Bertrand Byishimo
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HDI hosts 4th annual adolescent conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights
The 4th Edition of the Annual Adolescent Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) recently concluded in Kigali with a renewed call from adolescents to the government to remove barriers that continue to make SRHR services hard to access. Organized by Health Development Initiative (HDI), the conference ran under the theme, “From Narrative To Action: What Is Missing?” and… → Read More
Environmentalist Abhiir Bhalla on sustaining green economies by investing intechnology
As a young boy, Abhiir Bhalla, an environmentalist from India, often had seasonal cough, especially in the rainy season and winter period where the disease would become somewhat severe. It was after visiting the doctor that he came to learn that his condition was as a result of the rampant pollution in the city, where he lived. But the activism in him, wanted to do something, to not only keep… → Read More
FEATURED; Bugarama rice farmers laud ECDs for boosting job prospects
Bugarama wetland in Rusizi District is one of the biggest components of the district’s environmental and economic infrastructures. The 1500 hectares’ wetland crosses over four sectors of the district, namely Bugarama, Muganza, Gikundamvura and Nyakabuye sectors. Over 6,000 farmers are estimated to have farms in the wetland, as one employs an average of two or three people to work in their field… → Read More
FEATURED: One Acre Fund-TUBURA providing reliable market link for maize farmers
More than 70% of Rwanda’s population are engaged in agriculture, which contributes about one-third of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Agriculture contributes to fostering food security and better nutrition. Rwanda recognizes that agriculture will be the foundation for success for the 2050 vision through professionalizing farmers towards wealth creation through agriculture. Working with the… → Read More
Commonwealth senior officials in London for final CHOGM Kigali preps
For the past three days, senior officials from all the 54 Commonwealth member states have been meeting in London to finalise a policy document for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022 slated for Kigali in June. This was announced by Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who doubles as the head of… → Read More
FEATURED: Muhanga residents upbeat as WASAC tackles water challenges
WASAC's rehabilitation, upgrading, and extension of water supply networks project has expanded water networks in the remote areas of Muhanga District and its neighbouring areas. As one of the secondary cities, Muhanga District has a special consideration due to its rapid urbanisation and population increase. The city is also expected to host more national infrastructures like the construction of… → Read More
FEATURED: BK rewards best performers at Catholic Institute of Kabgayi
Bank of Kigali on Thursday last week took part in the 10th graduation ceremony of the Catholic Institute of Kabgayi (ICK). This was in a glamorous ceremony attended by different dignitaries from the government, education institutions, parents, students and graduands. Bank of Kigali awarded the best performers to support them in their future professional and academic endeavours. The awarded… → Read More
FEATURED: Top BDO executive honours Genocide victims, Rwanda’s resilience
The world needs to learn from Rwanda’s resilience and perspective, Trond-Morten Lindberg, BDO's CEO for EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) said during his visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Tuesday, April 19. “There are ongoing wars and crimes against humanity in several places of the world, hence, we all have to learn how to be resilient, fight and build back, never losing… → Read More
One Acre Fund-TUBURA, BRD light up 100 vulnerable families in Karongi
It is 10 am and we are hiking in the mountainous, remote areas of Twumba and Mutuntu Sectors in Karongi District. Here, we are looking for residents in the first Ubudehe category who are the beneficiaries of a joint program from One Acre Fund-TUBURA and the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) to light up their homes with solar power. The beneficiaries have been selected in collaboration with local… → Read More
Regional prosecutors pledge to crack down on wildlife crimes
State prosecutors from 11 East African countries have vowed to tighten their cross border cooperation and tackle money laundering crimes so as to combat wildlife crimes and other emerging transnational crimes. The commitments were made during the closing of the East Africa Association of Prosecutors’ (EAAP) technical committee meeting concluded last week in Nairobi. Signed by all EAAP members,… → Read More
Cimerwa joins citizens in Umuganda as community service returns
The staff of cement manufacturer Cimerwa participated in Umuganda exercise which resumed on Saturday, March 26 in Gahanga sector, Kicukiro district. After two years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the exercise was resumed by citizens with the participation of Cimerwa staff as they were celebrating the International Masons’ week. During the ongoing Masons' week celebration, the local… → Read More
FEATURED: BK interacts with customers in Northern and Western provinces
The members of the senior management at the Bank of Kigali (BK) on Thursday, February 24 concluded a two-day customer outreach tour in the Northern and Western provinces. Dr Diane Karusisi, BK's CEO, accompanied by other senior management staff visited customers in Rulindo, Gakenke Musanze and Burera districts in Northern Province. In the Western Province they visited Rubavu and Nyabihu… → Read More
FEATURED - Mvura Nkuvure: Fostering healing, reconciliation through community-based sociotherapy
Today, more than 27 years have passed since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, a violent tragedy that not only left over a million innocent lives dead, but also has shattered social cohesion, trust, and unity among Rwandans. The effects of the genocide still linger on, affecting also young people who did not experience the horrendous events themselves. In 2005, community based sociotherapy was… → Read More
FEATURED: UNDP-backed initiative promotes innovation among youth
It is 5p.m at Michael’s Island in the middle of Lake Ruhondo. As daylight wanes amid a biting cold, the mountains that envelop the lake merge into shadows that blend the entire setting into a picture- perfect scenery. One family lives on this small island. Sylvester Nduwayezu, 26, his wife and two children are the only inhabitants here. The islanders benefit from proceeds from community tourism,… → Read More
FEATURED: BK staff pay medical insurance to 7,000 vulnerable people in Kimisagara sector
Bank of Kigali staff on Saturday, January 29 joined the residents of Kimisagara sector in Nyarugenge district in the community work, Umuganda, where they participated in different activities to fight soil erosion in the area. Kimisagara sector is a located on a steep mountain, hence vulnerable to mudslides that often destroy infrastructure, especially during the rainy season. Apart from their… → Read More
Kirehe : Over 100 breeders regain land titles
Kirehe district on Wednesday commenced registration of land titles for 114 livestock farmers who had no access to their plots for the last 20 years ago. They are located in Nyarubuye and Mpanga districts where the exercise commenced, with plans to be shifted to other sectors of Mpanga and Nasho. Most of the livestock farmers who got full ownership on their land had lost them in 2003, having been… → Read More
Senate ad hoc committee completes inquiry into model villages
The two-week inquiry in 63 integrated model villages across the country by a Senate ad hoc committee was concluded on Friday, January 21. The committee, which is headed by Senator Rose Mureshyankwano, was initiated following a report presented to the upper chamber of parliament that cited challenges facing residents of model villages. The six-person team was then tasked to visit at least two… → Read More
Believers urged to work collectively to overcome effects of Covid-19
Religious leaders are calling upon all believers of different religious denominations to overcome the effects of Covid-19, and other challenges exacerbated by the pandemic as they usher in the new year 2022. The remarks dominated their end-year messages by different clerics on New Year's day. In his message, Hesron Byilingiro, the Seventh Day Adventist President in Rwanda urged them not to focus… → Read More
WHO boss backs Kagame's push for vaccine equity
The Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has echoed President Kagame’s call for vaccine equity. He was responding to an end of the year message that Kagame shared on his twitter handle expressing optimism that together we will overcome the pandemic and continue building a prosperous nation. “I agree that we can end the pandemic only by working… → Read More
TVET: Reshaping Rwanda’s future of work
The evolving job market towards technology seems to support the necessity of technical, vocational education training (TVET). All the future top workplace skills are not a mere product of content memorisation, but practical and hands-on skills. The World Economic Forum lists some of the top future skills also known as the fourth industrial revolution skills. They include Artificial Intelligence… → Read More