Rwanda’s Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, has urged young people to report locations where illicit alcoholic drinks known as “ibyuma” are still being stored, as authorities intensify efforts to remove them from circulation.
Rwandan rapper Riderman has urged young people to stay away from illicit alcoholic drinks locally known as “ibyuma,” calling on them to protect their health and use their energy to pursue productive goals.
Rwandan rapper Bull Dogg has backed the government’s crackdown on illicit and substandard alcoholic drinks, arguing that protecting people’s lives should take precedence over the financial losses faced by traders and producers.
A trader in Byumba, Gicumbi District, has voluntarily handed over 870 cartons of illicit drinks worth more than Rwf30 million to authorities as the district steps up efforts to eliminate prohibited beverages from the market.
Former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi joined Kigali residents in the monthly Umuganda community service on Saturday, praising Rwanda’s culture of collective action and urging young people to embrace teamwork in driving development.
The AFC-M23 rebel group has claimed that attacks by forces aligned with the Kinshasa government killed civilians and forced residents to flee their homes as fighting intensified in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on August 29.
Clubs competing in Rwanda’s 2026/27 BK Pro League will receive Rwf31 million each in financial support, more than triple the previous Rwf10 million package.
Parental divorce can affect children’s education, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and long-term prospects, as Rwanda records thousands of marital separations each year.
Rwanda and Mozambique have agreed to strengthen military cooperation through the exchange of experience and expertise on soldiers’ welfare, following a week-long working visit by a Mozambican defence delegation.
