The New Times Rwanda
Groundbreaking: China-Aid Rwanda Gov't Administrative Offices Project
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- Groundbreaking: China-Aid Rwanda Gov't Administrative Offices Project
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- 1:56
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- 11 years ago
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- Youth Umuganda against Malaria
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- The "Spy" who lied to Burundi
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Rwanda's First Female Cyclist - Trailer
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Jeanne d’Arc Girubuntu, 20, is the only woman on Rwanda’s national cycling team - Rwanda Team aka Africa Rising Cycling Center (ARCC).
Last year, Girubuntu became the first black African woman to compete at the World Championship in Richmond, VA, and in February 2016 she emerged second in the African Continental Championships Individual Time Trial in Morocco.
This is the trailer for a short documentary about how she started cycling, her dreams and struggles.
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- Some Products found in "Made in Rwanda Expo"
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Crowning Jolly Mutesi for Miss Rwanda 2016
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- 2:54
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- 11 years ago
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- Jolly Mutesi, 20, has been crowned Miss Rwanda 2016 in a colorful ceremony held at Camp Kigali grounds on Saturday evening after beating Peace Kwizera to the crown and 13 girls.
Mutesi, who was crowned by Miss Rwanda 2015 Doriane Kundwa, was later handed a brand-new Suzuki Swift worth Rwf15 million, courtesy of Cogebanque, a local bank and a monthly salary of Rwf800,000 in a year among other perks.
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- Car catches fire at Gishushu, Kigali
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Made in Rwanda Expo Preparations
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- 1:13
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- 11 years ago
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- From 25th to 3rd March, Gikondo Expo Ground will host Made in Rwanda Expo, the first of its kind. It will bring together 250 exhibitors in the government campaign to buy made in Rwanda products.
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- Gov't and Zipline Inc. introduce drones in Rwanda
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- The Government signed a MoU with Zipline Inc, an American robotics company specializing in remotely piloted aircrafts, popularly referred to as ‘drones’.
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- 2016 Local Government Elections
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- 0:57
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- 11 years ago
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- The local government elections scheduled for this month and March kicked off today Monday when every citizen above 18 years of age was expected to vote village and cell executive committees and councils by lining up behind their preferred candidates.
In January 2006, the Rwandan Government has reformed the administrative implementation of the decentralization policy decided since 2000. The country is organized in four provinces in addition to the Kigali city, 30 Districts, 416 Sectors, 2148 Cells and 14 837 Villages.
Unlike other usual electoral procedures, candidates who wished to stand for a certain position was known at the polling date and campaign, for each candidate, wouldn't last for more than five minutes.
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- Kigali Heights Updates Feb 2016
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- 2:31
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- 11 years ago
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- DRC Fans celebrate victory their 2-1 win over Rwanda
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- 1:47
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- 11 years ago
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- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have qualified for the semifinals of the Orange African Nations Championship after beating hosts Rwanda 2-1 at Amahoro National Stadium.
The Leopards started the first half the better side creating chance after chance and on the 10th minute, their efforts were rewarded when a long range shot by Doxa Gakanji found the back of the net. Jonathan Bolingi was also unlucky ten minutes later when his shot went off the woodwork.
In the 36 th minute, Congolese keeper Ley Matampi made a terrific save when he blocked Innocent Habyarimana’s close range shot. That was the best chance created by Amavubi in the first half.
After halftime, Rwanda introduced Dominique Savio Nshuti for Habyarimana and things looked bright for the Amavubi.
The equalizer came in the 56th minute when Jean Claude Iranzi’s well placed pass found Ernest Sugira, who shot past goalkeeper Matampi.
Sugira would have d...
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- Kigali City Auditions for Miss Rwanda 2016
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- 4:02
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- 11 years ago
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- Southern and Eastern Provinces Auditions for Miss Rwanda 2016
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- 3:07
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- 11 years ago
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- The search for 15 finalists of the Miss Rwanda 2016 beauty pageant, this past weekend continued in the Southern and Eastern Provinces, leaving nine girls shortlisted from the two provinces.
The girls, all radiant, were more than enthused at the opportunity to represent their respective provinces at the national competition and enjoyed unforgettable moments.
In an event that was held on Saturday in Huye town, Cynthia Umutoniwabo, 20; Nasra Bitariko, 21; Eduije Isimbi, 18 and Doreen Karake Umuhoza, were the lucky ones who got a pass to represent the Southern Province;
From the Eastern Province, Delyla Akili; 20; Abi Giselle Gisubizo, 21; Marie d'Amour Rangira Uwase, 19; Nickita Kaneza, 20 and Ariane Uwimana, 22 were the winners in the provincial contest held in Kayonza town.
The New Times videographer captured the events and talks to the winners on how they perceive of the victory.
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- Northern and Western Provinces Auditions Miss Rwanda 2016
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- 5:50
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Western Province pre-selected are Balbine Umutoni, 20 years old, 173cm, 55kgs; Jolly Mutesi, 20 years old, 175cm, 54kgs and Samantha Usanase Umuhumuriza, 21 years old, 174cm, 49kgs.
Northern Province pre-selected are Pascaline Umutoni Harimana, 18 years old, 57.6kg, 175cm; Sheillah Mujyambere, 20 years old; 50kgs; 175cm; Sharifa Umuhoza, 21 years old, 57kgs, 174cm; and Solange Uwamahoro, 21 years old, 47.7kgs, 170cm.
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- Chan 2016: Friendly match between Rwanda and Cameroon
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Highlights from 2016 Chan friendly match on Wednesday, Jan 6: Rwanda 1-1 Cameroon at Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu.
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- Kigali Tweet and Greet
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Up to 300 Rwandans who use Twitter and other digital media personalities met on Dec 30, 2015 to celebrate the power of social media.
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- Meet Sarah Legrand, founder of K'Tsobe
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- K'Tsobe is a brand of timeless jewellery , made from a fusion of natural material (seeds, wood, horn) and noble (silver, gold ..) but also brass, bronze, enamel ..
After a great experience in modelling, Sarah Legrand returned back to her childhood dream and trained in jewellery at “Art et Métiers institute” in Brussels.
Through these exciting studies she created her own brand "K'TSOBE", a wink to my mother clan “ ABATSOBE” who were the guardians of the seeds and the esoteric code of Rwanda.
For more information about K'Tsobe, please visit http://www.ktsobe.com/index.html
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- US Attorney General meets her Rwanda counterpart
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- During 84th of Interpol General Assembly, US General Attorney Loretta Lynch meets with her Rwanda counterpart who is also Minister of Justice Johnston Busingye. After their discussion, they brief local media what they were discussing.
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- KCB Rwanda launches MTN Center branch
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- PanAfrican Trade Union Representatives sing PanAfrican hymn
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Life Behind Bars: Investigating Muhanga Prison
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- 10:34
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- 11 years ago
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- For the first time ever, the gates of Muhanga Prison, described by some as the 'Craziest Prison in the World, are opened exclusively for The New Times.
Inside Muhanga Prison
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- Kagame closes TranformAfrica 2015 on Day #3
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- 2:23
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- 11 years ago
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- Plus 2,500 delegates took part in the second edition of the summit (19-21 Oct), including leaders of governments, heads of international corporations from the continent and beyond, students, and practitioners in information and communication technology sector. TransformAfrica 2015 in Kigali Rwanda was closed by H.E Paul Kagame on 21 October.
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- TranformAfrica 2015 Day #2 Young IT Entrepreneurs
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- 2:58
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- 11 years ago
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- Start Up IT Entrepreneurs are exposing their business projects to plus 2,500 delegates who are attending the second edition of the Transform Africa summit, including leaders of governments, heads of international corporations from the continent and beyond, students, and practitioners in information and communication technology sector. TransformAfrica 2015 in Kigali Rwanda (Mon, 19-21 Oct).
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- TranformAfrica 2015 Day #1 Highlights
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- 1:19
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- 11 years ago
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- Plus 2,500 delegates are taking part in the second edition of the summit, including leaders of governments, heads of international corporations from the continent and beyond, students, and practitioners in information and communication technology sector. TransformAfrica 2015 in Kigali Rwanda
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- Stromae Concert Highlights in Kigali
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- 7:21
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- FIBA Zone 5 Men Finale: Gezira (Egypt) beats City Oil (Uganda) 75-73
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Gezira Basketball club of Egypt won the men championship of FIBA Zone V Championship after beating Uganda's club City Oil (75-73 points) in Kigali Rwanda on Sat, 10 August.
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- FIBA Zone 5 Women Finale: Berco Stars (Burundi) beats KCCA (Uganda) 63-52
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- 1:30
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- 11 years ago
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- Berco Stars Basketball club of Burundi won the women championship of FIBA Zone V Championship after beating Uganda's club KCCA (63-52 points) in Kigali Rwanda on Sat, 10 August.
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- Tax defaulter escape RRA’s crackdown
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- As part of the ongoing efforts to recover taxes that have been lost over the years, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), cracked down two tax defaulters in City of Kigali.
However, the entire exercise didn’t go as planned during Monday’s operation.
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- For only 399 RFW/day Mobisol is changing lives
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- 1:37
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- 11 years ago
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- Mobisol is Rwanda’s number one supplier of affordable, high quality solar home systems with a rent-to-own payment scheme.
The German company guarantees an installment of the system within just one hour, 3 years of warranty, free technical service and various payment options for locals and relatives living abroad.
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- Defence Ministers' remarks to eradicate FDLR, M23...(English&French)
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- 8:53
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Resolutions of Rwanda and DRC to eradicate FDLR (English&French)
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- 2015 Eid al Adha Celebration in Kigali, Rwanda
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- 22,966 Students Begin TVET National Practical Examinations
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- The Ministry of Education through Workforce Development Authority (WDA) start conducting national practical examinations for 22,966 Students of Senior Six students in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools from September 23rd to 2nd October 2015 . This is the 5th time WDA conducts such exams since 2011.
Candidates will be examined in Accountancy, Agriculture, graphic arts, Carpentry, Computer Electronics, Ceramic-sculpture, Tailoring, Computer science, Construction, Electricity, Electronics and Telecommunication, Forestry, General Mechanics, Hotel Operations, Motor-vehicle mechanics, Public Works, Secretarial, Tourism and Veterinary.
Video filmed and edited by Faustin Niyigena
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- Registration to TransformAfrica 2015 kicks off
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- TransformAfrica 2015 Summit will take place from 19th to 21st October 2015 in Kigali, Rwanda, hosted by President Paul Kagame.
TransformAfrica Summit is a platform that brings the continent's top political and business leaders together to shape Africa's digital transformation agenda. Building on the success of Transform Africa 2013 Summit, TAS2015 participants will share experiences and renew their commitment towards accelerating and sustaining Africa's ongoing digital revolution.
In particular, the focus will be on tracking the progress of Smart Africa, the initiative that was born from TAS2013 and which has already made great strides, notably by winning the endorsement of the African Union Summit and the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2014.
The format of the event will foster dialogue on critical issues affecting growth of the industry and catalyze business to government networking and deal making.
Video filmed and edited by Faus...
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- #KwitaIzina2015: Light Side of Naming 24 Baby Gorillas
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- 4:11
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- 11 years ago
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- 24 baby mountain gorillas were named on 5 Sep 2015 in 11th edition of Kwita Izina ceremony in Rwanda. President of the Republic, Paul Kagame was among many others from all over the world who attended this historical event that takes place in Kinigi sector, Musanze district, the home of Rwandan mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
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- #KwitaIzina 2015: What inspired Mani Martin to compose Baby Gorilla song
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Man Martin is among other local musicians who entertained the cloud of people who attended 11th Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District on Sept 5.
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- #KwitaIzina 2015: "We are baby gorillas too," Urban Boys
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Urban Boys group is among other local musicians who entertained the cloud of people who attended 11th Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District on Sept 5.
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- Kigali will never be the same again
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- 4:06
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- 11 years ago
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- Monday, August 24th will go down as historic in Kigali City. One of the busiest streets downtown between Centenary House and the junction that leads to Ecole Belge was declared car-free, putting Kigali closer to its dream of becoming a modern and green city.
The introduction of an exclusively pedestrian zone in the middle of the central business district is the talk of the town.
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- First Lady closes 2015 Women in Science Summer Camp
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- 1:26
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- 11 years ago
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- The First Lady, Mrs Jeannette Kagame, called on young girls to use technology and discover the tools needed to face the world’s challenges.
Mrs Kagame made the remarks, on Friday while officiating at the closure of a three-week ‘Women in Science and Innovation’ (WiSci) Summer Camp, held at Gashora Girls’ Academy in Bugesera District.
A diverse group made of 120 female students from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United States, took part in the challenging hands-on curriculum, taught by industry professionals on computer science, robotics, entrepreneurship and design.
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- Emotional moment as a Teenage Girl runs to the First Lady for a handshake
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- 0:49
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- 11 years ago
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- After closing a three-week Women in Science and Innovation’ (WiSci) Summer Camp at Gashora Girls Academy in Bugesera District, one of 120 girls from 9 countries ran to Her Excellency the First Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame for a handshake.
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- Bodies of fallen RDF peacekeepers arrive at Kigali International Airport
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Bodies of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) peacekeepers killed in Bangui, Central African Republic, on August 8, were received with military honours at Kigali International Airport.
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- Rwanda Expo 2015 ends with mixed fortunes
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Exhibitors at the just concluded International Trade Expo at Gikondo Showground had mixed fortunes.
While a few decried unexpected taxation majority were pleased with the transactions.
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- Parliamentarians react to General Karenzi release
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- 2:14
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- 11 years ago
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- The news broke and spread so fast like Wild fire that Lieutenant General Emmanuel Karenzi Karake, the Head of National Intelligence and Security Services had been set free.
The news of Gen. Karenzi’s release was greeted with excitement from Lawmakers.
Senate president Bernard Makuza, with a broad smile, broke the news to senators towards the closure of plenary business that Gen. Karenzi had been cleared of the charges in the UK and will be returning home.
We caught the moment and this is what senators had to say.
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- Rwanda Parliament agrees to amend Constitution
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Lawmakers in the Lower Chamber of the House and Senators have agreed to Amend Article 101 of the Constitution to lift presidential term limits. Lawmakers also agreed to amend any other articles within the constitution that are out-of-date.
Reported by Athan Tashobya;
Camera and Editing by Faustin Niyigena
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- The Lions' Journey from South Africa to Rwanda
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- The seven Lions which were introduced into Akagera National Park nearly a month ago are now strolling outside their temporary enclosure -the specially constructed 1000sq meter Boma perimeter.
In this episode, we also go as far as recounting the lions’ journey from their old home in the South African province of Kwa-Zulu Natal to Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
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- Term limits: MPs begin nationwide consultations
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- 3:12
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- 11 years ago
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- Members of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, begun a countrywide tour to collect public views on the proposed amendment of Article 101 of the Constitution, following demands by millions of Rwandans that all obstacles be removed to ensure President Paul Kagame continues leadership after 2017.
For about three weeks from today, both senators and deputies will traverse all the country’s 416 sectors.
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- Fire burnt a hotel in Kigali
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- On Monday morning fire broke out in a hotel located off Kabuga road, Kimironko sector, in Gasabo District, reducing part of the building to ashes.
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- Outgoing Dutch Envoy speaks about Constitutional Amendment
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Outgoing Dutch Ambassador to Rwanda Leoni Cuelenaere says that amending the constitution is an issues only for Rwanda and Rwandans. She made the remarks on different issues related to both countries after bidding farewell to the speaker of the parliament.
Amending article 101, the constitutional clause that would force Rwanda to relinquish the leadership of President Paul Kagame in 2017 after the mandatory two, seven-year terms.
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- Rwandan Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 2015
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
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- Rwanda Muslims joins the world to celebrate Eid al-Fitr also known as Feast of Breaking the Fast festival, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Al Jazeera reported that the beginning and end of Islamic months are determined by the sighting of the new moon. Most Arab countries and Indonesia have declared Friday the first day of Eid, but in Oman and Morocco, the holiday will start on Saturday.
Eid celebrations begin with a special prayer in mosques and open-air areas.
