Man held over attempt to kill mother

A 25-year old man identified as Edison Nkubana is in police custody in eastern Rwanda after trying to kill his mother and his step siblings over property.

Nkubana had just returned from prison serving a five-month jail term for assault when he pounced on his mother with a panga.

The mother escaped the ordeal following an intervention from neighbours.

It was however, only when the police forced him out of the house as he wielded the panga.

According to neighbours, Nkubana had been accusing his mother and his siblings of taking his father’s property when they are not of the same ethnicity as him.

PWLDs meet

People Living With Disabilities in Rusizi district over the weekend concluded a 3-day workshop that aimed at discussing ways they can develop themselves.

During the workshop the disabled agreed to establish associations and cooperatives that will help improve their lives.

Nyamasheke residents hailed

Officials from Nyamasheke district Sunday hailed residents who responded positively to the government policy of land consolidation.

Among the residents who were recognised included two who practiced maize farming on over 3 hectares and got better yields.

Oscar Nzeyimana, in charge of economic planning in the district argued other residents to emulate these farmers to get better produce.

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