Abeddy Birahimire stepped off the bench to hit a second half winner as Rwanda’s Amavubi bowed out of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup on a high, beating Tanzania 2-1 at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in their only win of the tournament.

Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Stars who are on one point play Kenya in their final group match on Monday, but their fate is more or less sealed and they will follow Rwanda out of the tourney.

Rwanda broke the deadlock through Innocent Nshuti, but the Tanzanians fought back to draw level via a Daniel Lyanga diving header. However, Antoine Hey’s men produced a brilliant move in the 65th minute, ending in Birahimire tapping the ball home.

As they head back to Kigali, Hey has picked up some valuable notes as he prepares the team for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month in Morrocco.

The CHAN bound Amavubi started the match on a high, Hey maintaining the same squad that played against Libya save for keeper Eric Ndayishimiye who paved way for Marcel Nzarora, with the tactician saying he wanted all his three keepers to play.

Muhadjiri Hakizimana and Eric Rutanga had the first two close chances for Rwanda, first Hakizimana heading inches wide from the edge of the six yard box while Rutanga had a curling freekick from the right go inches wide.

They broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when Nshuti side footed the ball home inside the box from a Fitina Omborenga cross from the right.

Tanzania’s Ibrahim Ajib came close to giving Tanzania the lead but his curling freekick from the left came against the side netting.

Rwanda’s Djihad Bizimana makes a shot under pressure from Tanzania’s Abdul Hassan in a CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tie at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Decemer 9, 2017. PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya
Coming off the break on level terms, it was going to be anyone’s game with the two sides fighting for pride.

Four minutes into the restart, Tanzania’s Ajib forced a brilliant save off the Rwandese keeper after dribbling past his markers inside the box before finding space, shooting on target with a ferocious low right footer.

Three minutes on the turn, Lyanga was presented with a brilliant opportunity when Ajib’s cross from the left found him unmarked inside the box, but the burly forward could not execute a shot on target, firing the ball over from close range.

It seemed to be a period of epic misses as three minutes later Rwanda missed an equally open chance.

Hakizimana was gifted with the ball on the left after Himid Mao missed a clearance, but the Rwandese forward took too much time with the ball allowing the Tanzanians to fall back and his eventual go at goal was a curling effort which went miserably wide.

But his blushes were wiped in the 65th minute when Omborenga registered his second assist of the game, making a brilliant move on the right with a deft touch which left his marker gasping for breath and the crowd wowing in amazement.

Lifting his head up, he cited Birahimire and Djihad Bizimana racing into the box, sliced in a wonderful cross which Birahimire gladly slid in to tap into an empty net.

On the opposite end, keeper Nzarora almost undid all this great work when his delayed clearance was blocked by Tanzanian forward Lyanga, but luckily, the ball spiraled away from goal.

Nzarora redeemed himself with a one on one save off Yahya Omari who had picked up the loose ball from the left. The shot stopper once again pulled off a decent save to punch away a shot from substitute Yohana Oscar.
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An army general in the Republic of Congo has been put under house arrest over an alleged coup plot in the Central African country.

According to a local media portal, ICIBRAZZA, General Norbert Dabira, who incidentally is a relative of president Denis Sassou Nguesso is currently under arrest by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) as at Thursday, December 7, 2017.

They were no further details on the date of the alleged coup and how it was foiled by the security agencies. Political watchers are, however, branding the arrest as part of government efforts to silence critics.

President Sassou Nguesso has ruled the country for over three decades spanning two periods. From 1979 to 1992. He returned five years later in 1997 and has been president to date. He is one of the continent’s longest-serving leaders.

In 2015, a controversial constitutional referendum removed presidential limits which allowed him to stand in the elections of March 2016, he won over 60% of the votes according to the elections body. His victory was also affirmed by the constitutional court.

A former general and ally turned political opponent, Jean Marie Michel Mokoko, remains in detention after calling for a revolt in the wake of Sassou’s electoral victory in the 2016 polls.

Police operations conducted on the night of December 06 along major highways cross the country let to the arrest of 30 drivers who attempted to bribe traffic police officers.

Of the 30 drivers arrested, nine were arrested along different roads within central region – Kigali and were paraded before the media at Kicukiro Police station where they are currently held.

Others arrested include eight from the Eastern Region, two in the North, four in the South and Six in the Western Region.

According to the Traffic Police Spokesperson, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP), Emmanuel Kabanda the operation was conducted in the framework of the ongoing Anti-Corruption Week that is running under the theme: “Fighting Corruption is an obligation for all.”

“We conduct such operations frequently and arrest drivers; we will not stop these operations until everyone understands the dangers of corruption. The arrested drivers have families that are now being affected by the arrests. Also, their businesses are halted because of such a reckless act,” said the spokesperson.

He added that the only way to avoid such effects is to always comply with the laws.

“Where an offence has been committed, adhere to what the law provides; if you are required to pay a fine, do so, fix the problem and move on with your businesses, rather than a shortcut that would eventually put you in serious troubles,” said CIP Kabanda.

He further added on that, corruption has diverse effects not only on individuals, but also to the country since it affects the economy and translates to a slow pace of development.

He further made reference to article 640 of the penal code which stipulates that any person who explicitly or implicitly offers, directly or indirectly proposes or promises a gift or any other illegal benefit, to a person in charge of a service, mission or mandate in order to render a service to him/her or somebody else, shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of 2 years to 5 years and a fine of 2 to 10 times the value of the illegal benefit granted or promised.

One of the drivers, Emmanuel Mpazimpaka expressed his regret for attempting to bribe the police saying that; “In an attempt to give a policeman Rwf2000, I was arrest. Since then, my businesses are heavily affected and I regret my acts.”

In a related development, the same police operation that lasted for six hours also arrested 12 drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol to whom CIP Kabanda said; “The public should take caution and be responsible even when they are enjoying. A drunk driver is a risk not only to their lives but to other road users and property. Therefore, responsibility is very crucial in ensuring road safety,” CIP Kabanda said.

He cited that the objective of RNP is to create an accident-free environment which can be attained by contribution from every road user.

Kabanda also warned that Police is mandated to confiscate a driving permit if the driver is under the influence, as well as those found to be drunken driving one year after being penalized for the same offence.

Also the late night operation led to the impounding of 54 vehicles and 71 motorcycles that lacked proper documents, driven by drunk drivers, or whose drivers attempted to bribe police officers.

An army general in the Republic of Congo has been put under house arrest over an alleged coup plot in the Central African country.

According to local media portal, ICIBRAZZA, General Norbert Dabira, who incidentally is a relative of president Denis Sassou Nguesso is currently under arrest by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) as at Thursday December 7, 2017.

The were no further details on the date of the alleged coup and how it was foiled by the security agencies. Political watchers are, however, branding the arrest as part of government efforts to silent critics.

President Sassou Nguesso has ruled the country for over three decades spanning two periods. From 1979 to 1992. He returned five years later in 1997 and has been president till date. He is one of the continent’s longest serving leaders.

In 2015, a controversial constitutional referendum removed presidential limits which allowed him to stand in elections of March 2016, he won over 60% of the votes according to the elections body. His victory was also affirmed by the constitutional court.

A former general and ally turned political opponent, Jean Marie Michel Mokoko, remains in detention after calling for a revolt in the wake of Sassou’s electoral victory in the 2016 polls.

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has appointed Eric Rutabana, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Alex Kanyankore who has been the head of the bank since July 2013.

According the statement from the bank management, appointment takes immediate effect.

While announcing the new appointment, the chairman of BRD Board of Directors, Francis Mugisha said that the change is intended to cement the Bank’s achievements and accelerate the efforts to implement the Bank’s Strategic Plan 2016-2020.
The incoming CEO, Rutabana joins BRD having most recently been the Country Head, Corporate and Investment Banking at BPR (part of Atlas Mara Group).

“On behalf of the entire BRD Board and Stakeholders, I am pleased to welcome the new CEO, Mr. Eric rutabana, and offer our unreserved support in his new assignment. Eric is an accomplished banker and understands the new mandate of BRD as a development financial institution. We are confident that he will successfully steer the bank to make even greater contribution to Rwanda’s socio-economic development,” said Mugisha.

On behalf of the Board, Mugisha extended his sincere appreciation to the out-going CEO, Kanyankore for his dedicated services, particularly leading the bank’s successful reorganization and restructuring to focus as a development finance institution.

“I would like to thank Kanyankore for his dedicated service leading the bank since July 2013. We are privileged to have worked with him, and commend his able leadership during the development and implementation of the Bank’s new strategy. We wish him success in his endeavors,” reads BRD statement.src :Igihe

Rwandan legend in traditional music, Cecile Kayirebwa is one of artists that were chosen to entertain locals and their relatives who live abroad during the concert xpected to be held at Gikondo Expo ground on 22nd Dec 2017.

Other famous invited artist we can state the Burundian Kidumu Kibido who called himself Kibuganizo.

Rwanda updates Boss, Kagabo Jacques, confirms the authenticity of this information and says that Rwanda updates as an organizational group,have chosen Cecile and Kidumu because they all well known in Rwanda.

He says: “Cecile is a super star who is considered to be Rwandans upcoming artists’ role model. Kidumu is also popular here in Rwanda since many years ago.”

Rwanda Konnect Gala concert is believed to be very pleasant since people will enjoy live music.

In this concert people who will pay 10,000 Rwf will be able to attend, and their seats will be anywhere in the ground, and those who will pay 20,OOO Rwf will be seated in VIP places. You can even pay 200,000 Rwf to be able to seat on the same table only when you are 8 persons. Come one come all.

Cécile Kayirebwa (born 22 October 1946) is a Rwandan singer. She brought her family up in Belgium, but she has toured and published albums. She is known for singing about Rwanda. She sued Rwandan radio stations in 2013 for failing to pay her royalties.

Kayirebwa was born in Kigali in 1946. Both of her parents were enthusiastic singers and she would sing pop songs that she had heard sung by Johnny Hallyday, Stevie Wonder and France Gall. She joined a group who were broadcast by Radio Rwanda whilst she was still a child. She had a happy childhood and she trained to become a welfare officer. Meanwhile her singing developed into composing where she built on her study of traditional Rwandan music. She notably wrote songs in praise of the Rwandan Queen Rosalie who was a benign ruler.

Institutions and individuals are often happy to celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries. Many are interested in their lifetime, and they spend a portion of their assets for the celebrations. Happy 30th anniversary to the RPF!

Those of my generation –born before 1990- know how diseases used to kill people, especially the vulnerable ones. Among vulnerable persons are pregnant women, babies and young children, persons with disabilities, orphans and refugees. Such people need special care and protection, especially from the government.

It is the right time to wish happy anniversary to the RPF, because it has gone through such hardships and emerged a strong and successful institution! At 30 years old, one is at the crossroads from youth to maturity. It is better to flashback, looking at the lifetime and marking points before moving forward. That is the RPF today.

Whatever political institutions do, they aim at inspiring hope to the citizens, thus improving their life expectancy and living conditions. Every struggle is for a better life and self-realization.

Life expectancy translates into the real life of the citizenry. Rwandans have no doubt about their increasing confidence in better life in all aspects. In the last 20 years, Rwandans’ life expectancy moved from 28 years in 1994 to 64 in 2015. It was 49 years in 1985.

Statistical data tells us more about the life expectancy trends in our region. In 1987, life expectancy was at 46 years in Rwanda, 46 in Uganda and 59 in Kenya.

In 1990, it was 33 years in Rwanda, 45 in Uganda and 58 in Kenya.

In 1994, life expectancy was 28 in Rwanda, 43 years in Uganda and 55 in Kenya.

In 2000, it was 48 years in Rwanda, 46 in Uganda and 50 in Kenya.

In 2015, life expectancy was at 64 years in Rwanda, 59 years in Uganda, and 62 in Kenya.

These figures indicate that; life expectancy went on declining in the decade before the genocide against Tutsi and went on increasing in the aftermath, under the leadership of the RPF-Inkotanyi.

Most political organizations aim at improving the living conditions of their members, and that is why; they are called “parties” which puts aside the element of inclusiveness. And such political parties have the main objective of seizing and consolidating their power. What makes their root cause of discrimination is their “partisan” spirit.

RPF Inkotanyi made the difference since the beginning. The name is not a “Party” but a “Family”. The essence has been the shared well-being for all Rwandans. This ideology materialized and led to national unity after decades of divisionism and genocide against Tutsi.

What is referred to as “strong institutions” in perceived “democracies” is merely a continuation of institutionalized injustices. Such systems are afraid of change, and they would wish to easily designate who should replace who in the leadership of any country.

Instead of continuity –perpetuation of the discriminatory policies- , the RPF opted for transformation and innovation to accommodate every Rwandan.

The country has experienced many political parties whose membership was discriminatory and exclusive for a particular ethnic group with leadership from exclusive regions. Education for all is now a fundamental right to each Rwandan.

Women, who used to be included in their husband’s movable assets, are now leaders in their country exceeding men in several leadership positions, with equal rights to property.

Rwanda is a united country. Every Rwandan would acquire plots and build houses anywhere in the country, and all Rwandans can comfortably and confidently compete for jobs in whichever part of the country. In the past, settlement and employment in specific areas would be either a punishment or a prestige to the citizenry.

RPF has opened and connected Rwanda with the World –both outward and inward-. Rwandans are now the champions of the human dignity, especially for fellow stateless, threatened and enslaved Africans.

Decent houses, education, access to infrastructure and utilities are no longer subject to corruption or nepotism; they are among basic rights for everyone.

As the RPF celebrates 30 years of existence, Rwanda and the international community shall implement the cessation clause by next month, putting an end to the refugee status for all Rwandans. RPF committed to repatriate all refugees so that every Rwandan shall have a place to call “home”.

Rwanda is stable with democratic institutions, and citizens are used to holding their leaders accountable, much as they are accountable to themselves. The country contributes significantly to peace keeping operations worldwide, and it has become home for stateless refugees.

Foreign and local investments are flourishing across the country with high level of financial inclusion. GDP per capita growth has increased over the last two decades. It was at $352 in 1990; $125 in 1994; $216 in 2000; $287 in 2005 and $740 in 2016.

What makes RPF great? The greatness of the RPF is not due to the years in existence, but the track record and its achievements. Many political organizations are created and fail in their vision. Thanks to its resilience and visionary leadership, the RPF did not stunt. It overcame serious challenges, fulfilled its original ideals, defeated genocidal regimes and formed a new united and pan African Rwanda with a resilient people.

Happy anniversary and long live the RPF-Inkotanyi.