Miss Belgium 2024: Kenza Ameloot Embraces Her Rwandan Roots and Passion for Languages
Miss Kenza Johanna Ameloot, a 22-year-old Belgian with Rwandan heritage, recently captured the title of Miss Belgium 2024, outshining nearly 2,000 contestants. Miss Kenza born to a Rwandan mother named Gakire Joselyne, and a Belgian father. She is now a third-year International Business student and a fashion model. In an exclusive interview with ICK News, […]
ICK Hosts Senatorial Campaign for Private Universities and Colleges
Today, September 11, 2024, the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) hosted a pivotal campaign event for the senatorial candidacy of Prof. Penine Uwimbabazi, the sole contender representing private universities and colleges. She was warmly welcomed by ICK’s Vice-Chancellor, Father Prof. Fidèle Dushimimana, who pledged the institution’s support for her in the election slated for September […]
Miss Belgium 2024 Ready to Help Revitalize the Miss Rwanda Contest
Kenza Johanna Ameloot, Miss Belgium 2024, has expressed her readiness to contribute to the revival of the Miss Rwanda pageant. In an exclusive interview with ICK News on September 11, 2024, the Belgian beauty queen of Rwandan descent highlighted the importance of the competition in empowering young women and voiced her support for its return. […]
Preserving Wetlands in Rwanda: A National and Community Responsibility
Over the years, the Government of Rwanda has relocated citizens living in wetlands, mainly to protect them from natural disasters and preserve the wetlands themselves. It’s not just the people who have been relocated; various activities and businesses have also been removed from these areas to restore them and protect the environment, while also addressing […]
Andy Bumuntu Steps Down as KISS FM Morning Show Host
Renowned artist and radio personality, Andy Bumuntu, has officially announced his departure from his role as the morning show host at KISS FM. In an emotional letter addressed to his fans, listeners, and colleagues, Andy Bumuntu expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support he has received throughout his time with the station. Having built a strong […]
Rwanda: Journalists Urged to Prioritize Fact-Checking
During a one-day meeting focused on combating misinformation and disinformation through election fact-checking, Mr. Jean Bosco Rushingabigwi, Head of the Media Sector Coordination and Monitoring Department at the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), emphasized the critical role journalists play in fact-checking before publishing information, highlighting the profound impact it can have on people’s lives. Organized by […]
Gicumbi: Indigenous Communities Praise AIMPO’s Ongoing Support in Enhancing Their Livelihoods
Historically Marginalized Communities in Gicumbi District, specifically in Ngondore Cell, Byumba Sector, are expressing gratitude towards the African Indigenous Minorities Peoples’ Organization (AIMPO) for its significant role in transforming their lives. AIMPO has been instrumental in altering their mindset from one of neglect to one of cleanliness and self-improvement, as well as fostering economic development. […]
ICK: Bishop Balthazar Inaugurates the Health Sciences Program
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Bishop Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa, the Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese and Chancellor of the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK), inaugurated the newly established Health Sciences Program, which includes Nursing and Midwifery programs. The event commenced with a Holy Mass led by Bishop Balthazar at the Kabgayi Minor Basilica, accompanied by senior ICK […]
14th EACA Conference Unites Global Scholars in Tanzania to Address Media Issues
Dar es Salaam, August 28, 2024, The 14th East African Communication Association (EACA) Conference, hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), commenced on Wednesday, bringing together around 300 scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students from over 24 countries. The conference, running from August 28th to 30th, 2024, is […]
ICK Students Set Off for CHE University Exchange
On the morning of August 27, 2024, three journalism students from the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) departed from Kigali International Airport, en route to Christelijke Hogeschool Ede (CHE University of Applied Sciences) in the Netherlands. The students, Obed Muhire, Adolphe Mpirwa, and Japhet Sibomana from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies, earned their […]