba, has said.He made the remarks on Friday during celebrations to mark the World Tourism Day (WTD held annually on 27 September.The day, which was marked in Bushekeri Sector of Western Province’s  Nyamasheke District, just at the edge of Nyungwe National Park, was held under the theme: “Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future”.This year’s theme highlights the role of tourism in water conservation and access while also shining light on the actions currently being taken by the sector in order...

Read more »

Kagame attends Rwanda Day 2013 in Toronto

Some of the exhibitors at Rwanda Day in TorontoPresident Paul Kagame yesterday attended the fifth edition Rwanda Day in Toronto, Canada where he addressed over three thousand Rwandans living in Canada and the United States to celebrate their unifying culture and renew their commitment to the country’s progress.Themed Agaciro: Investing in our Future, the event will focus on the next chapter of Rwanda’s development and how the country will achieve its ambition of becoming a middle-income country by 2020.Rwanda Day comes shortly after the government announced the second phase of its Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS2), which, over the next five years, targets economic growth of 11.5 per cent per annum and to reduce poverty...

Read more »

Three-month TVET awareness campaign launched

Gasana shakes hands with Milton of Global Communities after signingthe Memorandum of Understanding. Looking on centre is the Namaraof the Private Sector Federation (Courtesy photo)Development Authority (WDA) has partnered with Global Communities (formerly CHF International) to create awareness among Rwandan youth about the benefits of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET). The campaign was launched last week at the Private Sector Federation offices where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Jerome Gasana of WDA and Milton Funes the Country Director of Global Communities. They agreed to launch a comprehensive media campaign that will include media and interpersonal communication with an aim to promote youth entrepreneurship...

Read more »

Messi answers questions in tax case

Barcelona star Lionel Messi arrived at a court in Catalonia on Friday morning to answer questions relating to tax evasion.Argentina international Messi and his father Jorge appeared at the hearing in the coastal town of Gava, where Messi lives, near Barcelona after being accused of defrauding the state out of £3.5million by avoiding tax on his image rights.The prosecution alleges the Messis set up shell companies in Uruguay and Belize to avoid paying tax in Spain.Both men deny the charge, saying the deals, which took place between 2007 and 2009, were done by Messi’s former agent without their knowledge.The Messis have since made a payment of £4.2million to the taxman, the alleged unpaid amount plus interest, but it has not stopped the hearing...

Read more »

Wolves face tough task against Bayern

VfL Wolfsburg admits they face an uphill task in their bid to try and stop Bayern Munich’s march to the top of the Bundesliga table on Saturday.Bayern are on a 31-match unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga and last tasted defeat at home to Bayer Leverkusen in October 2012.Pep Guardiola’s side go into the weekend’s matches in second place in the table, trailing leaders Borussia Dortmund on goals scored before facing the Wolves at the Allianz Arena.Having blitzed Schalke 4-0 in Gelsenkirchen last Saturday in the league and routed Hanover 96 4-1 in the German Cup on Wednesday, Bayern are showing signs of further progress under Guardiola since he succeeded Jupp Heynckes as head coach in June.Bayern saw off Hanover with a side featuring the likes of...

Read more »

Congolese refugees living in Rwanda benefit from World Vision donation

The Congolese refugees living in Rwanda are expected to benefit from the 50 beds and mattresses donated to Kigeme Hospital by World Vision.The donation is aimed at catering for the growing number of patients from the refugees as well as the locals within the hospital radius.George Gitau, the World Vision Country director, during the ceremony on September 23, 2013 said by donating to the hospital they wanted to contribute to improving services there and, in particular, “ensure that children are well taken care of and protected.”“The hospitals’ bed capacity is 158. The beds have been placed in a newly constructed pediatrics wing, which has been the most overwhelmed section.”The hospital director, Dr Eric Munezero, said since the refugee camp...

Read more »

Regional experts convene in Kigali to discuss water, climate and development program in Africa

A group of regional experts from eight countries met in Kigali for a 5th Technical Coordination Meeting of Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) in Africa.The participating experts came from African countries including Cameroun, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Rwanda and TunisiaDuring the official opening of the meeting, that will take place from 23rd to 28th September 2013 the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ms. Caroline Kayonga said that water sector and natural resources in general are facing non-climatic and climatic challenges.“The challenges include overpopulation which leads to an imbalance of water demand versus water supply, increasing deforestation, unplanned settlements, inappropriate...

Read more »

Netherlands’ ambassador to Rwanda commends Police forces for efforts to fight Gender Based Violence

The Netherlands’ ambassador to Rwanda, Leoni Margarita Cuelenaere has commended Rwanda National police for its efforts applied towards fighting Gender Based Violence.She made the remarks on September 26, 2013 at Rwanda National Police headquarters Kacyiru, Kigali.“Nobody should ever be denied their rights; I’m optimistic Rwanda National Police will succeed in this battle against GBV,” the ambassador observed.Ambassador Cuelenaere commended Rwanda National Police for its efforts to fight GBV.She pledged continued cooperation and support to further enable Rwanda National Police accomplish its mandate.The ambassador also pledged to join forces with the R.N.P in a bid to raise awareness on GBV so as to fight GBV.The Ambassador, who was also accompanied...

Read more »

All Roads Heading To Canada As Toronto Becomes Rwanda Town

President Kagame speaking at Rwanda Day London, May 18, 2013They are coming from all cross North America to meet up with one of Rwanda’s largest diaspora communities globally. Yes, it is Canada. Thousands of Rwandans are descending on Toronto for what could be the largest gathering of Rwandans ever in Canada.Today Saturday September 28 is Rwanda Day – a time when Rwandans and their friends meet, interact and exchange views on the direction of their country. The event has been held in various other cities, London being the most recent in May. It is also the first time the event is taking place in Canada.As the day gets underway, all roads will be heading to 45 Carl Hall Road in Downsview Park – an upscale part of Toronto. There will be an exhibition...

Read more »

Germany ambassador to Rwanda pledges support to Police force’s operations

The Germany ambassador to Rwanda Peter Fahrenhotz visited Rwanda National Police (RNP) on September 24, 2013 to discuss Germany’s contribution to the force’s operations.His visit was also aimed at strengthening the existing bilateral cooperation between Germany and the Rwandan police force.The Germany support is mainly in training especially in criminal investigation, traffic and forensic science.The Germany envoy during the discussions at RNP pledged continued cooperation to accomplish the force’s mandate.Through GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit the Germany government also supported the construction of the Peace Support Training Centre in Gishari, Rwamagana District, which conducts peacekeeping pre-deployment trainings...

Read more »

Bugesera: World Vision to protect traditional trees from extinction

An environment conservation project that is supported by World Vision Organization in Bugesera district is working on maintaining the traditional trees so they do not extinct.The research carried out on these show they are reducing with time due to human actions of deforestation.Rwandan traditional trees are of paramount importance to the people and without proper maintenance program, these traditional trees can extinct from the Rwandan soil. The trees locally known as Imivumu, Imibirizi, Imiko among others will be maintained by this program and others will be grown in the near future.This environmental conservation project with the support of Nyamata sector residents will maintain the traditional trees and protect them from people that deforest...

Read more »

Rumor: Meddy and The Ben set to come back

Unconfirmed reports indicate that USA based artists Meddy and The Ben will jet in the country in the coming few months for a mega concert. The reports continue to point that the duo maybe organizing an emotional concert as part of their tour dubbed Press One Tour. Also in their company will be K8 Kavuyo a member of Press One Entertainment as well.A local celebrity website rumalex.net is among the first sources to confirm the reports, claiming that an interview with the trio took place. The website is quoted as saying, “Meddy, The Ben and K8 Kavuyo will be jetting in the country on 23rd December, while the concert shall take place two days later.Meddy and The Ben are arguably among the top artists to ever grace the music scene in the country....

Read more »

The Ben/Meddie release song for Mandela

The BenRwandan artistes based in America,The Ben and K8 Kavuyo released a special song for South African freedom fight and first ever black president, Nelson Mandela. The song is dubbed Africa mama Land and speaks of African heroes and other beautiful resources the continent has.While speaking to Rwandashow.com via face book, singer The Ben explained more about the song.“The song reveals Mandela’s role in fighting for freedom,” says The Ben.The song also speaks of Rwanda’s security.The song was recorded under Press One Entertainment , a label owned by The Ben and the rest of Rwandan musicians based in the US.Despite being in the states, K8 Kavuyo and The Ben continue releasing songs as well as leading on music charts in Rwanda. Their songs...

Read more »

Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup scheduled for Nov. 28

THE 2013 Cecafa Challenge Cup has been planned to kick off on November 28 to December 12 in Kenyan capital of Nairobi, according to the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations.The regional body’s Secretary General Nicholas Musonye confirmed the development on Wednesday, saying that they have met with the Kenya FA and set the date for the annual competition, which brings together national sides in the region.He said the Kenya FA have also confirmed their readiness to host the event, which will have Malawi as the only guest side.During the Cecafa congress held in Kampala, Uganda, last year Rwanda and Kenya were picked as potential hosts. But the Rwanda FA opted to host next year’s event as a dress rehearsal for the 2016 CHAN...

Read more »

Gakenke: local leaders trained on Gender Based Violence

The only way to completely eradicate Gender Based Violence in Rwandan society is to denounce perpetrators to be punished for all people to learn the consequences of their actions. This was said by Josiane Nyiramongi who works for Haguruka Association in Gakenke district. Josiane NyiramongiThis was during the opening session of the training on Gender Based Violence that will be concluded on Friday the 27th September 2013.This training is meant to inform the Gender Based Violence committees in the district about GBV and their role in cubing it down. This is so especially since Gakenke district is one of the districts in the country with high levels of GBV cases. People in the training “Our main objective is to completely eradicate GBV...

Read more »

Rwanda: Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa injects $10m in road project

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has injected $10 million in offsetting the rehabilitation of Huye-Kitabi road project in Rwanda.The Huye-Kitabi road rehabilitation project will be co-financed by BADEA, Saudi Fund as well as the OPEC fund to a tune of US$ 36million.The financing agreement was signed between the BADEA and the government of Rwanda on September 26, 2013.Speaking at the signing ceremony the permanent Secretary and the Secretary to Treasury (PS/ST) Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzoga noted that construction of the road would enhance access to production areas, facilitate socio- economic development through fostering agriculture and tourism.“Construction of Huye-Kitabi road will contribute towards our overall goals as...

Read more »

Ngoma: discussing the role of ICT in rural development

The students of Kibungo Institute of Agriculture and ICT (INATEK) held a debate called Social good summit on limitations of use of technology in the development of Rwanda of which lack of electricity is the main cause.The debate timeThe use of technology in the rural Rwanda is still limited especially using internet to access information and usage of sites that connect many people like twitter or facebook. A lot of sensitization is yet to be done for local people to be able to advertise their produce on internet.For the local people to be able to use internet in the local development, electricity will have to be distributed in all rural Rwanda as well as internet services according to Emmanuel Hategekimana a student of INATEK.“There is still...

Read more »

Toronto to host Rwanda Day

Toronto will for the first time host Rwanda Day on September 28, 2013 in Canada.The event will bring together Rwandans and friends of Rwanda living around the world to reaffirm their core national value of Agaciro celebrate the country’s progress and discuss ways of being part of Rwanda’s social-economic transformation.Presiding over the event will be President Paul Kagame, who always has a powerful message to deliver to participants, inspiring and challenging Rwandans living abroad to do their part to see Rwanda progress.“Rwanda Day is not a day only, it is the spirit that brings us together, looking for the common good of the country and working together to achieve this,” said President Kagame at the recent Rwanda Day in London.The event...

Read more »

Basketball league gets underway

Basketball generic.jpgThe national basketball league continues on Friday evening with CSK taking on Kigali basketball club at Amahoro stadium.Other matches due on Saturday include; RAPP taking on APR before defending champions Espoir take on 30 Plus while UGB will play APR later in the evening.On Sunday, APR will open up against CSk while Espoir will face KBC in the afternoon, all at Amahoro stadium. Basketball league gets under...

Read more »

10,000 students back on full govt bursary

The Ministry of Education yesterday released new figures of students who will benefit from the university bursary scheme, reinstating over 10,000 who had been scrapped off the beneficiaries’ list.Those reinstated on full scholarship represent at least 80 per cent of the 13,000 students who had appealed against a decision to remove them from the scheme, which had gone into force at the beginning of this month.Effective the academic year 2013-14, which started on September 2, government rolled out a cost-sharing policy for tertiary education, leaving those from “well off” families to pay for their tuition, while others from moderately rich families had to raise half, while the other half would be paid by government.The determination of which...

Read more »

Agaciro collections hit Rwf20 billion

Up to Rwf19.7 billion has been collected by the managers of Agaciro Development Fund (AgDF), one year after the fund was launched.The initiative, which was launched in August last year, is Rwanda’s first sovereign fund, based on voluntary donations by Rwandans of different walks of life, towards the development of the country.The collection mark was announced on Wednesday, by Vianney Kagabo, the fund’s director general, who said that the pledges are over Rwf26 billion.Kagabo, who was yesterday receiving a contribution of Rwf2,661,000 from staff members of the MTN Rwanda call centre, said that they are still looking for a strategic sector  where the money will be invested in ventures that are beneficial to Rwandans.“Although the projects...

Read more »

Nyungwe Park hosts World Tourism Day celebrations

A two-day exercise organised to mark the World Tourism Day ends today with various activities aimed at highlighting the role of tourism in the communities.The celebration, held under the theme: “Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future” is taking place in Nyungwe National Park, in the south-western part of the country.This year’s event has been packaged with a series of activities, including the accreditation of the Kitabi College of Conservation and Environment Management (KCCEM), a specialised college mandated with producing skilled labour in environment conservation and management.Located on the outskirts of Nyungwe National Park, KCCEM targets mid-career conservation professionals and offers courses in conservation and tourism studies.Students...

Read more »

Govt, Arab bank sign $10m road construction deal

Government yesterday received a concessional loan of $10 million (approx. Rwf6.7 billion) from the Arab Bank for Economic Development (Badea) to finance the rehabilitation of Huye-Kitabi road in Southern Province.The construction of the 53- kilometre road will be supervised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and it’s expected to be completed by 2017.The project which will cost over $35 milion, will also obtain further support from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) a Saudi government agency that extends bilateral aid to developing countries, predominantly through grants and soft loans.Other funds will come from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting countries (OPEC) fund for international development. The construction works are expected...

Read more »

Gatsibo Local Authorities being trained on Women Rights

The rights and the law that protects women in Gender balance concept in Rwandan families were taught to the people in GBV committees in Gatsibo district.The GBV committee members in the trainingThe committees acting on the eradication of Gender Based Violence in Muhura, Gatsibo, Kageyo, Kiramuruzi and Murambi sectors are in 4 days training.The 4 days training is about causes GBV and effects of Gender Imbalance in families and how to eradicate gender inequality in Rwanda. The training started on this Tuesday the 24th Sept 2013 in Kabarole sector in Gatsibo district. It was prepared by Rwanda Women’s Network on the support of CARE International Rwanda and funded by European Union.According to Adelphine Mukashema the coordinator of ‘Umugore Arumvwa’...

Read more »

Ngororero: local residents get access to clean water

Residents of Nyamuza village in Kagano cell in Sovu sector in Ngororero district are being commended for pulling off the project of providing water to all people without waiting for outside support but through their own hard work.The outlay of Nyamuza village With Nyamuza village still being rebuilt, shortage of water was an issue that needed urgent solution. This was so until one resident Azalias Hagumintwari brought together all residents and found solution to their water shortage problem.With Azalias Hagumintwari campaigning, 20 residents supported his endeavors and channeled water from the nearest source in about 550 meters to the village. After channeling this water to the village, the residents built the house to protect the water...

Read more »

No end in sight on harmonisation of tuition fees in EAC universities

Students at KIST. The harmonisation of tuition fees is among the EAC plans to overhaul the regional education sector by synchronising different areas like curricula and examination boards. The New Times/FilePlans to have all East African Community universities charge students from the other partner states the same tuition fee as locals remains a distant dream.This means that students hoping to benefit from the initiative will have to wait longer due to lack of a uniform policy on the amount of tuition.The harmonisation, once implemented, would mean that a continuing student in Rwanda could go to, say, Uganda and enroll in the university there, transfer their credits, and pay the same tuition as they have been paying back home.According to Prof....

Read more »

Supreme Court to rule on PLWDs poll dispute today

Rusiha at the Supreme Court yesterday. The New Times/Timothy KisambiraThe Supreme Court will today decide whether or not Gaston Rusiha legitimately won the parliamentary seat reserved for people with disabilities (PLWDs) last week.On Friday, Severin Gisaza Rwamucyo, Rusiha’s closest challenger, petitioned court claiming that the defendant had bribed his way to victory.He also accused Rusiha of influence-peddling.Rusiha is currently the president of the Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPDs), and Rwamucyo charges that the former abused his position in bid to win over voters in the September 18 poll.Rusiha and Rwamucyo were among 15 contestants who were in the running for the Lower House seat and were voted for by members of an Electoral...

Read more »

Kagame pushes for end to trade barriers

A global environment free from trade barriers, conducive for investments, and characterised  by mutual respect among nations is needed to make the world a better place, President Paul Kagame has said.The President made the remarks yesterday while addressing the 68th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA.This year’s General Assembly is being held two years to 2015 deadline for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals.For President Kagame, the developing world will need to make its voice louder and shape the world debate to ensure that policies and actions that directly respond to the needs of the people are undertaken.“One of the failings of aid has been the lack of attention to country specific context in the agreements....

Read more »

Europe's oldest hotel chain opens Rwanda branch in 2014

This is one of Kempinski Hotels chain (Courtesy photo)Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group has announced it will set up a hotel chain in Rwanda – as part of its Africa expansion plans that include several other countries.Speaking at a press conference at the new Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, President and CEO of Kempinski Hotels, Reto Wittwer told reporters today September 26 that Kigali is one of the places on the Hotel Groups radar.Wittwer said the group was “moving forward” to open a high end hotel in Rwanda by the end of next year (2014).Other upcoming openings in Africa in 2014 include the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana and the Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski in Cairo, Egypt set to open early in the year....

Read more »

Tubaye Umwe video premiered

Local Afro beat music duo Dream Boys released a new video of their Tubaye Umwe song.Dream Boys is made up of Platin Nemeye and Mujyanama Claude who hail from Kina music studio.While speaking to Tukabyine.com, Claude Mujyanama explained in details about the video.“It’s a love song educating couples that togetherness is a strong pillar in building love,” he says.Dream Boys has featured various local artistes and regional musicians including Eddy Kenzo from Uganda.The singers also boast of songs like Bella, Tubaye Umwe, No One and more.Source:http://www.tukabyine.com/news/5569/tubaye-umwe-video-premiered/ Tubaye Umwe video premie...

Read more »

Rapper Paccy releases new song dubbed Umusirimu

Rwanda’s celebrated female hip hop star Oda Paccy drops a new song Umusirimu that exposes boys who lie about their real life style in the name of love.The Miss President hit maker explained in details about the new song to Rwandashow.com on Monday while promoting the song.“The song reveals some of the tricks boys use to lure girls into marriage, especially lying about property they don’t own,” says Paccy.Paccy says her song urges youths to work hard and not dwell on dreams and laziness.The mother of one also plans to release her second album launch late this year, with ready videos and audios.Paccy boasts of songs like Miss President, Umusirimu, Boom Boom and Touch my body featuring Urban Boys. Source:http://www.tukabyine.com/english/5565/rapper-paccy-releases-new-song-dubbed-umusirimu/...

Read more »

Muyoboke denies calling Nizzo illiterate

Famed music manager Alex Muyoboke has denied he ever called Nizzo an illiterate musician. Muyoboke has told tukabyine.com that since parting ways with Urban Boyz crew, he has always tried to move on with his life where he is pondering on setting up a management label for different artists.Reports had emerged that the father of one had uttered the words during Young Grace’s birthday party when Muyoboke, as a word of advice, told Young Grace that “she should concentrate on her studies” more than anything else. Different sources had reported that Muyoboke was quoted issuing the remarks to Young Grace as a caution to the female star, and that he warned her not to follow Nizzo’s route of illiteracy.But Muyoboke has come out to strongly refute the...

Read more »

Kid Gaju releases new song

Upcoming Afro beat singer Kid Gaju released a new song dubbed Ngabira Agatabi featuring rapper Jay Polly.The Tokazamani hit maker had earlier promised his music fans a new single and it’s finally here.The new song speaks about the dangers of drugs especially among the youth.“The song advises youth to quit and not engage in drug use for  it ruins their future,” Kid Gaju explains.The song is on Kid Gaju’s soon to be launched album dubbed” ibyiza by’abagore”, literally translates as “the purpose of women.”Kid Gaju tasted the lime light in June 2013 when his song Mama Bebe topped music charts across the country.The singer has also featured various regional artistes like Goodlyfe and Toniks.Kid Gaju boasts of songs like Tokazamani, Mama Bebe,...

Read more »

Nyanza: Genocide Students survivors build house for each other

The students’ survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis have built a house  in association AERG Urugwiro from COSTE/ ITH- Hanika Institution in Nyanza district built a house for their fellow.On this Sunday the 22nd September 2013, AERG Urugwiro members constructed a house for a fellow member who was having difficulties with her family members.    AERG students at work The student Florence Mugiraneza is a genocide orphan who lives with her maternal aunt whose husband made it a point to abuse her every moment reminding her she is a burden to the family. When Mugiraneza informed her fellow students of the psychological abuse she was going through, they contributed to the cause of building her a home. Florence Mugiraneza’s...

Read more »