Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda

STORY: Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the campaign 2. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): PAUL KAGAME, Presidential candidate for the ruling party RPF 3. various of the campaign STORYLINE: Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): PAUL KAGAME, Presidential candidate for the ruling party

China-made electric buses gain popularity in Rwanda

STORY: China-made electric buses gain popularity in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electric buses 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOREEN ORISHABA, Managing Director of BasiGo Rwanda 3. various of the electric buses 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): INNOCENT UMUHOZA, Driver with BasiGo 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): FRANK NKOTAMYI, Electric bus passenger STORYLINE: China-made electric buses have renewed public transportation in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, winning the hearts of local residents with their eco-friendly and convenient riding experience. BasiGo, a Kenya-based company importing electric buses from China, has worked with three public transport company operators in Rwanda. Benefiting from the increasing popularity of these electric buses in Rwanda, BasiGo has witnessed a surge in orders since it started a pilot service roughly three months ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOREEN ORISHABA, Managing D

16th Tour of Rwanda int'l cycling competition kicks off

STORY: 16th Tour of Rwanda int'l cycling competition kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the game 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ERIC MUHOZA, Rider from Team Rwanda 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERHAWI KUDUS, Eritrean rider STORYLINE: The 16th edition of the Tour of Rwanda international cycling competition commenced on Sunday in Rwanda's capital Kigali, with a Belgian team rider clinching the inaugural yellow jersey. The event was officially started by Rwanda's Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa, who flagged off the first stage, a team time trial that spanned an 18-km-long circuit around Kigali. Belgian team Soudal Quick-Step triumphed in the first stage, completing the team time trial in 20 minutes and 32 seconds. Jonathan Vervenne, from the winning team, earned the first yellow jersey. A total of 94 riders from 19 teams across the world are taking part in the annual race. The race to run until February 25

Tea industry helps improve rural livelihoods in Rwanda's Nyabihu district

STORY: Tea industry helps improve rural livelihoods in Rwanda's Nyabihu district SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tea leaves 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): MARCELINE MUKAMANA, Tea picker at Nyabihu tea factory 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN BAPTISTE RUKIRAMACUMU, Tea picker at Nyabihu tea factory 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): YVES MUNGWAKUZWE, Director General of Nyabihu tea company STORYLINE: In the lush landscapes of the Rambura sector, Nyabihu district in the Western Province of Rwanda, tea picking has evolved beyond a mere profession; it has become a lifeline for individuals like Marceline Mukamana, a single mother of three. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): MARCELINE MUKAMANA, Tea picker at Nyabihu tea factory "Harvesting tea has helped my personal growth. It enables me to cover health insurance expenses and purchase essential items such as clothes for my children and food, and other household necessiti

Rwanda's company produces compost fertilizers to boost local agriculture

STORY: Rwanda's company produces compost fertilizers to boost local agriculture SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the waste transformation process 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALAIN CHRISTIAN RUZINDANA, Co-founder of Green Care Rwanda Limited 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): YVES NIYONKURU, Local farmer in Huye District STORYLINE: In the heart of Huye District, Rwanda, Green Care Rwanda Limited, a youth-led initiative, is reshaping the landscape of waste management while sowing the seeds of agricultural prosperity. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua recently, Alain Christian Ruzindana, co-founder of Green Care Rwanda Limited, which was established in 2016, shared the inspiring journey of how their compost fertilizers are not only preserving the environment but also revolutionizing yields for local farmers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALAIN CHRISTIAN RUZINDANA, Co-founder of Green Care Rwanda Limited "It's a w

Chinese-built roads improve traffic, livelihoods in Rwanda

STORY: Chinese-built roads improve traffic, livelihoods in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-built roads 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): CLEOPHAS JUMAPIRI, Rwandan citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN DE DIEU RUTAGANDA, Rwandan citizen 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kirundi): ALFRED NTAKIRUTIMANA, Burundian refugee living in Rwanda STORYLINE: Rwandan citizens have said that Chinese-built roads and bridges have not only enhanced accessibility, but also led to improved traffic flow and better livelihoods in their country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): CLEOPHAS JUMAPIRI, Rwandan citizen "Before the construction of this bridge, there was a significant amount of traffic that led to accidents. After its construction, it is now safe for us to ride, with dedicated lanes for both cars and cyclists. We are grateful to the Chinese company for their excellent work on our roads, particularly on this bridge. They have done a

Rwanda commits to standardization to accelerate domestic products competitiveness

STORY: Rwanda commits to standardization to accelerate domestic products competitiveness DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers working in factories in Rwanda 2. various of factories in Rwanda 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL GATERA, National standards division manager at the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN JACQUES NDAYISENGA, Managing director of UFACO Garments Ltd 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSE ALCORTA, Head of standards development at ISO STORYLINE: Rwanda is strengthening efforts to improve the quality and competitiveness of its products on the global market, which can contribute to economic growth and development in the country. Emmanuel Gatera, the national standards division manager at the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), told Xinhua in an interview Monday that since Rwanda became a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2003, the country has significantly increased its

Rwandan farmers boost milk production through cow fodder cultivation

STORY: Rwandan farmers boost milk production through cow fodder cultivation DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cows and farmland 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): LIVINGSTONE ABIYINGOMA, Local farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): THOMAS RUKERA, Local farmer STORYLINE: Some livestock farmers in Rwanda have witnessed a remarkable increase in milk production by adopting innovative farming practices, primarily centered around grass cultivation. Livingstone Abiyingoma and Thomas Rukera, both local livestock farmers in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, shared their practices with Xinhua recently on how the cultivation of various cow fodder species has transformed their dairy operations, allowing them to provide for their families and support their children's education. Abiyingoma initially faced challenges with low milk production during the dry season. He, however, has witnessed a significant boost in milk yields with support from the Rwanda D

Rwanda marks national harvest day with call to strengthen unity, eradicate household poverty

STORY: Rwanda marks national harvest day with call to strengthen unity, eradicate household poverty DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rwandans celebrating National Harvest Day 2. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): ILDEPHONSE MUSAFIRI, Rwanda's minister of agriculture and animal resources STORYLINE: Rwanda on Friday celebrated the National Harvest Day commonly known as "Umuganura," with a focus on encouraging Rwandans to make efforts to strengthen national unity, eradicate household poverty, and achieve prosperity. The festival, which falls on the first Friday of the month of August, is a cultural event to celebrate the harvest. Rwandans from all walks of life gathered in their respective villages to share and celebrate the achievements of their harvest. Celebrations of the harvest day at the national level were held in the Gihango sector, Rutsiro District, Western Province, and attracted hundreds of people, including residents and government official

26th Rwanda International Trade Fair held in Kigali

STORY: 26th Rwanda International Trade Fair held in Kigali DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Rwanda International Trade Fair 2. various of Jeanne Mubiligi, the acting chairperson of the Private Sector Federation 3. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): JEAN-CHRYSOSTOME NGABITSINZE, Rwandan minister of trade and industry STORYLINE: The 26th Rwanda International Trade Fair is underway in the country's capital city of Kigali. The exhibition has attracted 413 exhibitors from around the world. Jeanne Mubiligi, the acting chairperson of the Private Sector Federation, an organization dedicated to promoting and representing the interests of the Rwandan business community, said the exhibition keeps growing each year, with many outsiders showing interest in showcasing their products in Rwanda and others wishing to partner with Rwandan companies. Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, Rwandan minister of trade and industry, said the ministry is working to facilitate b

Progress in gender equality advances growth, stability in Rwanda

STORY: Progress in gender equality advances growth, stability in Rwanda DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kigali and local women 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SILAS NGAYABOSHYA, Director general of Gender Promotion and Women Empowerment at the Rwandan Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): APOLLINAIRE MUGIRANEZA, Business woman STORYLINE: A Rwandan senior official has said Rwanda has made remarkable development strides in the past three decades with a strong focus on gender equality and women's empowerment, which has stimulated economic growth and boosted private and public sector performance. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SILAS NGAYABOSHYA, Director general of Gender Promotion and Women Empowerment at Rwandan Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion "We have had even a progressed constitution that specifically made clear at least 30 percent of seats or positions in different institutions should belong to women, and this h

Juncao technology draws big attention at Rwanda's agricultural show

STORY: Juncao technology draws big attention at Rwanda's agricultural show DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the agriculture expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ETIENNE SHEMA, Visitor 3. various of the agriculture expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MEDIATRICE HATUNGIMANA, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) official STORYLINE: Mushroom soup is common on the menu of many restaurants in Rwanda. And so it is perhaps of little surprise that as the Rwanda agriculture show wound up this week at Mulindi showground in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, Chinese-invented Juncao technology for mushroom growing drew a lot of attention from visitors. The exhibition, an annual event that ran until July 29 under the theme "Transforming Agriculture into a Resilient and Competitive Sector through Technology, Innovation and Investment," was organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, with the attendance of abou

Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies

STORY: Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of agriculture expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAUSTIN MIGISHA, Partnership officer for KickStart International 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN HAKIZIMANA, Youth engagement in Agriculture Network employee STORYLINE: An agriculture exhibition is showcasing modern technologies to Rwandan farmers to help them raise crop output and improve livelihoods. The annual event, organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, is held this year under the theme "Transforming Agriculture into a Resilient and Competitive Sector through Technology, Innovation and Investment." A starter pump, designed to help farmers grow crops uninterrupted all year round and avoid dependence on rainfall, is one of the technologies showcased at the July 20-29 show in Mulindi show ground in Kigali, the Rwandan capital. Designed by KickStart Internationa

Rwanda launches campaign to tackle rising alcohol use among youth

STORY: Rwanda launches campaign to tackle rising alcohol use among youth DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iwacu Plus 250 Bar 2. various of Francois Uwinkindi, Division manager of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANCOIS UWINKINDI, Division manager of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YVONNE AHISHIZE, Manager of Iwacu Plus 250 Bar and Restaurant in Kigali 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): TEDDY NIYONGIRA, Waitress of Iwacu Plus 250 Bar and Restaurant in Kigali STORYLINE: The Rwandan government has launched a campaign called "TunyweLess" ("Let's Drink Less" in Kiswahili) after a recent survey showed a significant increase in alcohol consumption among people, especially the youth, in the country. The campaign aims to urge people to either stop drinking or drink less, Francois Uwinkindi, division manager of non-communicab

Chinese community in Rwanda donates relief supplies to flood-affected school

STORY: Chinese community in Rwanda donates relief supplies to flood-affected school DATELINE: June 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of areas affected by flood 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YIN QINGRI, Chairman of Chinese community in Rwanda 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): ONESPHORE NTAWIGOMWA, Director of Groupe Scolaire St Paul Rurembo STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Rwanda on Saturday donated a supply of relief aid to Groupe Scolaire St Paul Rurembo in Nyabihu district, western province, which was among those affected by recent floods and landslides. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YIN QINGRI, Chairman of Chinese community in Rwanda "Because of the big rain, the biggest damaged areas are western and northern provinces. That's why we chose the western province. We wanted to show them that we are together with the sisters and brothers here." SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): ONESPHORE NTAWIGOMWA, Director of Groupe Scolaire St Paul Rurembo "Some children at our school have

Rwanda strives to alleviate suffering of flood victims

STORY: Rwanda strives to alleviate suffering of flood victims DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flooding and landslides 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): CLEMANTINE MUKANOHERI, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JUSTINE UWABABYEYI, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): JOHN HAKIZIMANA, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Kinyarwanda): ORESTE TUGANEYEZU, Director of Gisenyi Hospital 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DEOGRATIAS NZABONIMPA, Acting mayor of Rubavu district STORYLINE: For families living in the Rubavu district in western Rwanda, one of the areas that were hit by flooding and landslides recently, the disasters brought uncertainty to their future. Fortunately, authorities are taking action to help local people resume normal life. At least 135 people were killed and 110 others injured in the disasters triggered by heavy rains last month in the East African country. More than 20,000 people were displaced after 5,963 houses were d

Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities

STORY: Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee camps in Kigali, Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ESPERANCE MUSANGANIRE, DRC refugee in Kigeme refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): ALAIN GUSTAVE NGWIJE, Burundian refugee in Mahama refugee camp 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEANNETTE UWIMANA, Acting project manager of "Jya Mbere" STORYLINE: Esperance Musanganire, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fled her war-torn homeland and arrived in Rwanda in 2012, in search of safety and a better future. Despite numerous challenges facing refugees like her, Musanganire is determined to rebuild her life and contribute positively to her new community in Kigeme refugee camp, in Nyamagabe, a district in Rwanda's Southern Province. Using savings from working at construction sites, she started with an initial capital of 20,000 Rwandan francs (about 17.6 U.S. dol

Kids' time: best wishes for Year of Rabbit

STORY: Kids' time: best wishes for Year of Rabbit DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children saying New Year wishes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Children from China's Yunnan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Child from China's Sichuan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Child from China's Fujian 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Italian): Children from Italy 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Thai): Child from Thailand 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): Child from France 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Tagalog): Child from the Philippines 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Spanish): Children from Spain 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Kinyarwanda): Child from Rwanda 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Greek): Child from Greece 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Czech): Student form the Czech Republic 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (Amharic): Child from Ethiopia 14. SOUNDBITE 13 (Russian): Child from Russia 15. SOUNDBITE 14 (Korean): Child from South Korea 16. SOUNDBITE 15 (Danish): Brothers from Denmark 17. SOUNDBITE 16 (English): Child from UK 18. SOUNDBITE 17 (Lao): Children from Laos 19. SOUNDB

Chinese-built road helps ease traffic flow in Rwanda

STORY: Chinese-built road helps ease traffic flow in Rwanda DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese-built road in Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): MANIRAGABA ALBERT, Gahanga resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TIAN CHONG, Project manager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LILIANE NIKUZE, CRBC employee STORYLINE: A Chinese-built road upgrading project in Rwanda has helped ease traffic and facilitate the flow of goods in the country. The upgraded road, stretching 13.8 km, links the Sonatube roundabout in Rwanda's capital Kigali and the Akagera bridge in the Bugesera district. It forms part of an avenue leading to Rwanda's new Bugesera International Airport located 40 km south of the Kigali International Airport. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): MANIRAGABA ALBERT, Gahanga resident "This road connects us to Bugesera. It is very good. Now there are many shops along the road. More and more people come to do business here because of this road, which

Chinese medical team provides free treatment to Rwandans

STORY: Chinese medical team provides free treatment to Rwandans DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various f the medical outreach 2. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): NANCILE NYIRANEZA, Farmer 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JEAN MARIE VIANNEY BARINZI, Head of the health center 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHIHONG, Chinese medical team member STORYLINE: A Chinese medical team set up a three-day free medical outreach program at a health center in Rwanda this week, helping hundreds of Rwandan residents in need. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): NANCILE NYIRANEZA, Farmer "I have suffered from back pain for the last five years. Sometimes I treat it and there seems to be a relief. But it keeps coming back. It affects my farming activities because with this pain I cannot bend for long, so I have come here for treatment. I thank the Chinese medical team for extending free treatment to Rwandans. I thank them for thinking about us. I trust that we shall heal. There are some people with

China-aided borehole project boosts water access in eastern Rwanda

STORY: China-aided borehole project boosts water access in eastern Rwanda DATELINE: May 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:29 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): MAGNIFIQUE HABIMANA, Headteacher of GS Rwinkwavu school 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): MAGNIFIQUE HABIMANA, Headteacher of GS Rwinkwavu school 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PROSPER MANIKUZE, Standards and quality control specialist in Rwanda's Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Kinyarwanda): CLARISSE UWERA, Resident of Murambi in Gatsibo district 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN DAMASCENE HARELIMANA, Vice mayor of Kayonza district 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN JINKE, Manager of the Chinese borehole drilling project STORYLINE: Thousands of residents in eastern Rwanda once did not have easy access to clean and safe water due to recurrent drought. In the Rwinkwavu area in Kayonza district, Eastern Province, for instance, residents were forced to walk long distance to reach th

Ordinary Rwandan saved 104 Tutsis during 1994 genocide

STORY: Ordinary Rwandan saved 104 Tutsis during 1994 genocide DATELINE: April 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Kigali 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): SOSTHENE NIYITEGEKA, Rwandan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): SOSTHENE NIYITEGEKA, Rwandan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): SOSTHENE NIYITEGEKA, Rwandan STORYLINE: As Rwanda proceeds with 100 days of commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, stories of the tragedy are still fresh in the memories of eyewitnesses. Sosthene Niyitegeka is a Hutu, but he managed to help 104 Tutsis in 1994. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): SOSTHENE NIYITEGEKA, Rwandan "In my village, the Interahamwe intensified killings. Many Tutsis started coming to my home, and it became challenging to keep them because I knew, if the Interahamwe discovered them, I would die with them and my entire family." SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): SOSTHENE NIYITEGEKA, Rwandan "Whenever they heard that the Interahamwe wanted to co

Rwanda's Umuganda community work resumes, after two-year suspension due to COVID-19

STORY: Rwanda's Umuganda community work resumes, after two-year suspension due to COVID-19 DATELINE: March 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:08 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the community work 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PUDENCE RUBINGISA, Mayor of Kigali 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): NOEL NSHIMIYIMANA, Resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VANESSA UMUTONI, Resident STORYLINE: Rwandan citizens on Saturday formally resumed monthly community work, locally known as Umuganda, after significant decline in COVID-19 infections, for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020. About 1,500 people gathered at Bumbogo, in a suburb of Rwanda's capital city, Kigali, to clear bushes, drainage channels and to sweep the streets during community work. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PUDENCE RUBINGISA, Mayor of Kigali "We've been joined by the specialists and also the directors-generals from different entities and organs like Rwanda Water Board and the water sector that has been badly affected by the