Security Alert #3 – Volcanic Eruption of Mount Nyiragongo – U.S. Embassy Official in Gisenyi available for assistance
Location: Western Rwanda, specifically Rubavu District in the Western Province
Event: As of early Sunday, May 23, local authorities and media report that the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo has subsided. There were reports of seismic activity during the night which are considered normal and expected. The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in and around Goma/Gisenyi to remain vigilant, monitor local media and follow instructions from all local authorities.
A U.S. Embassy official will be in Gisenyi on Sunday, May 23 until 2:30 PM. If you require assistance and would like to meet in person to discuss your response to the eruption, please e-mail ACSKigali@state.gov.
U.S. DONATES X-RAY MACHINE TO STRENGTHEN KIBUYE’S COVID RESPONSE
KIBUYE (May 21, 2021) As part of U.S. commitment to improving health in Rwanda, the Government of the United States of America delivered a new mobile X-ray machine to Kibuye Referral Hospital Friday, providing urgent support to the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat COVID-19 patients as Karongi District continues to fight an uptick of cases. U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman led the delivery team to Karongi District.
“The United States and Rwanda have a strong partnership in public health and it saves lives,” Ambassador Vrooman said. “We want this critical tool to be put to use where it is needed most.”
Home | News & Events | Solicitation: Quotes for Roof Maintenance and Repairs
The Embassy of United States of America in Rwanda is hereby requesting eligible companies to provide quotes for maintenance and repairs on the existing MSGQ protected membrane roof and related roof components. This building has a concrete deck, modified bitumen.
Vendors or contractors will register by email Kigaligsoprocurement@state.gov for a site visit on June 28th 2021 at 10:00am. Scope of work can be picked from service CAC no later than June 24, 2021.
All interested contractors should have registered with www.sam.gov or have a DUNS number. All quotations should be sent to the Embassy no later than July 15th, 2021 at 17:00 pm
Home | News & Events | U.S. Development Bank supports small businesses and job creation in Rwanda
Kigali, May 06 – Alissa and Josh Ruxin opened Heaven, Kigali’s first international restaurant and training facility, in 2008, and went on to create hundreds of jobs, train thousands of vulnerable youth, and expand to two restaurants, two hotels, and a tour company.
Today, the entrepreneurial couple credit much of their success to their partnership with U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), which provided insurance that supported their early expansion and gave local lenders confidence in their venture.
“Once you get the backing of DFC, suddenly the local banks are knocking at your door,” Josh Ruxin said last month at a virtual town hall to educate local businesses about the ways DFC can support their expansion.
New Assistance Brings Total U.S. Covid Aid to Rwanda to 17 billion RWF
Kigali, Rwanda, April 2, 2021 U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman announced today another round of U.S. assistance to help Rwanda address the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Almost 5 billion Rwandan francs of new assistance in the past two months brings the total U.S. contributions specific to Rwanda’s Covid response to more than 17 billion Rwandan francs in the past year.
“One year ago, I said that I was confident that Rwanda and the United States would make it through the challenge of Covid-19. And we have made it through a challenging year, together,” said Ambassador Vrooman in a video announcement released in Kinyarwanda.