Nyiridandi Teta

Nothing is what it seems

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

DAY 1 of Our Semi-Annual Reflection Meeting.

Our team reflected on our progress, celebrated achievements, identified lessons learned, and explored ways to strengthen our impact in the months ahead.

Together, we learn, adapt, and grow.
#NeverAgainRwanda #NAR

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Illicit breweries, are we tackling the real problem or just its symptoms?

This week on the 29th of July, ministries, different government institutions and security agencies met to discuss the growing problem of illicit breweries and the serious public health risks they pose and yesterday the Rwanda Food authority revoke import licences for importing ethanol. The discussion was timely, but it also raises a more fundamental question: are we addressing the root causes of the problem, or are we simply responding to its consequences?

In Rwanda, every village (Isibo), umudugudu, cell, sector, and district have structures responsible for governance, information, and security. These systems exist precisely to identify emerging risks before they become national concerns. If illegal breweries are operating for months or even years, producing and distributing harmful alcohol, how do they escape the attention of these structures? This deserves closer scrutiny.

The issue also extends beyond enforcement. Anyone establishing a brewery or alcohol processing plant should be required to comply with clear technical and safety standards established by institutions such as the Rwanda Standards Board and the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority. While the speed with which the Rwanda Development Board registers companies has significantly improved the ease of doing business, business registration should not become an end in itself. There should also be sufficient scrutiny of the nature of the proposed business, particularly where public health and consumer safety are involved.

The production of gin and other spirits is not simply a matter of mixing ethanol with flavours. Legitimate manufacturers should have approved formulations, quality assurance systems, traceability, and regular inspections. Yet we continue to see cases where industrial ethanol is diverted and mixed with additives before finding its way onto the market. This suggests weaknesses somewhere within the regulatory chain.

The same applies to inspection and monitoring. Rwanda has demonstrated strong regulatory capacity in controlling imported food products, pharmaceuticals, and alcoholic beverages. The same level of vigilance should apply to products manufactured locally. If toxic alcohol reaches consumers, questions must be asked about routine inspections, licensing, compliance monitoring, and enforcement.

Institutions are designed to protect the public interest. Individuals may be corrupt or negligent, but institutions must remain accountable and resilient. When duty bearers become part of the problem, public confidence begins to erode.

As Rwanda continues strengthening governance and public health systems, this is an opportunity for honest reflection. The objective should not only be to arrest those producing illicit alcohol but also to understand why the system allowed such operations to flourish. Sustainable solutions require identifying institutional gaps, strengthening oversight, and ensuring that every agency fulfils its mandate. Otherwise, we risk treating the symptoms while leaving the disease untouched.

📸 courtesy to @NewTimesRwanda

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

Together, let’s fight against #HumanTrafficking
#EndHumanTrafficking

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

Human trafficking often begins with a promise, not a threat.

Today, we kick off our campaign leading up to the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July), whose theme is: TRAPPED BEHIND THE SCAM.

Join us as we raise awareness and stand together against Human Trafficking.
#EndHumanTrafficking #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons

[Aston Villa @AstonVilla]

The land of a thousand hills meets the city of a thousand trades.

🤝 @VisitRwanda_Now

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

Never Again Rwanda (NAR) invites qualified and experienced Internal Audit Consultants/Firms to submit proposals to provide internal audit and advisory services aimed at strengthening the organization’s financial management systems, internal controls, compliance framework, and governance mechanisms.

For more information, please carefully review the document available at the link below:
https://t.co/Si74E7c1my

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Every year, between 450,000 and 600,000 children enroll in Primary One. Today, about 277,000 pupils are sitting for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE).

This raises an important question; what happened to the rest?

Where along the education journey are these children being lost? Are they dropping out, repeating grades, transferring, or facing other barriers that prevent them from reaching Primary Six?

These are questions worth asking if we are serious about improving educational outcomes and ensuring that every child who starts primary school has a fair opportunity to complete it. The ball is in our hands!! #RwoX

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

Never Again Rwanda (NAR) invites qualified and experienced research consultants and consulting firms to submit expressions of interest for inclusion in a roster of experts to undertake assessments, rapid studies, evaluations, and research assignments during the period July–December 2026.

For more information, please carefully review the document available at the link below:
https://t.co/6nY669EAlR

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

As we celebrate #Kwibohora32, we honor the resilience, courage, and unity that continue to shape Rwanda’s journey. Liberation reminds us that peace, justice, and inclusion are responsibilities we all share.

Happy Liberation Day, Rwanda!🇷🇼 #LiberationDay #NeverAgainRwanda

[Athan Tashobya @AthanTashobya]

CHRISTIANO RONALDO stopped and answered my question.

I will now be adding “interviewed GOAT” to my CV. 🐐

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

The older i get, the more i realize how many men are carrying heavy burdens in silence.

Some are struggling with stress, loss, financial pressure, family responsibilities, loneliness or simply the feeling that they have to keep going no matter what. From the outside, they look fine yet inside it may be a different story.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, i want to remind every man that speaking up does not make you weak. Asking for help does not make you less of a man. We all need support at different points in life.

If you are going through something difficult, don’t carry it alone. Talk to a friend, a family member, a colleague, or a professional. Sometimes a simple conversation can make a bigger difference than we imagine.

Many men are fighting battles we know nothing about. It is time we made it easier for them to speak and easier for us to listen. Break the silence !

#MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheSilence #MensMentalHealth

[Visit Rwanda @visitrwanda_now]

Rwandan designers Elodie Fromenteau and @banzadolph have created a special #VisitRwanda x Ici C’est Paris merchandise collaboration, now being showcased at Ici C’est Paris La Maison in the United States ✨

📍 Los Angeles: 11–14 June
📍 New York: 17–21 June

🤝 @PSG_English

[Zach Coelius @zachcoelius]

Just finished an amazing visit in Rwanda.

It is just as unique and extraordinary as everyone says it is.

I highly recommend you @visitrwanda_now

[Chinese Embassy in Rwanda @ChinaEmbinRW]

🎉 A proud moment for Rwanda!

At the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Global Final in Shenzhen, Rwandan students stood out among 220,000+ participants from 100+ countries.

🇷🇼 3 Rwandan teams advanced to the Global Final — and brought home:
🥇 1 First Prize
🥈 1 Second Prize

Let's continue digital cooperation to shape a brighter digital future together. 💻🤝

#HuaweiICT #DigitalRwanda #ChinaRwanda

[URIHO @FelixUriho]

One thing we don't talk about enough is how expensive funerals have become. Nowadays, losing a loved one can cost a family almost as much as a wedding. The moment someone passes away, people start budgeting millions for the vigil, livestream, flowers, burial arrangements, gukaraba, catering, and everything in between.

What's even more disturbing is how some people have turned mourning into a comparison game! Imagine fully grown up person saying: "Oya mugomba gutanga twa cappuccino na coffee ku kiriyo abantu batazatunyuzamo ijisho tugaseba. Ntiwabonye kwa runaka uko byagenze?! Honorable ntago yaza ngo mumuhe amazi🥴"
Some other grieving families blindly take out loans just to meet social expectations and avoid being judged. Like, wtf?!🤣 Mamma mia, che schifo!🤦🏾‍♂️

A funeral should be about honoring the deceased and supporting the bereaved, not competing over who organized the most luxurious ceremony.

At what point did comforting a grieving family become less important than impressing the crowd?! Ntago ari ubusirimu, ahubwo it's an annoying culture that needs national attention.

[Never Again Rwanda @NARwanda]

https://t.co/G6cb1wLLbo

[Calvin Mutsinzi @CalvinMutsinzi]

Who’s Proud?

Congratulations @RSSB_Rwanda Tigers

[Nyiridandi Teta @TetaLoria]

RT @theBAL: HISTORY FOR RWANDA! 🇷🇼🏆🔥
IN THEIR VERY FIRST BAL SEASON, RSSB TIGERS ARE YOUR 2026 BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 🤯🐯 https…

[Florentine Kabasinga 🇷🇼✊🏾 @KabasingaF]

You're counting tweets?
Fair enough!
Meanwhile, Rwanda is counting three decades of stability, progress, tangible achievements, and growing visibility on the global stage.
Rwanda is counting tourists, investors, international conference delegates, strategic partnerships, and the economic opportunities generated through its engagement with the world.

Some see football, others understand strategy....

[Paul Kagame @PaulKagame]

Congratulations to our #VisitRwanda partner Paris Saint-Germain @PSG_inside on their well-deserved UEFA @ChampionsLeague title and on being crowned champions for the second consecutive year.

Congratulations as well to @Arsenal on reaching the final and fighting with determination until the very end.

Both clubs have made their supporters proud, but tonight, PSG proved to be the better team!