Category: English News

It is upon you to take Rwanda to its deserved position- President Kagame to Diaspora

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President Paul Kagame on February 3 urged the Rwandan Diaspora to stay connected with the country and make choices that take Rwanda to the place it deserves to be. He made the remarks during the 11th edition of Rwanda Day themed: “Rwanda: A Legacy of Inclusiveness within and beyond Our Borders,” held in Washington D.C. The event brought together more than 6,000 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda living abroad to reflect on the country’s development and different avenues through which they can make their contributions. While noting the importance of…

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Global cancer burden growing, says WHO

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Ahead of World Cancer Day, on Sunday, February 4, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. A February 1 statement indicated that more than 35 million new cancer cases – globally – are predicted in 2050, a 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022. As noted, the rapidly growing global cancer burden reflects both population ageing and growth, as well as changes to people’s exposure to risk factors, several of which…

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Be aware of chronic gastritis

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Pain in the stomach, particularly the upper part, is one of the most common problems affecting people, from all walks of life, irrespective of age and gender. Commonly, pain occurs in the upper part of stomach, but can also occur in the middle or right side and is mostly burning in nature. At times, the pain is radiated to the middle or left side of the chest, mimicking ischemic heart disease. If there is perforation of a peptic ulcer, the pain is severe, excruciating and spreads to flanks or even…

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He was an honest man – Adventist church pays tribute to deceased pastor Mpyisi

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News of the passing of the renowned Pastor Ezra Mpyisi, a respected elder in the Seventh-Day Adventist community, broke on January 27, propelling people from all walks life to pay tribute to his family. Among them, the Adventist Church, to which the deceased dedicated his life, has also paid tribute to the old man, who would have turned 102, on February 19. Pastor Hesron Byilingiro, President of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, acknowledged Pastor Mpyisi’s integrity and longstanding dedication to the church. “We will never forget that he was an…

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Rwandan women’s return to fertility varies with birth control methods – new study

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Rwandan women who use barrier (such as condoms) and traditional (such as periodic abstinence or withdrawal) birth control methods are more likely to get pregnant again within a year, in contrast to those utilising longer-term methods like contraceptive implants or injections, a new study published in the RBC journal has found. Titled “Return to Fertility after Discontinuation of Modern Contraceptive Methods in Rwanda”, the study revealed that, after one year, 94 per cent of women utilising barrier and traditional methods experienced pregnancy. Rates were slightly lower for other methods, with…

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Expropriation for four multi-billion national road projects gets greenlight

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A new Ministerial Order signed by the Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, approved the expropriation of assets in public interest along four roads set to be constructed. The approval of the expropriation – published on December 20, 2023, in the official gazette – was done to pave way for the construction and rehabilitation of Base (Rulindo)-Butaro (Burera)-Kidaho (Burera) road, Sashwara (Nyabihu)-Rega (Nyabihu)-Mutovu (Rubavu)-Kabuhanga (Rubavu)-Busasamana (Rubavu)- Muhato (Rubavu) road, Mukoto (Rulindo)-Nyacyonga (Gasabo) road, as well as Kigali Logistics Platform (Kicukiro)-Bugesera…

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I want to play, says AS Kigal new signing Hakizimana

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AS Kigali new goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana insists he left Rayon Sports to gain more playing time. Hakizimana, 23, completed his move to the Citizens on December 31, 2023, on an undisclosed deal, bringing his four-year spell at the Blues to an end. The City of Kigali-powered club now sees the young shot stopper as a perfect replacement for Yves Kimenyi who is out for the rest of the season through injury. Hakizimana Muhamed Wade’s second choice Blues’ new signing Simon Tamale and he has been struggling for playing time since the Ugandan…

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EAC Regional Force completes withdrawal from DR Congo

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The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Thursday, December 21, completed its exit from Goma, capital of DR Congo’s North Kivu Province, citing a mixture of successes and drawbacks during its stay in the unstable country. The East African Community Regional Force with troops from Kenya, Burundi, Uganda, and South Sudan, begun withdrawing from DR Congo, in early December, just over a year since it was deployed to support peace efforts for the country’s conflict-ridden east. The first group of up to 100 Kenyan troops boarded a plane at Goma Airport…

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Government reduces taxes on residential houses

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In an effort to bolster the economy and enhance financial ease for property owners, the government has announced substantial tax reductions on residential properties. Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, revealed these reforms on Sunday, December 17, during an interview with state broadcaster, Rwanda Television. Under the revised tax structure, the levy on a second residential house has been slashed to 0.5% of the combined market value of the property and land. This marks a significant decrease from the previous rate of 1%. Notably, the primary residence…

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World Teacher’s Day: Why teachers’ shortage is still an issue

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The world Teachers’ Day will be celebrated in Rwanda on December 14, under the theme “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.” The day is also aimed at examining how schooling systems, communities, societies, and families perceive, appreciate, and effectively support instructors. Speaking to some of the educators, they highlighted the cause of teacher shortage, how to address it, and the support they require from society. William Niyonzima, a teacher at the Institute of Applied Sciences (INES) – Ruhengeri, explained…

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