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The agriculture and agribusiness sector is a key pillar of the Rwandan economy, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment. However, despite government efforts to stimulate the growth and sustainability of this strategic sector, illicit financial practices and tax abuses continue to erode the country’s economic potential. This phenomenon, while difficult to quantify precisely, remains a major concern for authorities, economic experts, and the farmers themselves. Illicit Financial Flows: A Persistent Reality Illicit financial flows in Rwanda’s agribusiness sector include practices such as tax evasion, embezzlement…

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As Rwandans continue to observe a week of mourning to mark 30 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the nation is also reflecting on the journey of rebuilding and reconciliation across various spheres. Among the aspects of this journey is the reintegration of individuals who were convicted of participating in the genocide and have since completed their sentences. Over the years, Rwanda has implemented various programs and initiatives to facilitate the reintegration process, aiming to foster healing and reconciliation within society. Institutions like DiDe (Dignity in Detention) have…

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April 11, 1994, was marked by the withdrawal of Belgian forces from ETO Kicukiro (current IPRC Kigali), and the killers took advantage of the development to murder more than 2,000 Tutsi who had taken refuge at the facility. At that time, the school was managed by the Salesian Fathers. Since 1963, many Tutsi had taken refuge at the school and survived the various pogroms that targeted them. Even this time around, they had hoped for safety, but it was not the case. When the killings broke out, many Tutsi made…

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The 14th general assembly of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities in the Eastern Province convened on March 17 and discussed various initiatives to promote inclusiveness for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the province, and asses the achievements of set targets. The assembly disclosed that more than 100,000 PwDs are presently enrolled in the Eastern Province, with Nyagatare at 20,631, Bugesera at 17,019, Gatsibo at 16,420, Kayonza at 14,937, Kirehe at 14,230, Ngoma at 13,165, and Rwamagana at 13,003 PwDs documented. According to officials, these figures highlight the importance…

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Passengers who use public transport, will on March 16, 2024, start paying an increased amount in fares after the government scrapped subsidies in the sector. The government, in October 2020, opted to subsidise one-third of the fare for passengers amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. With the subsidies scrapped, “commuters will notice an increase in fares,” Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore. For instance, if a person had to pay Rwf 3,000 from Kigali to Musanze, they only paid Rwf 2,000 while the government covered the remaining Rwf 1,000. The government was subsidising public…

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