News of Rwanda (Kigali)

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March 30, 2012

Rwanda: Health Workers Urged to Support Family Planning

Family planning in Gakenke district is still backward at the rate of about38percent though they are only left with three months to reach the goal set at 52percent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Rain Victims Receive Government Support

Following recent heavy rains that destroyed property in Muhazi sector - Rwamagana district, Rwandan government has offered exceptional support to victims. Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Position to the Nation's Development Discussed

Following the discussion with students of the National University of Rwanda (NUR) on volunteering policy March2012, the Minister for youth Jean Philbert Nsengimana noted that young... Read more »

Rwanda: Why Telephone Calls Are Grave Mistakes When Driving [column]

It has been noted in recent days that car drivers, riders of motorcycles have a deadly speed when on transit, a habit which contributes to most road accidents in Kigali and other... Read more »
Rwanda: Leaders Reminded of Role in National Census

The national statistics body of Rwanda is sensitizing all leaders of Kirehe district that they suppose to contribute in the fourth coming national census. Read more »
Rwanda: Musanze - RDF Officers Training On Environmental Security Assessment

50 Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) officers from both active and reserve forces have started training on Environment Security assessment in Musanze at Rwanda Military... Read more »

Rwanda: Nyamasheke - JADF to Support Social Development

During the event to close the public accountability, Joint Action Development Forums (JADF) Nyamasheke guaranteed support to the district in implementing the programs concerning... Read more »
Rwanda: The Girinka Evolution - a Programme That Has Changed Thousands of Lives [analysis]

The one cow per poor family (Girinka program) is a program that aims at enabling every poor household to own and manage an improved dairy cow. Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda Granted Six Month Duty Free On Sugar Importation

The east African trade ministerial council has granted Rwanda a six month duty free on foreign sugar importation. Read more »
Rwanda: Government Pays Tribute to Residents

A government envoy for eradication of grass thatched houses "nyakatsi" led by Brigadier General Jacques Musemakweli has acknowledged Ngororero district's effort on the issue. Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara - Lessons On Democracy, Gender Become Popular

Gisagara residents have confessed that cooperatives teach them about democracy, human rights and gender equality in Rwandan society. Read more »

East Africa: EAC Grants Rwanda Extension of Duty Waiver On Sugar

The Ministerial Session of the EAC Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment concluded today in Arusha, Tanzania by granting a request by Rwanda for an additional... Read more »
Rwanda: President Kagame Awarded a Honorary Doctorate

President Paul kagame Friday 23rd march 2012 received an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations from Fatih University in Istanbul. Read more »

Rwanda: Musanze - Regional Course On Law of Armed Conflicts and Military Ethics Ends At Nyakinama

28 officers from Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have recently graduated in a 3 weeks course on law of armed conflict and military ethics held at the Rwanda Military... Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza to Have Workshop for Unemployed

Eastern Province Governor Odette Uwamariya says that Kayonza district should have a workshop where skilled people can work and employ the jobless. Read more »

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