President Paul Kagame Stories

Kagame says Rwanda will defend its right to live, insists on FDLR’s role in DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Rwanda rejects accusations that its troops are directly supporting M23 rebels and insists it is acting in defence of its own security, especially in t...

Tshisekedi, Kagame to brief AU security council on DRC crisis in Addis Ababa
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The summit is expected to issue further directives to facilitate a sustainable ceasefire between the warring parties under the two peace processes, as...

Kagame: Rwanda won't stay silent on DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 09, 2025

President Kagame dismissed the idea of holding more meetings without concrete action.

DR Congo President Tshisekedi attends EAC-SADC summit vitually
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

This comes just a day after Kinshasa sent its ambassador to Botswana and SADC to the foreign ministers' preparatory meeting.

Judiciary grapples with 48% funding shortfall as it clears over 50,000 small claims cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

According to Spokesperson Paul Ndemo, the Judiciary is currently grappling with a 48 per cent funding shortfall, which affects key areas such as court...

Kagame says he's unsure if there are any Rwandan troops in eastern DR Congo
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

On allegations that Rwanda smuggles other minerals from eastern DRC, Kagame shifted focus to global actors, particularly Western nations.

Rwanda, DRC leaders to attend regional mediation meeting in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.

DR Congo conflict: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution
DW News  |  Feb 02, 2025

Last week, 13 SADC troops from South Africa and three from Malawi were killed in clashes with fighters belonging to the M23 movement.

South Africa, Rwanda in efforts to de-escalate tensions days after presidential spat
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 31, 2025

In an apparent damage-control effort, South African Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola engaged his Rwandan counterpart, Olivier Nduhung...

Tshisekedi declares war on M23 Rebels, accuses Rwanda of military involvement
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

He accused Rwanda of deploying "thousands of soldiers" into eastern DRC, intensifying tensions between the two neighbours.

Kagame fires warning shot at Ramaphosa as tensions over DR Congo conflict escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

His pointed remarks signal that Kigali is unwilling to bow to regional pressure, particularly from South Africa.

EAC to convene urgent meeting on DRC crisis as Goma risks falling to M23 rebels
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 27, 2025

Ruto revealed that he had spoken with both DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame to defuse the situation.

Rongo MP arrested by EACC detectives over alleged Sh122m graft
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 23, 2025

The lawmaker was arrested because of the award of tenders worth Shh122 million by the Rongo National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF)...

President Kagame denies occupying Eastern DRC, criticizes UN peacekeeping efforts
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kagame also questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, stating it had failed to resolve the security...

Government bans wheat imports to protect local farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.

Suspect linked to murder of 25-year-old man at Eastleigh's DD Plaza detained for 21 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 25, 2024

Abdirahim was shot dead and his mobile phone stolen. Police recovered a spent cartridge at the scene of the shooting and the same has been kept as an...

Detectives arrest key suspect in the murder of Eastleigh resident
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Police revealed that the suspect is also connected to the murder of Police Constable David Mayaka of DCI Makadara.

Shakahola Massacre: Paul Mackenzie's trial postponed to 2025 due to shortage of prosecutors
Amina Wako  |  Nov 11, 2024

Prosecutor Victor Simbi informed the court that the prosecutorial team assigned to the case was severely understaffed due to sudden transfers and addi...

Report finds some religious leaders guilty of using manipulation to commit crimes in places of worship
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 09, 2024

The findings reveal criminal undertones in certain religious groups, with much of this activity conducted in secrecy to evade detection.

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