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The High Court has sentenced the former University of Rwanda (UR) lecturer, Christopher Kayumba to a two-year suspended sentence, after convicting him for being an accessory to the crime of rape.
Crime

Former UR lecturer Kayumba gets suspended sentence in rape case

Thursday, November 02, 2023
Dr. Nganji. Net photo
Crime

Why producer Dr. Nganji got arrested

Thursday, November 02, 2023
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday granted bail to Benoit Munyankindi, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY).
Crime

Ferwacy boss Munyankindi granted bail

Monday, October 30, 2023
The German Historical Museum. Net photo
Crime

Return of Rwandan skulls from Germany will reach crucial stage early next year

Monday, October 30, 2023
The Governor of Eastern Province, Commissioner General of Police (rtd) Emmanuel Gasana has been arrested over abusing the authority granted to him by the law. File
Crime

Eastern Province governor Gasana arrested

Thursday, October 26, 2023
RIB have confirmed that they have in custody two people on suspicion of charges connected to forging documents in an attempt to get ineligible football prospects land a place in the Bayern Munich Academy. Photo by Igihe
Crime

Two arrested as Bayern Munich Academy Rwanda saga takes new twist

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
SP Dalanoe Nyagatare, an officer of Rwanda Correctional Services who is in custody over charges of intentional assault or battery.
Crime

Prisons officer to be arraigned over assault

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
RIB says Uwitonze was caught red-handed as he received a bribe of Rwf25 million, on October 20. Courtesy
Crime

Prosecution takes over case of Rwanda Standard Board official

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Crime

Former cooperatives agency boss, co-accused appeal adjourned

Monday, October 23, 2023
Benoît Munyankindi, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY). PHOTO BY IGIHE
Crime

Ferwacy boss Munyankindi appeals against his remand

Monday, October 23, 2023
Joseph Harerimana, known as Apostle Yongwe, a Kigali preacher accused of defrauding people by taking money from them in exchange for miracles, during a hearing session on Monday, October 23. Courtesy
Crime

Apostle Yongwe: Money solicited was for prayer logistics, not for miracles

Monday, October 23, 2023
RIB says Uwitonze was caught red-handed as he received a bribe of Rwf 25 million, on October 20. Courtesy
Crime

Rwanda Standard Board official arrested over Rwf25m bribe

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Rwandan officials (Right) meet their Burundian counterparts at the border for the transfer that did not happen.
Crime

Burundian suspected of stealing money injures self to hinder transfer from Rwanda

Friday, October 20, 2023
Genocide suspect, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa, accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
Crime

Witnesses pin Genocide suspect Twahirwa on rape, leading Interahamwe militia

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addresses the UN General Assembly’s General Debate on the report of the International Residual Mechanisms for Criminal Tribunals. Courtesy
Crime

Suspending Kabuga trial a slap in the face of Genocide survivors – Envoy

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Moussa Faki, African Union Chairperson. INTERNET PHOTO
Crime

Scammers impersonate AU boss, make video calls to world leaders

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
RIB has handed over the case of SP Dalanoe Nyagatare, an officer of Rwanda Correctional Services to the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) over charges of intentional assault or battery.
Crime

Correctional officer's case goes to prosecution

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Joseph Harerimana, a preacher known as Apostle Yongwe, was arrested for allegedly deceiving followers by making false promises of securing visas and job promotions. File
Crime

Apostle Yongwe to be arraigned

Monday, October 16, 2023
Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid - the former organizer of Miss Rwanda - has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million. Courtesy
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison. What's next?

Saturday, October 14, 2023
Dieudonne Ishimwe, alias Prince Kid, consults with his lawyers at the High Court chambers in Nyamirambo earlier this year. File.
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison

Friday, October 13, 2023