Ange Iliza
Journalist
Rwanda
Ange Iliza is a multi-media journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda, working for The EastAfrican (https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/) and Rwanda Today (https://rwandatoday.africa/) weekly newspapers published by Nation Media Group, the biggest media company in the East and Central Africa.
She has worked as a freelance journalist at The New Times, Rwanda's leading English daily, after taking a three-month proffesional fellowship on digital journalism. Iliza has also completed a nine-month-long intensive leadership accelerator program in Women In News Africa on gender reporting and other proffesional courses.
Iliza holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Rwanda, where she had horned her journalistic, leadership and management skills by being an Editor-in-Chief of The Kaminuza Star (https://www.kaminuzastar.com/), a University of Rwanda students' newspaper.
Iliza has been consistently and passionately telling human interest stories and reporting about issues in health sector, education, business, human rights and justice.
Iliza is an aspiring writter who belives she can make any change by putting out ideas into the world through storytelling.
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[FEATURED] HDI trains future physicians on safe abortion
Health Development Initiative, a local NGO that seeks to boost the living standards of Rwandans, has carried out an intensive practical training about rights, legal frameworks pertaining to safe abortion. The training that was held in Kigali on August 14-15, was attended by over 40 final year medical students who have already started operating in different hospitals in Rwanda. Although the… → Read More
What you need to know about new ambassadors appointed by cabinet
The newly-appointed ambassadors are Zaina Nyiramatama, Olivier Nduhungirehe, Jean-Pierre Karabaranga, and Theoneste Mutsindashyaka. → Read More
Youth Day: Your ideas, discipline will sustain Rwanda’s gains – Youth told
The Minister of Youth and Culture, Rosemary Mbabazi has encouraged the youth to sustain the discipline and innovative ideas that have enabled Rwandans to achieve what Rwanda is today. The minister made the remarks in a virtual celebration to mark the International Youth Day that was celebrated on Wednesday, August 12, across the world. The celebrating event brought together young Rwandans from… → Read More
Lake Kivu is getting four new ports, ferries to boost Rwanda-DR Congo trade
Construction at the Rusizi and Rubavu ports started early this year, with Rutsiro and Karongi works scheduled to start January 2021. → Read More
23-year-old’s experience and journey creating her own fashion brand
In 2017, Kanyana Nadine, 23, took a bold decision. She had been studying sciences with a vision to major in computer programs coding and Information Technology but decided to drop it all and pursue fashion. “My family was supportive but not all my friends could understand why I did not pursue IT as everybody anticipated and decided to join fashion,” she said. At first, Kanyana was uncertain if… → Read More
Rwanda’s 5 most engaging, followed mayors on Twitter
The Rwandan community on Twitter has been growing fast over the last few years. While 26 percent of Rwanda’s population can access the internet, a growing number is using Twitter, to get their voices heard, especially when poor service has been rendered. Twitter has been picking up as a key communication channel due to shared information and official statements announced by public officials and… → Read More
Horticulture, poultry worst hit by Covid-19 – farmers’ body
Farmers have requested that the government assist them to recover from Covid-19 pandemic impact on agriculture. The call was made during an event that was organized to deliberate on the effects of Covid-19 on the food system in view of food security in Rwanda. The event that was held on July 16, brought together farmers under Imbaraga Farmers’ Organization, Ministry of Agriculture and other key… → Read More
What happens to unclaimed mobile money funds?
Since 2010, when mobile money services were introduced in Rwanda, a significant number of Rwandans have enrolled into using mobile money transactions. As of 2019, one in four Rwandans used mobile money services, a number which has likely increased due to Covid-19 pandemic that has stressed the need for cashless transactions. Between January and April 2020, the value of funds transferred via… → Read More
African Child Day: UNICEF commends Rwanda on preservation of children’s rights
As the world celebrated the International Day of the African Child on June 16, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Rwanda Representative, Julianna Rindsey, commended Rwanda’s efforts to preserve children’s rights, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused a shadow crisis of children rights in some countries. As a result of measures taken to contain Coronavirus, all schools… → Read More
How can Rwanda tackle its blood donation shortfall?
Aime Gaspard Taramirwa, 26, has been donating blood at least thrice a year since 2016 when he was still a university student. He does it voluntarily. Although Covid-19 and its induced lockdown has affected his donation schedule, he has no plans to stop as long as he has all the requirements. For him, donating blood offers shared benefits to society given that it saves lives. Taramirwa is also… → Read More
How unregulated drug prices hinder access to contraceptives
NorLevo, which is commonly known as morning-after pill, is an oral emergency contraceptive pill prescribed for use within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse to prevent unwanted pregnancy. According to the Rwanda Health Insurance Association (RHIA) that partners with insurers and the Ministry of Health to regulate drug prices, the pill should cost Rwf4,200. However, The New Times learnt that… → Read More
Nuts and bolts: What is blockchain and how does it work?
Among the latest trends in technology that are fast changing the world as we knew it is Blockchain. While blockchain has multiple technologies and uses stemming from it, global digital currency cryptocurrency is probably the most common. To date, there are over 5,000 cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is the oldest and most known digital asset and everything else has been typically referred to as an… → Read More
Anxiety and worry; what is the difference?
People often use the terms ‘worry’ and ‘anxiety’ interchangeably, but they are very different psychological states. Although both are associated with a general sense of concern and disquiet, how we experience them and the implications they have for our emotional and psychological health are quite distinct. Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders where 30 per cent of humans are… → Read More
Who are the young volunteers helping in the enforcement of COVID-19 measures?
Since COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March, Rwanda has put forward precautionary measures to contain coronavirus. The public has been since urged to comply with the measures: physical distancing, wearing face masks and washing or sanitizing hands. Expectedly, some members of the public needed reinforcement to observe the measures, especially after the government decided to open almost all… → Read More
Five positive practices instilled by COVID-19
It has been almost two months since the Government of Rwanda rolled out a raft of tough measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The country lived under lockdown for six weeks during which all non-essential activities were brought to a halt. Globally, the pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people, sent millions into unemployment and devastated economies. Ironically, the… → Read More
Farmers commend govt’s support during COVID-19 lockdown
Godfrey Karema is a commercial farmer based in Nyanza district. When Coronavirus broke out in mid March, he was uncertain how his business would be affected. A few days later, when all unnecessary movements were banned and the public was obliged to stay at home, he was worried that the market for his produce, transport and all activities would be halted. Today, one month later, Karema is… → Read More
How Kigali has responded to the coronavirus lockdown
Restrictions came in force Saturday, March 21, 11:59 p.m. → Read More
FEATURED: Equity Bank commits to supporting female entrepreneurs
Equity Bank is committed to creating more opportunities for women in business, the lender’s managing director has said. Hannington Namara made the remarks during celebrations to mark International Women’s Day on Saturday. Globally, the day was observed on Sunday, March 8, under the theme, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights”. “We want to develop customised services for our female… → Read More
FEATURED: KCB Bank celebrates International Women’s Day with schoolgirls
KCB Bank Rwanda on Friday celebrated International Women’s Day with female students at Lycee de Kigali. The bank used the occasion to educate the young women on entrepreneurship, savings and banking. The event, held under the theme, “See Her Rise”, was part of the lender’s ‘Women in Leadership’ programme. KCB Board Member Speciose Ayinkamiye, who was the keynote speaker, underscored the… → Read More
Kizito Mihigo had shown signs of depression, investigators say
At approximately 5a.m., Monday morning, a police officer at Remere Police Station in Kigali discovered gospel singer, Kizito Mihigo’s lifeless body hanging from a window of his cell. According to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), the disgraced musician used his bedsheets to take his own life. Kizito, who was 38, committed suicide three days after he was arrested and taken into custody. He was… → Read More