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For the first time in Rwanda, turmeric, a spice widely used for flavouring food and valued for its medicinal properties is being cultivated locally.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has publicly questioned the professional integrity of journalist Hariana Verás Victória, highlighting what he describes as bias and omissions in her reporting on issues related to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the FDLR armed group.
The Government of Rwanda has approved a new draft law imposing tougher penalties on farmers and traders who violate regulations on land use, seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals. The move aims to professionalize the agriculture sector, protect crop quality, and safeguard the environment.
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Damascène Bizimana, has said that strengthening the use of Kinyarwanda does not hinder Rwandans from learning other languages, stressing that proper mastery of the national language is essential for sustainable development and self-reliance.
Brig. Gen. Ezechiel Gakwerere, the former Secretary General of the FDLR rebel group, is set to be handed over to military justice authorities, according to Rwanda’s Military Prosecution.
The President of Rwanda’s Supreme Court and Chair of the High Council of the Judiciary, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, has warned judges against delaying court cases without valid reasons, calling on them to uphold citizens’ rights to timely justice.
Rwanda has marked a historic milestone in medical care with its first-ever epilepsy surgery, carried out at Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) as part of a newly launched training camp for brain surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Rwanda’s government has achieved a major milestone in healthcare staffing, with the number of medical professionals entering the workforce quadrupling since the launch of the “4×4” program in July 2023.
Rwanda’s Public Prosecution has played a key role in the arrest of Dieudonné Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid, who had been hiding in the United States after being charged with sexual abuse of minors participating in Miss Rwanda competitions.
The National Identification Agency (NIDA) has clarified how Rwanda’s new digital ID system will operate, emphasizing that individuals will decide which personal information to share based on the services they request or provide.