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05/07/21
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Covid-19 Update in the Region:
• Kenya (185,868 total cases, 3,675 deceased, 127,625 recovered)
• Uganda (83,636 total cases, 1,111 deceased, 55,551 recovered)
• DR Congo (42,181 total cases, 960 deceased, 28,512 recovered)
• Rwanda (42,585 total cases, 470 deceased, 27,606 recovered)
• South Sudan (10,866 total cases, 117 deceased, 10,514 recovered)
• Burundi (5,494 total cases, 8 deceased, 773 recovered)
NEWS
Kagame: Overcoming Covid-19 is a continuation of our liberation efforts. Fighting and overcoming Covid-19 is a continuation of the work of liberation in a bid to allow the country to resume normalcy and reduce vulnerability, President Paul Kagame has said.
This was during his televised Liberation Day Message to Rwandans as the country marked the 27th Liberation Day.
Liberation in the eyes of a genocide widow 27 years later. After 27 years, “Genocide widows are proud of recovery efforts and are still praising RPF-Inkotanyi for liberating the country and helping them to come out of their shell and began to rebuild themselves.”
OPINION
Liberation generation have played their part in Rwanda’s story; youth must now write the history of the future. They have everything that makes a good story. A gripping narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat, open-mouthed, heart beating fast, aghast at impossible feats easily pulled off or narrow escape from certain destruction, or the slaying of a terrifying ogre.
EDITORIAL
Kwibohora27 and the generational challenge. The houses were built by Rwanda Defence Force as part of their philosophy of empowering communities, fight poverty and accelerate the country’s development, as directed to them by their Commander in Chief.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Liberation Day messages from celebrities. As Rwanda celebrates Liberation Day for the 27th time, some celebrities took the opportunity to share their thoughts and gratitude, especially to RPF Inkotanyi, for playing a very big part in the victory we celebrate today.
SPORTS
How Afrobasket qualifiers will be played under Covid-19 guidelines. There are seven days to go for the upcoming women’s Afrobasket qualifiers (Zone V) to get underway at the Kigali Arena on July 12. The continental showpiece will be played under strict Covid-19 guidelines.
LIFESTYLE
Metabolism: Dos and don’ts. Have you ever experienced unexpected weight change (weight gain or weight loss), getting tired easily, or feeling sluggish? Well, all these, experts say, could be a result of slow or poor metabolism.
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