Lydia Atieno
The New Times
Rwanda
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Steps to becoming a better problem solver
Irrespective of whether you are a learner, an employee, an employer, or just any ordinary person, there is a possibility that at one point you might have to face some issues or problems depending on the area or career you are in. With such problems, there is definitely need to solve them in a way that will not affect what you are doing, since this is part of life. However, it’s believed that… → Read More
How three local entrepreneurs struck gold in garbage dumps
In 2018, Evariste Ngarukiye and two friends, Chantal Nisengwe and Augustin Uwimana, decided to start their own startup after observing that there was shortage of organic manure in the country. Earlier, between 2011 and 2017, they were trained by experts from Bangladesh and the Netherlands who were doing research on regenerative agriculture – a conservation and rehabilitation approach to food and… → Read More
What time management means for your career
What you do with your time at work has a direct impact on your overall productivity and most importantly, your career growth. The way you schedule your time and how you approach handling your goals is important, as this is what determines whether your work makes any impact. Gilbert Tuyiringire, a proprietor of Cold storage in Huye District, believes that the way one allocates their time has a… → Read More
School holidays: Best ways students can utilise internet for growth
When in holidays, students have more time to themselves which can be good or bad depending on how the period is utilised. Much as holidays are meant to help them take a break from studies, it is still advisable to make time for learning. In the absence of teachers however, students can still make use of the internet to keep up with their learning. As much as many parents would love their kids to… → Read More
Infertility: Why society needs more awareness to break stigma
When she got married at the age of 35, Angelique Zaninka, a resident of Kanombe, had hopes of starting a family with her partner. Among their priorities was having children, however, this was never the case, even after five years of trying to conceive. Due to pressure from society and family members, she felt ashamed to discuss the issue with her husband, and like many women facing infertility… → Read More
Quench thirst with sugarcane juice
In Kimironko Market, there is a well-known joint that sells fresh sugarcane juice, depending on one’s preferences, the juice can be mixed with ginger or lemon. A bottle of 500 millilitres goes for Rwf 800 to 1000 depending on the flavour one wants. In this scorching sun, nutritionists say it would be great to indulge in a glass of sugarcane juice, as it will not only cool you down but you will… → Read More
Impact of resilience training on Rusizi’s Genocide widows
In Rusizi District, Western Province, a large group of Genocide widows, mostly over 50 years of age, are working to become fit and very skilled, in order to positively change their social and physical life, through specialised resilience training. As widows and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, these elderly women have earned the respect and admiration of many in the community,… → Read More
Mobile clinic: Seeking ways to curb mental health issues
In recent years, the Ministry of Health has made significant strides in fighting mental health disorders, one of the frequently cited health issues in the country. According to Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), they continue to have very high levels of trauma and other psycho-social problems, mostly resulting from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Dr William Rutagengwa, Director of… → Read More
What you should know about constipation
Experts say that constipation occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. Dr Charles Sindabimenya, a specialist in internal medicine at Doctors Plaza in Kimironko, says it’s common now to attend to patients with different digestion disorders, constipation being one of them. He says this in normal circumstances happens due to changes in diet or routine,… → Read More
Nutrition:Why your body needs fatty fish
In Rwanda, the main fish types include tilapia, catfish commonly known as ‘inkube’, and small fish known as ‘isambaza’, among others, however, fatty species such as salmon, sardines, and tuna are considered the healthiest because they are higher in fat-based nutrients. These are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acid. Although many types of seafood contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids,… → Read More
Why firms need to embrace mobility and flexibility of video conferencing
It’s important to understand how consistently improving technical skills is crucial in order to succeed in the workplace. Embracing technology is seemingly becoming mandatory. Video conferencing, being one of the many technology skills required today, employees and employers need to adapt to it for efficient functioning. Justine Gatera, an educator and counsellor says the current situation of… → Read More
Personalise your goals for career progress
One has to be driven by their personal values and priorities first in their career, if they are to advance and grow in their jobs. Rather than being influenced by others, it’s important to first understand what works for you individually before seeking inspiration from others. By doing this, Augustin Manirakiza, former immediate vice president of the Rwanda Pharmaceutical Students Association… → Read More
Pulmonary hypertension: Causes and prevention
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, as well as the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. Simon Pierre Niyonsenga, the Diabetes, Renal, Respiratory and Other Metabolic Diseases Programs Director at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), says pulmonary hypertension is different from systemic, or regular, hypertension, which affects the arteries… → Read More
Social intelligence: Unlocking skills for workplace success
So you sometimes feel like you want to be around people who are great listeners, those who are not quick to judge, and most importantly, those you are comfortable with? People with such skills are normally termed as those who are socially intelligent. Being socially intelligent at work, means one is able to get along with the people they work with. Social intelligence allows for proper… → Read More
How pig rearing is changing young mothers’ lives in Kigeme refugee camp
Even under normal circumstances, pregnancy can be a daunting experience, but being pregnant in a refugee camp with no home, a cramped space with very few resources available is a situation that no young woman should have to face. At Kigeme camp in Nyamagabe District, although the number of teenage pregnancy is decreasing, according to officials, there are still some who are getting pregnant… → Read More
Mukagatete on changing lives through growing nutritious beans
Among things Safina Mukagatete is proud of at the moment is ability to make her own decisions, being financially stable, and most importantly, being able to improve the nutrition of people around her community. The 35-year-old says this happened thanks to her passion for agriculture that led her to start an enterprise growing and selling iron-rich beans. After spending seven years working in the… → Read More
Contaminated water: Its health impact on children under five
Normally, getting enough and clean water every day is important for everyone’s health, however, for the residents of Gatsibo district in Eastern Province, this is, and has never been the case. The residents cite that they have been subjected to not only using unsafe water but also drinking and using it for cooking, something that is affecting their health and most importantly that of their… → Read More
How Mulindwa honed his football talent on streets
At the age of eight, Simon Pierre Mulindwa started learning basic skills in football from the streets of Nyarugenge, where he grew up. He would do this by joining other young boys in playing football. “Despite growing up seeing people around me play football, I wasn’t as keen about the sport but by joining others on the streets, I would learn some skills which helped me compete as well as… → Read More
Embracing informal leadership as a valuable resource for any organisation
Every organisation has people with capacity to influence the decisions of others, although they hold no formal position of authority. Such employees usually have no power over those who choose to follow their lead. Their influence and ability to motivate others is not based on their title or formal position in the hierarchy. But they are worth listening to because of their perceived experience… → Read More
Cost implications of treating diabetes
Hubert Biramahire, a resident of Kigali was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes five years ago. From that time, he has had to endure the stressful and emotionally challenging journey of living with this condition. On top of this however, the 20-year-old says his other challenge has been affording treatment, something he says has caused him bouts of anxiety. Luckily, Rwanda Diabetes Association, a… → Read More