Inside the Vision of the New AGE-ICK Committee
On Friday, December 6, 2024, the new leadership committee of the Association Générale des Étudiants at Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (AGE-ICK) officially took office, pledging to serve and guide the university’s students throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. In an exclusive interview with ICK News, Kanangire Pierre, the newly elected AGE-ICK Guild President, shared his strategic […]
Military Court Sentences Sgt. Minani to Life Imprisonment for Bar Shooting Incident
The Military Court has sentenced Sergeant Gervais Minani to life imprisonment and stripped him of his military rank after convicting him on charges of premeditated murder, unauthorized use of a firearm, and concealing military equipment. The crimes occurred on November 13, 2024, in Nyamasheke District, Karambi Sector. Minani opened fire in a bar, killing five […]
Belgian Experts Wrap Up Strabismus Surgery Week at Kabgayi
From December 2 to 7, 2024, Belgian specialists performed strabismus surgeries at the Kabgayi Eye Unit in collaboration with the international organization Light for the World Belgium. Their efforts focused on diagnosing and treating patients, performing surgeries, and offering consultations, particularly for individuals affected by strabismus, a condition that disrupts proper eye alignment. Dr. Tuyisabe […]
Leadership demands more than Authority-Father Prof. Fidèle Dushimimana
Father Prof. Fidèle Dushimimana, the Vice-Chancellor of Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK), emphasized to the newly elected committee of the Association Générale des Étudiants (AGE-ICK) that being a leader is far more demanding than merely holding authority. He urged them to strive to be exemplary leaders. Father Prof. Dushimimana made these remarks on Friday, December […]
The road to professional journalism: Lessons for ICK students
On Friday, December 6, 2024, representatives from the Rwanda Journalists Association (ARJ), the Legal Aid Forum (LAF), and the Pax Press organization engaged third-year journalism students at the Intitut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) in a comprehensive discussion. The session, sponsored by LAF, aimed to clarify the key prerequisites for one to be recognized as a […]
Rwanda FDA Joins Elite Group with WHO Level 3
The World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) a Level 3 Maturity Classification (ML3) for its robust and effective quality control systems for medicines and vaccines. Level 3 is granted to countries with well-established, functional systems for monitoring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines and vaccines, reflecting global […]
African Women in Media Gather in Dakar
Dakar (ICK News) – From December 5, 2024, Senegal’s vibrant capital, Dakar, hosts a two-day summit of the African Women in Media (AWIM24). The event gathers media professionals, academics, policymakers, and advocates to reflect on past achievements and map strategies under the theme “Media and Sustainability.” In her opening remarks, Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, co-founder of […]
Photos: Rubavu Port to Be Officially Inaugurated Today
The much-anticipated inauguration of Rubavu Port, the first major port in Rwanda, is set to take place today, Friday, on the shores of Lake Kivu in Rubavu District. Located in Nyamyumba Sector, the facility is designed to enhance trade between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), fostering economic ties between the two nations. […]
Partnership for sight: Improving Eye Care in Western Rwanda
Hospitals in Rwanda’s Western Province are celebrating a transformative partnership with Kabgayi Eye Hospital that has dramatically improved access to eye care for children. For over three years, Kabgayi Eye Unity, in collaboration with the See You Foundation, has run an inclusive eye care program targeting children from birth to age 18. The initiative has […]
A Nation Shaped by Controversy- South Korea’s Presidential Legacy
South Korea’s political landscape has been as turbulent as its dramatic transition from dictatorship to democracy. Over the years, its presidents have played pivotal roles in shaping the nation, often at great personal or political cost. The recent political tensions surrounding President Yoon Suk-yeol evoke echoes of the nation’s troubled relationship with executive power. Early […]