Rwanda’s Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 18 public officials, including Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) Director General Prof. Emile Bienvenue, over alleged offences linked to the approval and production of substandard alcoholic beverages.
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has warned that Rwanda’s life expectancy could have dropped from around 70 years to 50 if the government had failed to take decisive action against substandard alcoholic beverages commonly known as “Ibyuma.”
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has explained why Rwanda moved first to tighten controls on substandard alcoholic beverages, including those locally known as “Ibyuma,” while tobacco remains legally available.
Rwanda National Police has warned that the grace period for voluntarily surrendering banned and substandard alcoholic beverages has ended, with anyone caught hiding, possessing or selling the products now facing arrest and prosecution.
Rwanda’s agricultural and livestock exports have crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time, reaching more than $1.1 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year.
Rwanda has urged young people to prioritise their health, seize available opportunities and pursue ambitious goals as the country marked International Youth Day on Wednesday.
Working overnight or putting in excessively long hours may take a toll on workers’ health, with research linking these work patterns to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep problems and workplace accidents.
The City of Kigali has collected nearly four million bottles of alcoholic beverages locally known as “Ibyuma” as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on illicit and substandard alcohol.
Rwanda earned more than Rwf14.5 billion from exporting agricultural and livestock products in just five days, highlighting the growing contribution of the sector to the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), in partnership with urban development stakeholders, has launched a three-day training programme to strengthen districts’ capacity to plan and implement urban development projects.
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