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 promotes quality, safe hotel dining to enhance tourist experience

STORY: Rwanda promotes quality, safe hotel dining to enhance tourist experience DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rwanda's tourism, kitchen and food processing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN BOSCO MULINDI, Director of the RSB Product Certification Unit 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HERMAN MONDISHA, General manager of Lake Kivu Serena Hotel STORYLINE: In recent years, Rwanda has emerged as a top tourist destination, captivating visitors with its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. As the country continues to welcome a growing number of travelers, it has recognized the crucial role that high-quality and safe hotel dining plays in elevating the overall tourism experience. The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) recently embarked on a nationwide campaign to sensitize hotels to ensure high-quality and safe hotel dining, enabling tourists to experience a culinary journey that leaves an indel

Woman bringing artificial legs to Rwandans

Woman bringing artificial legs to Rwandans

OSAKA, Japan - Mami Rudasingwa is interviewed in Kyoto on Dec. 14, 2011. Rudasingwa founded a nonprofit organization called Mulindi Japan One Love Project in 1996 with her Rwandan husband, Gatera, and has since made and supplied artificial limbs for free to roughly 6,000 people with disabilities in the East African nation that went through years of civil conflict.

Woman bringing artificial legs to Rwandans

Woman bringing artificial legs to Rwandans

OSAKA, Japan - Mami Rudasingwa is interviewed in Kyoto on Dec. 14, 2011. Rudasingwa founded a nonprofit organization called Mulindi Japan One Love Project in 1996 with her Rwandan husband, Gatera, and has since made and supplied artificial limbs for free to roughly 6,000 people with disabilities in the East African nation that went through years of civil conflict. (Kyodo)