Monthly Archives: March 2010
Rwanda: Kagame Challenges Clergy on Leadership
The New Times-Rwanda
By: Edmund Kagire and Bonny Mukombozi
March 28, 2010
Kigali — President Paul Kagame has challenged religious leaders to put the interests of their flock before their own, if they are to live up to the biblical character of the ‘good shepherd’.
President Kagame gave the advice yesterday while officiating at the consecration ceremony of Rev. [...]
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American Idol Star Kris Allen in Rwanda for TOMS Shoe Drop
This week American Idol star, Kris Allen, is visiting Rwanda for the first time to support a shoe drop for the kids from TOMS Shoes. The Bridge2Rwanda team is there on the scene to support this event and help facilitate the distribution of shoes to the needy children. We will have lots to [...]
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Meet the Borrowed Talent Team in Rwanda
Rwandans dream BIG, but are practical enough to borrow talent from around the world to help them learn to do it for themselves. Bridge2Rwanda mobilizes self-funded volunteers who lend their talent to Rwanda. We have placed volunteers at Sonrise School, Ishema Hotel, KICS, Urwego Opportunity Bank, Rwanda Development Bank and King Faisal Hospital. We intend [...]
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Transform Visions Into Reality, says Pres. Paul Kagame
BY SARAH WAMBUI
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Rwandan President Paul Kagame is now challenging African leaders to stop making glamorous developmental blueprints without backing them up with action.
Mr Kagame who spoke during the two-day Pan African media conference that opened in Nairobi on Thursday said African countries would only achieve their long and medium term [...]
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Bishop Rucyahana Retires in Rwanda
The New Times – Rwanda’s First Daily
By Eugene Mutara
March 16th, 2010
Bishop, John Rucyahana, who has been at the helm of Shyira Anglican Church Diocese for the last 13 years, has quit after reaching the retirement age.
Rucyahana’s retirement request was approved by the Diocesan High Council during its recent meeting.
He will be replaced by Rev. Dr. [...]
University of Pacific President to present Kagame with honorary Doctor of Laws Degree
By Dr. Joseph Brennan
University of the Pacific
Friday, March 12th, 2010
Rwanda President Paul Kagame is scheduled to speak at the University of the Pacific on April 14, 2005. He will discuss progress Rwanda has made in the last ten years.
Many Americans have been moved by the powerful performances in the films “Hotel Rwanda” and HBO film [...]
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Rwanda Formally Welcomed Into Commonwealth
By Selah Hennessy | London
March 8, 2010
Members of traditional Rwandan dance troupe perform in London 8 Mar 2010 on day Rwanda was accepted into Commonwealth
Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined celebrations in England as Rwanda was formally welcomed into the Commonwealth Club of Nations.
Rwandan performers opened the Commonwealth Day ceremony with a traditional dance and Rwandan [...]
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Rwamagana women vow to end poverty
The New Times – Rwanda’s First Daily
By Stephen Rwembeho
March 8th, 2010
RWAMAGANA – A group of rural women leaders in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province have vowed to end poverty in their respective communities.
The women made the resolution during a two-day women leaders’ workshop last week, held to discuss the implication of the International Women’s Day in [...]
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Rwanda Gov’t to adopt new strategy for Information Technology
The New Times, March 6, 2010
By Frank Kanyesigye
The Government, through Rwanda Information Communication Technology Association (RICTA) is set to boost ICT development in the country by coming up with a new strategy that will ensure a vibrant sector.
This was disclosed, Thursday, during a one day dialogue that brought together RICTA, Government officials and other stakeholders [...]
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