Senators support families affected by rain
A delegation of senators on Tuesday visited Burera district and handed over Frw 500,000 in support of families affected by recent natural calamities.
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Domestic violence: Men are victims, too
While a worldwide campaign to fight violence against women and children kicked off last week, there is mounting evidence that domestic violence against men is increasing. Yet rather than report cases of spousal abuse to the Police, Rwandan men battered by their wives are either running away from their homes or even committing suicide, the Police has revealed.
Local Defense Forces to be reformed
The lower chamber of Parliament has passed a bill that will lead to the reorganization of the local defense forces into a new security organ called Local Administration Police.
Being overweight is not a sin… but an unhealthy lifestyle is!
“Being overweight is not a sin.” That is the credo of Aline Gahongayire, creator of Alga Fashion, a modeling and fashion house that caters for plus-size ladies.
Genocide killed her parents, not her spirit to climb higher
Germaine Nshimiyimana was one of the thousands of children orphaned by the Genocide of 1994. But now 22, she is not letting that bog down her destiny.
‘Salsa in Kigali’ injects Latin flavor in capital’s nightlife
A Spanish, a British and an American lady walk into a bar in Kigali. “Salsa,” says the Spanish one. “Salsa,” repeats the British woman. To the American one replies: “Salsa!”
Retirement age pushed from 55 to 60
The Chamber of Deputies has approved a law that raises the age at which Rwandans can access their retirement benefits from 55 to 60.
Human Rights Commission sees steady progress in HR issues
The national Human Rights Commission had presented its annual report, which shows that in general human rights are respected and defended in Rwanda.
PAC says Minicom should use budget dilligently
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has noted that the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Minicom) should be more diligent in using its budget.
New bill on Auditor General approved by deputies
The Lower House of Parliament has approved a new regulating the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).
