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Four key challenges to be addressed by Intelligent transport system

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In a bid to revolutionize urban transportation and tackle traffic congestion, the government has adopted an innovative “Intelligent Transport System” with the support of a $14.6 million grant from Japan. This cutting-edge system, powered by Japanese technology called Moderato, encompasses the installation of signal lights at 20 strategically chosen intersections and traffic sensors connected to a fiber network, all aimed at streamlining traffic flow in Kigali City.The project aligns with the introduction of a Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system that will utilize two lanes of the CBD-Sonotubes-Giporoso road during peak…

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France

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Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum is in good health after being taken captive by his own presidential guard, the French foreign minister has said. Catherine Colonna told AFP news agency the coup was not “final”. She said Mr Bazoum had spoken to Emmanuel Macron and added there was a “way out” for the coup plotters if they listened to the global community. On Thursday, coup supporters attacked the headquarters of the ousted president’s party. They set it on fire, stoning and burning cars outside. The small group of arsonists had broken…

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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

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Donald Trump is accused of pressuring an employee to delete security footage at his Florida home, in new criminal charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified files. The new indictment adds one count of wilful retention of defence information and two of obstruction, making 40 charges in total in this case. Mr Trump denies any wrongdoing and has called the prosecutor “deranged”. He is fighting multiple legal cases as he runs for president again. A staff member at the former US president’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Carlos de Oliveira, has also…

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Automatic driving tests, licencing in final stages

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The government is nearing the completion of plans to implement automatic driving tests and issue related licenses, according to Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana. The move aims to provide convenient services for individuals interested in obtaining automatic driving licenses in the country. Nsabimana emphasized that the process would not be delayed by waiting for the traffic bill to be passed; instead, the focus is on establishing regulations for conducting the tests at the Busanza driving and testing center, located in Kicukiro District. The center is equipped with advanced technology and high-quality equipment…

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Kagame makes case for cooperation between land and sea-locked countries

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President Paul Kagame has rallied for a coalition between land-locked countries and sea-locked islands in the Caribbean saying that if the two blocs worked together, their voice would be heard. He made the remarks in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where he is attending the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. In June 2024, Rwanda will host the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries and according to Kagame, it would serve as an opportunity for both…

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Rwanda’s liberation is a dream come true – Amb Rwakazina

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Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland. Marie Chantal Rwakazina has reflected on the significance of the country’s liberation, saying “it is a dream come true in our lifetime.” She was speaking in Geneva during an event organised by the Embassy of Rwanda to Switzerland and the Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office, to mark the 29th anniversary of the liberation of Rwanda on Tuesday, July 4. ‘’By liberating the country on July 4, 1994, the Rwandan Patriotic Front led by H.E. Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda defeated…

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Inside Radio Muhabura: A walk down memory lane

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In the wake of Rwanda’s liberation struggle, there emerged Radio Muhabura that served as a pivotal force, breathing life into the ambitions of the Rwanda Patriotic Front/Army (RPF/A). A liberation movement’s triumph hinges on rallying the masses around a shared purpose, one that is not only unmistakably defined, but also embraced by the populace at large. Radio Muhabura, a beacon of hope, served as the conduit through which the RPF/A disseminated and fortified its philosophy, organisational structure, and noble cause to the people of Rwanda. As the RPF/A embarked on…

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NIRDA awards best innovators in Smart Agro Processing hackathon

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 The National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) on Friday awarded young innovators who participated in Innovate for Smart Agro-Processing hackathon; a competition that brought together innovators who came up with innovative ideas around Modern Agro Processing. The event took place in Kigali at NIRDA STEM for Industry laboratory. The selected projects were incubated through NIRDA STEM for Industry Lab and NIRDA life Sciences laboratory and were turned into tangible projects for three months. During the event to award the best projects in Innovate for Smart Agro Processing hackathon, innovators…

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Obstetric fistula eradication requires accelerated action – UNFPA

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Each year on May 23, the global community commemorates the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula – a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. The theme this year is “20 years on – progress but not enough! Act now to end fistula by 2030!” According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year between 50,000 to 100,000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula. Women who experience obstetric fistula struggle with constant incontinence, shame, social…

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Study: Women face gender bias in sectors they dominate

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A study conducted by three female gender experts on women leaders from four female-dominated industries found that women in those industries still experience gender bias, Daily Nation reports. While women experience overt discrimination in male-dominated industries like science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the findings of research conducted by the three doctors – Amy Diehl, Leanne Dzumbinski and Amber Stephenson, who specialise in gender studies – show that gender bias is still prevalent in gender-balanced and female-dominated industries. The study, A Cross-Industry Comparison of How Women Leaders Experience Gender Bias, interviewed…

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