September 19, 2023
Rwanda: 'Serial Killer' Kazungu Case Submitted to Court
The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) has submitted to court - for a bail hearing - the case of Denis Kazungu who is suspected of killing and burying people within his… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Rwanda: Lawyers Ready to Cash-In on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Lawyers say the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms that governments are pushing for do not mean that litigators will lose business, but rather they will provide more… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Deploy Drones in Fighting Environmental Crimes
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and the Ministry of Environment have launched the use of drones in combating environmental crimes. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Rwanda: Former Cooperatives Agency Boss Arrested
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), on Friday, September 14, announced the arrest of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA). Read more »
September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Court Remands FERWACY Boss Munyankindi
Kicukiro primary court on Tuesday, September 11, ruled to remand Benoît Munyankindi, the Secretary General of Rwanda Cycling governing body (Ferwacy), citing reasonable… Read more »
Rwanda: Kazungu Robbed Us of a Good Person - Sister of Young Man Killed By 'Serial Killer'
On her WhatsApp status on Tuesday, September 12, Grace Ingabire, 23, posted a picture of her late brother, Eric Turatsinze, with the caption: "Iyo mbimenya nari kugusezera [I would… Read more »
Rwanda: Tied, Naked for Nearly Two Days - How Woman Escaped From Busanza 'Serial Killer'
When she received a call from an unknown man with a promise of a 'decent job', Akimana (not her real name) thought she had hit a jackpot. That was sometime in mid-June this year. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Sends Suspected Serial Killer Kazungu's File to Prosecution
A week after Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) arrested alleged serial killer Denis Kazungu, his file is now in the hands of prosecutors so that his trial can begin. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Kazungu - New Details Emerge on Murders
Preliminary investigations have dispelled suspicion of alleged serial killer Denis Kazungu having accomplices or engaging in organ trafficking. Read more »
Rwanda: 25-Year-Old Man Among 'Serial Killer' Kazungu's Victims
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has found out that a 25-year-old man identified as Eric Turatsinze is one of the victims of the suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu. Read more »
Rwanda: Kazungu Serial Murder Case Sign of Local Authorities' Incompetency or Security Lapses?
On Thursday, September 5, the Rwanda Investigations Bureau (RIB) arrested Denis Kazungu, a suspected serial murderer in Kicukiro. This disturbing and distressing story has been in… Read more »
Rwanda: Many Lessons to Learn From the Busanza 'Serial Killer' Incident
One of the stories that dominated headlines both in mainstream outlets and across social media platforms this past week was the unravelling of a suspected serial killer in Busanza,… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Rwanda: Suspected 'Serial Killer' Kazungu Likely to Face Community Trial
Suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu is likely to face a community trial in the area where he allegedly robbed, assaulted, and killed women. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Rwanda: Unmasking Kazungu - Suspected Serial Killer is a Former Teacher
New details about Denis Kazungu, the man suspected of killing and burying several people - mostly young women - in his rented residence in Gashikiri village, Busanza Cell, in… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Rwanda: Six Unanswered Questions About Kazungu, the Kanombe Serial Killer
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, September 5, apprehended a suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu, a resident of Busanza in Kicukiro District, City of Kigali. Chilling… Read more »
Rwanda: Shell-Shocked Neighbours Speak Out On Suspected Serial Killer's Behaviour
Denis Kazungu, 34, suspected of killing and burying people in his rented residence was arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on September 5. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Arrests Alleged Serial Killer
In collaboration with local law enforcement and security organs, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Denis Kazungu, who is suspected of killing and burying people… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Six Soldiers Charged for Killing Civilians
Six soldiers appeared in court on Tuesday, September 5, in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma accused of involvement in the killing of more than 40 people during a demonstration… Read more »
Rwanda: Justice Minister Calls on Civil Society to Promote Revised Constitution
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja has urged the civil society to disperse the revised constitution as a way of ensuring that it becomes widely known and thoroughly… Read more »
Rwanda: How Judiciary is Tackling Case Backlogs, Maintaining Quality Justice
The statistics show that there are currently 318 judges and 235 registrars nationwide. This number is significantly lower than the volume of cases, and it has, in some ways, led to… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Over 160 Businesses Violate Night-Time Regulations - Police
A total of 161 commercial businesses were found in violation of the recently implemented night time regulations over the weekend, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's 'Tougher' Forest Bill Stirs Public Debate
A bill governing forests and trees which is awaiting parliamentary adoption, is proposing stricter provisions, including outlawing the harvesting of 'immature trees'. This could… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Facility to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has taken a step to curb tax evasion and avoidance by inaugurating an information exchange office dedicated to enhancing collaboration with tax… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Rwanda: Over 50 Discharged From Judiciary Over Corruption Related Offenses in 18 Years
The inspectorate of courts say that in the last 18 years, High Council of the Judiciary gave 54 judicial practitioners administrative sanctions and all expelled all of them from… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Mitchell on Genocide Fugitives in UK, Relations With Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa says he is "optimistic about the future" of the depth and breadth of Rwanda-UK relations,… Read more »