One man who may have to do a lot of explaining about his suspension of a controversial business is the managing director of RIMEG, Charles Kabonero. It is believed that the renowned journalist is heading to the US for further studies. In a way, Kabonero is like other Rwandans who go abroad, however he has left many wondering if the study trip necessitated closure of his media group company. It is even reportedly said that he obtained funds from one of the embassies to finance his studies. Sources close to him also informed our scouts that by December, he will be in Boston where he will probably settle for further studies and new job. Kabonero himself told our scouts that he is working around the clock to obtain necessary document for his journey. Kigali sex peddlers target CHOGM With less than a month left to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kampala, the security personnel in Uganda are still concerned about the sluts especially from Rwanda flocking the country. News on Kampala streets says many English speaking Rwandan prostitutes have since last year acquired passports and ready for chogm to benefit equally from dollars from the expected visitors. Steps to beef up security are in high gear, and Police has deployed a 5,300-strong special unit in the city and suburbs strictly for monitoring sex workers. Information from immigration offices indicates that, more girls acquired passports since last year. Watch this space for updates on chogm preparations. Paris warming for trip to Rwanda The fashion icon, heiress of Hilton hotel, Paris Hilton is said to be nervously warming for her first ever trip in Africa. In her recent interview with E! Online, Paris said she will be landing in the country early November. According to our snoops, Paris was invited to visit Rwanda by Scott Lazerson( local NGO) for a charity and humanitarian trip. The 26-year-old socialite’s aim of visit is to create awareness about impacts of Genocide in the country and poverty in post-conflict countries in Africa to the rest of the world. Meanwhile, it’s also highly speculated, Paris’ trip to Rwanda will be filmed on Reality TV programme. Rastafarians pay tribute to reggae legend Latest on grapevine is, yesterday all roads led to Alpha Palace Hotel, where the community of Rastafarians in the country staged a live concert in respect of the deceased legend, Lucky Philip Dude. Among the Rastafarians that performed included Natty Dread, Holy Doves and after they headed to Contact FM offices for a vigil. Dube was last week assassinated in an attempted car hijacking in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, at approximately 8pm, when he was dropping off his children at a family member’s house. Meanwhile, the funeral service which was set on 28th October, at The Farmer’s Hall in New Castle, was on 23rd cancelled to Wednesday 24th October, and he was buried in home town in Bassline, New Town. KCC consoles Miss Kigali losers Kigali City Council recently dined with disqualified Miss Kigali contestants and each walked away with a package of Frw50.000. The campaign which is in line with Kigali city celebrating 100years of success recently saw 22 beauties contesting in a competitive show. And among these, at least 12 were disqualified during the preliminaries, leaving 10 to compete for the finals, which are salted for 3rd of November. The Vice Mayor Kigali City, Jeanne D’arc Gakuba, who represented the mayor opened the social event with an encouraging message, which left many, not only relieved but also confident once more, after have been disgraced by the public vote. “To us, we shall always be regarding you as Miss and you should therefore maintain the dignity.” Gakuba said AY set to launch video Rwandan Tanzania based musician, actor and model, Ambwene Allen Yessayah, a.k.a, AY is set to launch his latest video in the country, next month. The teenager rapper, who has stolen the show from his tuneful legends, has captured the world with his musical tone, and he has so far performed in: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Africa and England, leaving many of his fans yearning for more and more of his live gigs. According to our snoops, one of AY’s latest hits: “Mademu watafutaji”, meaning (Hard working ladies), is said to be a hit on East’s Africa’s airwaves, and number hit on FM stations in Tanzania. Watch this space! Ends
