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Why Rwanda is So Remarkable

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By Didier Scaillet

We all knew coming in that we would experience incredible nature – a land of a thousand hills and wildlife, in particular the gorillas – and it surely did not disappoint. On the contrary.

It is our final morning in Kigali, as the last SITE Executive Summit participants – a diverse yet very cohesive – group of Incentive Travel professionals from Belgium, Canada, China, India, Italy, Ireland, Poland, South Africa, UK and USA – leave this incredible country. Throughout this journey, I dare say that #SiteUnite was as strong as it gets.

We had an extraordinary few days discovering how unique this nation is. After a fruitful exchange between the SITE delegation, local authorities and the private sector, we set off to explore the destination.

We all knew coming in that we would experience incredible nature – a land of a thousand hills and wildlife, in particular the gorillas that live in the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda – and it surely did not disappoint. Here are few things that I did not realize about Rwanda before I came here:

  • Rwanda is the fourth safest country in the world and the safest in Africa.
  • Rwanda’s Parliament is made up of 70% women (highest in the world) and women are playing a huge role in the country’s economic miracle (7-8% GDP growth). Testimony to gender equality, we met Clara, the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and one of the most influential people in Rwanda’s Vision 2020 plan. Belise who is the RDB Chief Tourism Officer and Nelly who was recently appointed from the Office of the President to CEO of the Rwanda Convention Bureau.
  • Rwanda is amazingly clean. I am not talking most European city kind of clean, I am talking Singapore, Monaco or Switzerland clean. Everywhere Rwandans spend a few hours every day cleaning the streets and their neighborhoods
  • The Rwandans are among the friendliest, most hospitable, smiling and positive people that I have encountered (up there with the Filipinos and Omanis) and they are ready to host the world (no visa requirements).
  • After enduring a terrible genocide in 1994, Rwandans faced their history in a remarkably courageously way (the Genocide Museum does not cut corners). This nation is demonstrating a tremendous sense of resilience, inclusiveness and faith in the future under visionary leadership. Rwanda is actively promoting Ubumuntu, a universal bond of sharing that SITE Executive Summit Rwanda_Ubumuntu.jpgconnects all humanity

Because of this extraordinary experience, we are committed to furthering our partnership with the Rwanda Convention Bureau and the Rwanda Development Board to support the country’s vision to become a world-class Incentive Travel destination. It has all the ingredients and now 12 remarkable Ambassadors.

These are just a few of my impressions of this very unique country.

The saying goes that, when you leave Africa, a part of your heart and soul stays.

So true.

Rwanda: Food Delivery App Cuts Prices, Meal Arrival Time

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Jumia Food, a phone App service that delivers ready-to-eat meals for clients anywhere around Rwandan’s capital Kigali has come up with a game-changing innovation in the industry.

To further boost their customer experience, there will be a 40-minute delivery guarantee for all Jumia Food users, And if that service fails, a client will not be asked to pay for the next meal they order.

As part of this new delivery guarantee, delivery fees have also been cut by half and customers who order from the same location will enjoy free delivery. The guarantee is intended to fasten delivery process and increase convenience and affordability to the food ordering process.

Jumia Food already allows users to order food at the same price as they would pay at the restaurant with meals starting at Fr 2,000. This move makes it even more affordable for residents of Kigali to order food online.

“We know that customer experience is our top priority and our customers use our service for the convenience and easy-to-use application and website,” said Albert Munyabugingo, MD of Jumia Food Rwanda.

“Our customers expect to get their food delivered in the fastest time possible. That’s why are committed to deliver every meal within 40 minutes. Just in case something happens in the delivery process, and an order occurs to be late, we will make it up to our customers and offer them their next order with us for free”.

“Whether you are at office or home, Jumia Food has the delicious meals you’re craving, ready to be delivered in less than 40 minutes with just one click and almost no delivery fee. Effortless and quick,” he added.

About Jumia Food

Jumia food is a leading online food delivery marketplace, active in 11 countries in Africa. The company enables restaurants to become visible in the online and mobile world and provides them with a constantly evolving online technology.

For consumers, Jumia food offers the convenience to order food online and the widest gastronomic range, from which they can choose their favourite meal on the web or via the app.

More reporting from Hope Magazine

How Parents Can Prevent Overweight in Children

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Overweight in Childen

While malnutrition in Rwanda is still largely associated with children who don’t get enough food, improved living standards mean there is a growing risk of children becoming overweight or even obese due to a poor diet.

According to the ministry of health, children who are overweight or obese can develop health problems during childhood because of their weight. These include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, fatty liver disease, gallstones and risk factors for heart disease.

Being overweight or obese as a child or teenager can also have psychological effects for some, as it can lead to low self-esteem and a lack of confidence due to bullying. Such children may become withdrawn and avoid social contact, and this may lead to low mood and, in severe cases, depression.

Such health problems have traditionally affected adults, with overweight and obese adults having an increased risk of developing them, but because of the rise in childhood obesity, they are now affecting younger people.

Fortunately, if overweight and obesity are treated in childhood, these health problems may be reversed or prevented.

As a parent, it can sometimes be difficult to tell that your child is overweight. A child may not look particularly heavy, and because more children are becoming heavier at a younger age, people are becoming used to that.

For kids younger than 2, doctors use weight-for-length charts to determine how a baby’s weight compares with his length. Any child who falls at or above the 85th percentile may be considered overweight.

“If your child is overweight or obese, this means that they are carrying excess body fat,” explains Alexis Mucumbitsi, nutrition expert at Minisante. “If nothing is done about this, the extra weight that they are carrying may cause problems for their health.”

“The DHS 2010 shows that 7% of under-five children in Rwanda are overweight, and the problem is mostly appearing in children from middle- and high-class families with limited knowledge about healthy eating, and idle lifestyles for their children,” Mucumbitsi adds. “They are likely to spend less time exercising and more time in front of the TV, computer, or video-games. And today’s busy families have fewer free moments to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals and are fond of unhealthy food – quick and easy is the reality for many people.”

He remarks that research by Minisante shows that 52.6% of children between the ages of 6 and 12 have overconsumption of sugar, and 53% of household in Kigali feed their children on a diet highly packed with oil.

How you can know that your child is overweight

Depending on your child’s BMI (or weight-for-length measurement), a doctor may refer you to a registered dietitian for additional advice and, possibly, might recommend a comprehensive weight management program.

Nutrition expert Alexis Mucumbitsi says 53% of household in Kigali feed their children on a diet highly packed with oil. (photo Diane Mushimiyimana)

Fortunately, if overweight and obesity are recognized and treated in childhood and the teenage years, the problem is easier to solve.

One of the best ways to instill good habits in your child is to be a good role model. Children learn by example. Any changes you make to your child’s diet and lifestyle are much more likely to be accepted if the changes are small and involve the whole family.

All children need about 60 minutes of physical activity per day for good health, but it doesn’t need to be all at once. Several short 10-minute or even 5-minute bursts of activity throughout the day can be just as good as an hour-long stretch.

In this context, parents should also limit the time children spend on inactive pastimes like watching TV, playing video games and playing on electronic devices. There’s no hard and fast advice on how much is too much, but experts advise that children should watch no more than two hours of television each day, and remove all screens (including mobile phones) from their bedroom at night.

Apart from physical activities, diet is also important. Children, just like adults, should aim to eat five or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day. They’re a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

“Discourage your child from having too many sugary or high-fat foods like sweets, cakes, biscuits, some sugary cereals and soft drinks,” Mucumbitsi advises. “These foods and drinks tend to be high in calories and low in nutrients. Aim for your child to get most of their calories from healthier foods such as fruit and vegetables, and starchy food such as bread, potatoes, pasta and rice. And switch sweet drinks for water.”

Rwanda Genocide Suspect Protais Mpiranya is Confirmed Dead

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A Rwandan fugitive wanted for allegedly playing a major role in the country’s 1994 genocide has been confirmed dead, a prosecutor with a U.N.-backed tribunal said Thursday.

Protais Mpiranya, “the last of the major fugitives” indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, died in 2006 in the southern African nation of Zimbabwe, Serge Brammertz, chief prosecutor with the U.N. International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, said in a statement.

“For the victims of his crimes, Mpiranya was a feared and notorious fugitive” as leader of the presidential guard during the genocide, he said. “Confirming his death provides the solace of knowing that he cannot cause further harm.”

With the confirmed death of Mpiranya, there are now only five outstanding fugitives under the tribunal’s jurisdiction, the statement said.

The announcement in The Hague followed years of an investigation into the whereabouts of Mpiranya, who eluded arrest by using aliases.

He had been charged with multiple counts of genocide, complicity in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

“Notably, he was charged with responsibility for the murders of senior moderate Rwandan leaders at the start of the genocide, including Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana” and other national leaders, the statement said.

The mass killing of Rwanda’s Tutsi population was ignited on April 6, when a plane carrying President Juvénal Habyarimana was shot down and crashed in Kigali, the capital, killing the leader who, like most Rwandans, was an ethnic Hutu.

The Tutsi were blamed for downing the plane, and although they denied it, bands of Hutu extremists began killing them, including children, with support from the army, police and militias.

Chinese Man Gets 20 years in Rwanda for Whipping a Local Man

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A court in Rwanda sentenced a Chinese businessman to 20 years in prison for torture after he was filmed beating a local man last year.

Sun Shujun had been accused of beating his workers in a case that drew attention because he was filmed whipping a man tethered to a pole on the ground.

A Rwandan man, Renzaho Alexis, was sentenced to 12 years for his alleged role as an accomplice in the beatings.

The Chinese embassy in Rwanda acknowledged Tuesday’s verdict in a statement Wednesday urging Chinese citizens living in Rwanda to abide by local laws.

“Meanwhile, the embassy calls for the case to be handled appropriately in a rational, fair and just manner and requests the legitimate rights of the Chinese citizens to be properly protected,” the statement said.

Shujun’s victims are reported to have been former workers at a mine he operated in the rural Rutsiro district. They had been reportedly accused of theft.

He was arrested after the video of him beating a man, including on the head, was widely shared in August. He was later released on bail.

Rwanda courts spokesman Harrison Mutabazi said the convict has a right to appeal to a higher court.

Ruger’s Eye Coverage Could Negatively Affect Him!

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There was a super international live concert that was performed by upcoming Nigeria artists; Ruger and AV and Rwandan artists took place at Canal Olympia, Rebero.

‘Drip City Event’ was a super live concert of Saturday, February 19, 2022, took place at Canal Olympia, Rebero, Kigali. It was an international live concert that was performed by local upcoming artists including Ish Kevin, Afrique, Okkama, Ariel Wayz and Kenny K-Shot. It was also performed by Nigerian artists: Ruger( Mr. Dior) and AV.

“Thefacts.rw” tried to collect all super innovations involved in the international live concert.

1. Ish Kevin was early stopped to perform and made him to disconnect technical instruments.

Ish Kevin is among Rwandan rapper who are singing trappish songs and having fans. This trappish man came on stage after all Rwandan artists including Ish Kevin, Okkama, Ariel Wayz, Afrique and Kenny K-Shot. He was stopped to perform in order to call up Nigerian artists.

After disturbing moment over his performance, he was ordered to leave the stage. He stepped down with sadness. Immediately, he disconnected used instruments.

2. Fans of Ish Kevin stoned super MC Lion Manzi.

After departure of Ish Kevin, Lion Manzi got on stage and Ish Kevin’ s fans stoned him by begging him to bring again super trapper, Ish Kevin.

Honestly, Lion Manzi asked forgiveness and informed fans that time made them to rush the party. He told fans that in coming moment Ish Kevin could come back on stage.

After boom of Ish Kevin’ s fans wanting his come back on stage, party controllers decided to call him and again performed by finishing what he had started.

3. Waited Nigerian artists performed shorter time.

The international live concert was highly advertised and asked fans to be ready. Different fans attended the live concert for purpose of meeting with super Nigerian artists: Ruger and AV.

Unexpectedly, they performed shorter time than what was expected by fans. There was no artist among them performed over four songs.

The first Nigerian artist who is AV climbed the stage about 21:41′ clearly put fans into happiness state. He started with loved song”Confess.”

4. Waited artist ‘Ruger’ performed shorter time.

This international artist who comes from Nigeria, performed shorter time than what was expected. He came on stage after performance of Rwandan trapper, Ish Kevin.

He only performed three songs and left stage surprisedly, fans guessed that he would come back in stage but he didn’t.

5. Fans made him(Ruger) to fall down, guessed that he took alcohol irresponsibly.

After performance of his loved song’Dior’ he moved slowly by greeting fans, one of his fans took his hand making him to fall down like drunken man. People guessed that he took alcohol irresponsibly.

Other people denounced that his uniqueness of covering his eyes could affect his brain to lose control and causing him to lose mental stability. It was seen in his live concerts, he likes to perform short time standing and other times performing by sitting.

Miss Rwanda 2022: Only 9 to Pass in Southern Province at First Selection

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First selection of Miss Rwanda 2022 has just continued in Southern Province and only nine candidates have got “pass” from 47.

On this Saturday, February 5,2022, Miss Rwanda 2022 first selection has just been done in Southern Province, Huye town at Credo Hotel. Surprisedly, only nine candidates have just got” pass” to represent Southern Province.

It is the twelfth competition of Miss Rwanda, basic selection is still being practiced. First selection was done in Southern Province and passed only nine girls from 47.

It was unveiled all registered girls were 82 but have attended only 47. Judges have got that only better girls were nine. They are going to represent Southern Province.

Girls who have got “pass” are Melissa Ange Ituze(number 14), Elizabeth Tanganyika (number 1), Michelle Ashimwe (number 32), Jeannette Uwimana (number 40), Queen Kamikazi (number 13), Happiness Ikirezi (number 3), Belyse(number31), Huggete Sabine Irakoze (number 34) and Melissa Keza (number24).

On this Sunday, first selection continues in Eastern Province, Kayonza District.

Rwanda Reopens Uganda Border to Trucks

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Rwandan authorities on Monday opened the Uganda border to truckers after nearly three years of a tense standoff, but other travelers were held back by immigration officials.

In deciding to reopen the border, Rwanda warned in a statement Friday that “pending issues” must be resolved before relations can be normalized with Uganda.

Now Rwandan authorities say travel to Uganda via the land border is restricted to essential travelers until COVID-19 prevention measures are put in place. The decision has disappointed traders in Rwanda and Uganda who had hoped for a return to normal business.

Only truckers and Rwandan citizens or returning residents are permitted to cross from Uganda into Rwanda, Rwandan government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo said on Twitter.

“You cannot say that you have opened for the trucks alone and then you say you have opened the border. Some of us are even fully vaccinated, then why do you bar us?” said Rwandan trader Charles Mugabo.

Rwanda first closed the busy Gatuna border crossing in Feb. 2019, accusing Ugandan authorities of backing rebels opposed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame and demanding the expulsion from Uganda of the business interests of a Rwandan tycoon who is critical of Kagame.

Subsequent talks mediated by Angola and Congo appeared to fail to resolve the dispute, compelling Uganda to negotiate privately with Rwanda, which had ordered its citizens not to travel to Uganda.

But Ugandan officials made a counter-charge accusing Rwandan state agents of operating unlawfully in Uganda, including in the alleged abductions of Rwandan citizens wanted back home.

Friday’s announcement of plans to reopen the border came after a period of quiet diplomacy during which Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni dispatched envoys including his son to negotiate with Kagame.

Sherrie Silver Donates to 108 families

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The international dancer, Sherrie Silver who normally lives abroad, in these days, comes back to her root, Rwanda. She supported and delivered food to poor 108 families who are inhabiting in Kigali City.

It was uncovered that Sherrie grew up in harsh condition before becoming famous one all over the world. It made her to come back and involving in charitable act; supporting poor families to get food.

That charitable act happened on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at charitable compound, Gisimba, Nyamirambo, Kigali. This international dancer showed kindness where she left away her fame and held up sacks of flour and drinks:Cassava, bananas, beans and cabbages, delivering them to those poor families. They emotionally appreciated her.

By using video that was captured by her friends came along with her from England. They came for helping her mobilization, which is called ” Feed the hungry.” She told her flock followers on her social media (platforms); it is time for helping poor people.

After delivering them, Sherrie publicly said, she was very grateful.

” I am so happy. It is a good act, every one can do it. If I enable to share food to above 100 families and you can also do it.”

” I do not image there is one who is still suffering from hunger. This is a special mobilization, I initiate. We may have spirit of kinship. So, we could overcome sufferings.”

She was asked about why she initiated that act at charitable compound, Gisimba instead of going back to original district, Huye. She answered that it was caused by various acts including; she normally has projects with that agency.

Sherrie said that it could be better to Hotels searching for poor people and giving them remained food instead of casting them.

This girl, Sherrie Silver was famously known in the video song of Childish Gambino, leading her to hold up trophy of MTV Music Video Award 2018. She previously bought apartment in England.

Sherrie Silver directed dance system of Rihanna’s movie and Childish Gambino ” Guava Island.” She also held collaboration with French Montana.

9 Pass Through Miss Rwanda – Northern Province

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The First selection of Miss Rwanda contestants has just been initiated in the Northern Province of Rwanda and only nine(9) candidates have passed through.

The event held last Saturday, January 29, 2022 was the first selection of Miss Rwanda 2022. The event was held in the Northern Province of Rwanda. It has been reported that only nine(9) candidates passed through the selection process. They won the competition from 43 candidates who attended the first selection. It was uncovered who were registered in Northern Province were 51 candidates. Some winners were taken by emotions and broken into tears.

The journey of selecting who deserves crown of Miss Rwanda 2022, has been started in Northen Province of Rwanda, district of Musanze.

This first selection, has got only nine girls from 43 candidates. They are going to represent Nothern Province in the coming stages that leading to finale.

Both nine winners were taken by strong emotions and some of them broken into tears. The first winner, who got ” pass” first, is Ntaganira, number 22; she came from Kigali City and engaged in competition of Northern Province.

The second winner, is Mutavu, number 37. The third, is Nshuti Vanessa, number 04. The fourth winner, is Aliane Bagiriteto, number 08. The firth winner, is Mignone Uwase, number 01. The sixth winner, is Dianah Umutoniwase, number 10.

Who comes as the seventh winner is Raissa Cyiza, number 33. The eighth winner, is Emmanuella Kaberuka, number 30; she is taken by strong emotions and made her to lose control. The last girl, is Nicole Uwonkunda, number 40.

Those nine(9) girls are going to represent Nothern Province, Rwanda in other stages leading to finale.

First selection is going on, Sunday, 30 January 2022, selection continues in Western Province.

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