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Rwanda: Five Major Changes in the Draft Land Law
A cabinet meeting held on Monday, October 12 approved the draft law governing land in Rwanda. The draft land law, if approved by both chambers of parliament among other procedures, will replace the current one enacted in 2013. Below are five major changes that the new bill has. 1. Subdivision of land Subdivision of agricultural, livestock and forests land was prohibited in the 2013 Land Law if the result of such subdivision led to parcels of land below one hectare in size for each of them.
Rwandan Researcher Joins Global Science Body
Research scientist, Dr. Fidèle Tugizimana, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Metabolomics Society (IMS). The appointment was done by leaders in the field, including top scientists working to boost metabolism-based research. Constituted in 2004, the IMS is the global leading organisation devoted to the development of metabolism-based research.
Rwanda: First Lady Jeannette Kagame Launches Campaign to End Child Sexual Abuse
As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child, First Lady Jeannette Kagame launched on Monday, October 12, a campaign aimed at ending child sexual abuse. "We cannot celebrate this day and pretend as if we are not aware of the existing challenge of child sexual abuse," she said as she officiated at the official celebrations which took place on Monday.
Rwanda: Vegetable Vendors Urged to Step Up Covid-19 Compliance
It is 6am in a vegetable market commonly known as Giti cy'Inyoni, which is located in Kigali Sector in Nyarugenge District. The market was strictly reserved for vegetables following temporary closure of two famous city markets due to Covid-19. After the closure of the markets, vegetable vendors were relocated to this place. To many, it's the vegetable food basket of Kigali.
Rwanda: Business Development Fund Set to Reform Financing Policy for SMEs
Reforms in the provision of credit guarantees by the Business Development Fund (BDF) are likely after the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) poked holes in the funding extended to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Rwanda: Northern Province - RPF Seeks Private Sector Collaboration in Development
By Moïse M. Bahati The Governor of the Northern Province has challenged members of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to seize business opportunities in the province and contribute to its development. The pitch was made at a meeting on Sunday, October 11, which brought together members of the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) and PSF to discuss investment opportunities.
Rwanda, Egypt to Host Afrobasket Qualifiers in November
The host cities of the upcoming window of the FIBA AfroBasket 2021 Qualifiers have been confirmed for next month. The FIBA Africa Board has approved two cities to host games in a protected environment (bubbles) tournament format. Kigali, Rwanda is set to host three groups; A, B and D featuring 12 teams while the Egyptian city of Alexandria will accommodate the Group E tournament.
Rwanda: Foreign-Based Players to Join Amavubi Camp On October 25
The local football governing body (Ferwafa) expects foreign-based players, including first-timer Kevin Monnet-Paquet, to join the national team's camp on October 25. Monnet-Paquet, 32, was last week named on Amavubi's provisional squad to face Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers due next month. The Saint Etienne forward, born to a Rwandan mother and French father, represented France at youth level.
Rwanda: What Next for Burundian Militants Captured in Rwanda?
A group of 19 armed militants who were captured on Rwandan territory by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) were paraded this week in Ruheru sector in Nyaruguru District. The militants who claimed to be members of RED Tabara, an armed group which has been fighting the Burundian government, were apprehended last month in the Southern Province.
Rwanda: Kigali Financial Hub Enters Deal With French Public Bank
Kigali International Finance Centre last week signed a pact with Bpifrance, the French public investment bank edging closer to realizing its ambitions of positioning Rwanda as a business and financial hub in Africa. The latest agreement, signed last week on October 7, will see the two institutions partner to enhance the competitiveness of the business sector in both countries.
Rwanda: Players Responding Well to Training, Says AS Kigali Coach Nshimiyimana
AS Kigali head coach, Eric Nshimiyimana, has said that his players are picking up the pace well after holding a group training for the first time in nearly seven months on Wednesday. The club started preparing for the upcoming Caf Confederation Cup campaign after all the players and staff returned negative Covid-19 tests on Tuesday. The team is camping at Baobab Hotel, in Nyamirambo, and will be using Kigali Stadium as their training facility until the first match on the weekend of November 20-22.
Rwanda: What World Bank Thinks of Rwanda's Economic Recovery Prospects
It is certain that Sub-Saharan Africa will experience a recession of about -3.3 per cent in 2020, its first in 25 years, according to the World Bank's latest regional economic analysis, Africa's Pulse. This, the report fears could drive up to 40 million people into extreme poverty in Africa in 2020, erasing at least five years of progress in fighting poverty.
Rwanda: Report - Elimination of NTDs Can Boost Rwanda's GDP With $400 Million
Eliminating sickness and death from bilharzia and soil-transmitted helminthiasis-a worm infection-by 2030 in Rwanda can boost the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The forecasts are contained in the latest report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which suggests that wiping out tropical diseases could boost the country's GDP by $400 million by 2040. Tropical diseases remain an obstacle to the socio-economic development and quality of life of the people of Rwanda.
East Africa: EAC Losing Billions Due to Poor Value Addition in Horticulture, Leather Goods
East African Community partner states are losing out billions of dollars by inadequately investing in adding value to horticulture and leather goods produced in the region and not addressing bottlenecks derailing growth in the sectors, a new report shows. The report by the East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with GIZ is titled, 'Building the Leather, Fruits and Vegetable value chains in the East African Community' was launched Thursday, October 8.
Rwanda: New ADEPR Church Interim Administration Assumes Duties
The Association of Pentecostal Churches of Rwanda (ADEPR) has installed an interim administration to replace one that was dissolved by the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) a week ago. ADEPR is the umbrella of Pentecostal churches in Rwanda and has a following of over two million people. The entire leadership of the denomination was dissolved on Saturday, October 2 by RGB, faulting them for bad governance, disunity, poor performance and poor cooperation.
Rwanda: 'Kigali Peace Marathon Still Possible This Year'
Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) is optimistic about the possibility of organising the Kigali International Peace Marathon this year after being postponed twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year's Peace Marathon was initially due on May 17 before being moved to June 21, but it was suspended until further notice on both occasions. The new tentative date pending approval from the Ministry of Sports is December 27.
Rwanda: Govt Pledges to Boost Teachers Sacco
The ministry of education has pledged to increase the capacity of Umwalimu Sacco to lend to teachers and improve their welfare. This was announced by Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Education, on Monday, October 5, as the world marked World Teachers Day. Improving the welfare of teachers will go a long way in boosting the quality of education offered in the country.
Rwanda: Parliament Calls for Expedition of Works to Upgrade Nduba Landfill
The Chamber of Deputies has directed the Ministry of Infrastructure to come up with a roadmap of activities to construct the Nduba Modern Landfill, the budget it will take, as well as submit quarterly progress reports on the execution of the project. The resolution was made on Wednesday, October 07, after parliament adopted the report by the Standing Committee on Economy and Trade on the state of hygiene and the management of the Nduba Landfill in Gasabo District, Kigali.
Rwanda: Cooperation at the Core of Our Efforts in Fighting Insecurity - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, October 7, reiterated Rwanda's determination to cooperate with neighbours in bolstering peace and security for regional development. This was during a regional virtual summit of Heads of State hosted by President Félix Tshisekedi of DR Congo. President Kagame joined Presidents João Lourenço of Angola and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda for the meeting.
Rwanda: African Parks to Manage Nyungwe Park for 20 Years
The agreement will enable Rwanda to turn the park into an even more spectacular place to visit by advancing wildlife management and conservation. The Government has entered a 20-year agreement with African Parks to manage and conserve Nyungwe National Park, the largest expanse of forest in the country, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) said on Wednesday. The agreement is expected to preserve the park's rich biodiversity to secure long-term benefits for people and Rwanda's wildlife.
Rwanda: Monnet-Paquet Will Be a Great Addition to Amavubi - Mashami
Vincent Mashami, head coach of the national football team Amavubi, is confident that forward Kevin Monet-Paquet will make instant impact when he makes his debut for Rwanda next month. The 32-year-old has been named on the 37-man provisional squad to face Cape Verde in a Group F double-header in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Monnet-Paquet, born to a Rwandan mother and French father, plays for Ligue 1 side Saint-Étienne. He has not been to Rwanda since 1993.
Gambia: Schools Reopen On Oct. 14th
Schools will reopen for grader 7 to 12 from 14 October 2020, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced on its Facebook account on Tuesday. Early Childhood Development Schools and 6 graders shall also reopen on 28 October 2020. Childfund gives 40-foot container of medical supplies to MoH
Angola: Covid-19 - Health Ministry Hands Over Biosafety Material to Cunene
Covid — 19: Health ministry hands over biosafety material to Cunene Ondjiva - Minister of Health Sílvia Lutucuta delivered Tuesday forty-seven tons of medicines and biosafety material to the government of the southern province of Cunene. 1 / 1 Health equipment delivered to Cunene government The batch includes 150 hospital beds. Sílvia Lutucuta had been in Cunene to show solidarity with the patients of the General Hospital of Ondjiva, affected by the fire that gutted surgery ward on Monday evening.
Rwanda: Five Arrested Over Murder, Robbery
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has arrested five people in connection with the recent murder of a man in Masaka Sector of Kicukiro District. The five were shown to the media on Wednesday, October 7, at Metropolitan Police headquarters in Remera. They are said to be behind the murder of the 59-year old Anicet Nsengayire in the night of August 30, when he tried to stop them from robbing valuables from a home which they had broken into.
Nigeria: Activate Executive Order 6 On Assets Under Investigation, Report Tells Govt
A report on Nigeria's public finance management has advised the federal government to activate Executive Order No. 6 of 2018, which is designed to prevent owners of assets under investigation from conducting transactions on such assets.
Rwanda: Saint-Etienne Forward Monnet-Paquet Named in Amavubi Squad
The 32-year-old, born to a Rwandan mother and French father, will be in the country for the first time since 1993. Kevin Monnet-Paquet, a forward for French Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne, has received his first call-up with the men's senior national football team (Amavubi) ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers resumption. The squad was announced during a press conference at the Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) headquarters, in Remera, on Wednesday afternoon.
Rwanda: Annie Nibishaka to Lead Insurers Association
Annie Nibishaka, the Managing Director of UAP Insurance Rwanda, has been elected to lead Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR) - an advisory body for the insurance sector - the association said in a statement on Wednesday.
Kenya: Relief as Money for Free Primary and Secondary Schools Released
The Ministry of Education has finally disbursed cash to public schools after months of complaints by headteachers and unions. The money is expected to hit their bank accounts Thursday to enable them prepare for reopening next week. Secondary schools will receive Sh13 billion but Education CS George Magoha was cagey about the amount released to primary schools.
Kenya: Tea Farmers Arrested for Picketing Against KTDA
Police in Othaya, Nyeri County, have arrested tea farmers for holding demonstrations against the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) over poor bonus payments. The picketing was largely in Othaya sub-county on Monday by farmers delivering their produce to Gitugi tea factory.
Kenya: Somali Self-Help Group Out to Eliminate FGM in Isiolo
When Somali Self-Help group of 25 women came together in June last year, they had three things in mind - agitating for girls' rights, community engagement and economic empowerment of members. The formation of the Isiolo-based group whose members hail from Bulapesa and Wabera wards on the outskirts of Isiolo town, was prompted by the surge in teen pregnancies, early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) that saw huge number of girls drop out of school.
Rwandan Novelist Mukasonga Tipped to Win the Nobel Prize
Celebrated Rwandan novelist Scholastique Mukasonga has been tipped by British bookmakers among the frontrunners to win the Nobel Prize in Literature 2020. The winner is set to be announced on Thursday, October 8. The Nobel Prize in Literature Award, which is considered the world's pre-eminent literary award, is bestowed annually to well-deserving authors that have produced the best work in the field of literature from a different region of the world.
Kenya: Mombasa Closes Its Largest Isolation Centre
The 300-bed Covid-19 isolation centre at the Technical University of Mombasa (Tum) has been shut down to pave the way for the resumption of in-person learning. The isolation centre, which was the largest in Mombasa County, was launched by Governor Hassan Joho in April to supplement capacity to treat coronavirus patients at the Coast General Hospital.
Rwanda Gets Over U.S.$16 Million Debt Relief From IMF
Rwanda is set to benefit from a $16.9 million debt service relief from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an initial period of six months, the Fund has said. This is the second debt service relief to Rwanda by IMF. It is part of the Fund's efforts to pause collection of debts from a number of countries to help them deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Africa: With Armed Groups On the Rise, Youth Engagement Is More Important Than Ever
New York — As governments worldwide struggle to contain COVID-19, recent reports suggesting armed groups like Islamic State are resurging offer a sobering account of the many challenges that the global community now faces.
Africa: You Will Die At Twenty and the Adichie Moment That Never Came
I am beyond ready for stories that could give the lost little Sudanese girl in the US I once was, a template for loving herself. When I played make-believe as a Sudanese child growing up in the US, the characters in my imagination were always white. I had little reason to believe they could be anything but. I rarely saw Africans in the media, except as sorrowful children holding out their hands in charity commercials that had the same tone as those for injured puppies.
Rwanda: Mukura Appoint Former Marseille Forward Djilali as New Manager
MUKURA Victory Sports have named Frenchman Djilali Bahloul as their head coach for the next two years - until the end of the 2021/22 season. The appointment of Djilali, 38, follows the departure of Spaniard Tony Hernandez who separated with Mukura early last month. Hernandez guided the Huye-based side to fourth position in the 2019/20 Rwanda Premier League, only behind champions APR, Rayon Sports and Police.
Kenya: 2 Westgate Mall Terror Suspects Convicted, 1 Acquitted
Nairobi — Two suspects charged with terrorism conspiracy charges over the September 2013 Westgate Mall attack were Wednesday convicted, a magistrate court finding them guilty of aiding the gunmen who carried out the attack. Nairobi Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi said the Director of Public Prosecution had satisfactorily convinced the court that Mohamed Abdi and Hussein Mustafa helped Al Qaeda-linked militants launch the assault on the high-end Nairobi shopping mall.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Denies Militarizing the Country, Says KDF Efficiency Worth Emulating
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed claims that he is militarizing the country through deployment of the Kenya Defense Forces in civilian agencies. The President explained KDF's involvement in service delivery was informed by their professionalism and commitment in serving the country. The Head of State spoke on Tuesday at the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) garage in industrial area when he flagged off 83 vehicles that were rehabilitated by the state agency.
Rwanda: SMS Based Learning Debuts in the Country
Primary and secondary school students in Rwanda can now learn via .SMS based platform launched by Eneza Education, an education technology company. In the 1st phase starting today, students will get to ask questions to a pool of teachers and receive responses while in phase 2 launching in November, students will access lessons and quizzes aligned to the Rwanda curriculum.
Nigeria: Senate Approves 2021-2023 MTEF/FSP Report
The Senate yesterday laid the foundation for the consideration of the 2021 budget as it approved the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Kenya: Westgate Suspects - Two Found Guilty, One Acquitted
A Nairobi court has convicted Mohamed Ahmed and Hussein Hassan Mustafa for the offences of conspiracy to commit a terrorism act and being in possession of material promoting terrorism activity. Nairobi chief magistrate Francis Andayi found that the two had actively participated in the Westgate attack back in September 2013 which led to the deaths of 67 people. The third suspect, Liban Omar, was acquitted due to lack of evidence. Sentencing for the two convicts will be done on October 22.
Tanzania: President Magufuli Calls Zitto to Wish Him a Quick Recovery
Dar es Salaam — President John Magufuli has today wished ACT Wazalendo party leader Zitto Kabwe a quick recovery after he was involved in a road accident yesterday in Kigoma. According to a twit by the head directorate of Presidential communication Gerson Msigwa, the president called Zitto early today. In another development, Zitto Kabwe has said he and the other four who were involved in the accident on Tuesday are doing well and their lives are out of danger. "I'm doing great.
Tanzania: How Senior Citizens Celebrated Their Day
DESPITE calls to treat senior citizens with dignity and respect, discrimination against the elderly is still prevalent in many developing countries. Old persons are subjected to ageism, one of the few types of discrimination that goes underreported and overlooked. But senior citizens in Zan zibar seem to have something different to share as the world marked the International Day of Older Persons (IDOPs) on the 1st of October.
Seychelles: Design of New Dam for Seychelles' Main Island to Soon Undergo Public Inspection Period
The Seychelles' environment department is in the process of finalising a feasibility report and detailed design of a new dam to be built in Grand Anse Mahe district, a top official said on Wednesday. The principal secretary for environment, Alain Decommarmond, said that the report will have to undergo a public inspection for two weeks. "It has been decided that to ensure wider participation of the public in the process.
Egypt: Interior Ministry - 1,822 Inmates Pardoned - 259 Released On Parole On October War Victory Anniv
Interior Ministry: 1,822 inmates pardoned; 259 released on parole on October War victory anniversary As many as 1,822 prisoners were pardoned and 259 others were released on parole on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of October War victory, the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday 6/10/2020. The move was taken in accordance with presidential decree no. 553 of 2020, the ministry added.
Sierra Leone: EU Supports Free Education Project in Sierra Leone
The EU is giving an important boost to the development of Sierra Leone's education sector by funding the Free Education Project, which was launched on 5 October on the occasion of World Teachers Day. With grant funds pooled from the World Bank, the EU, Ireland and UKAID, this 5 year project will support nation-wide primary and secondary education.
Togo: Malaria Consortium Expands Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention to Togo
Malaria Consortium is pleased to announce the expansion of its seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) programme to support implementation in Togo. Bringing extensive experience of SMC delivery, Malaria Consortium will support the government's National Program for the Fight Against Malaria (PNLP) to deliver this highly effective, lifesaving intervention to around 180,000 eligible children in the Savanes region.
Namibia: American's Bid for Bail Fails
The state has shown it has a strong case against one of the United States citizens charged with murdering a young man in a shooting in Windhoek near the start of 2011, a judge said when he dismissed a bail application by the American yesterday. American national Kevan Townsend failed to establish that he was worthy of being granted bail and that giving him bail would not prejudice the interests of justice, acting judge Orben Sibeya said in a ruling delivered in the Windhoek High Court.
Namibia: Tjongarero Remains Unshaken By FIFA Threats
Sports minister Agnes Tjongarero recently wrote to Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura, informing the world's football governing body that the Namibian government will push ahead with its efforts to resolve the ongoing standoff between the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the Namibia Premier League (NPL), despite Fifa's recent threats to suspend Namibia.
Kenya: Health PS Susan Mochache Grilled Over Sh280 Million Project
Health Principal Secretary Susan Mochache was Tuesday questioned by senators over the legality of transferring Sh281million to Kenya Red Cross for a community health programme. The funds were wired to Kenya Red Cross for onward allocation to counties to train over 68,000 Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and establish 3,187 community health units.
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