A short feature on Tacienne, a 75 year old woman living in eastern Rwanda. Her ‘search for sight’ is difficult to understand yet impossible to ignore.
Rwanda Photo Highlights
Election Fever: Aug 2010
Reporting in front of President Kagame & 100,000 RPF supporters
Tour of Duty: Aug 2010
Welcoming home the Rwandan Defence Forces after 9 months of service in Darfur
High Speed Hook Up: Sept 2010
Following fibre optic progress along the Rwandan countryside
Inauguration Day: Sept 6, 2010
President Kagame is sworn in for his 2nd term in office
Tourism Take Over: Oct 2010
Tourism becomes the leading foreign exchange earner in Rwanda
Give Me Gorillazzzz!
Canopy Walk Launch
TV Feature – Tourism Take Over
Podcast 18 – MAA
A few weeks ago, people around the globe celebrated world tourism day. Here in Rwanda, the party continued, as tourism earnings are on the rise. Molly Thomas jumped on the tour bus to find out what’s making money, and more so, foreigners happy in Rwanda.
TV S/Feature – Painting a Different Picture
Podcast 17 – MAA
If you drive through Kacyiru, Kigali it’s hard to miss. Plastered with crazy shapes and colourful mural, Ivuka Arts clearly stands out in the residential neighbourhood. The project is self-funded through the sale of its art, but as Molly Thomas reports, the sales are only a minor part of the expressive experience.
TV S/Feature – Canadian Tunes on Rwandan Soil
Podcast 16 – MAA
One village in the southern province had quite the party yesterday. With performers from halfway across the world — residents of Rugalika got a front row seat to a private concert. As Molly Thomas reports, the musicians weren’t the only ones getting their dance on.
TV S/Feature – Step up to Sidewalk if You Dare
Podcast 15 – MAA
If you decide to walk home today, it’s likely the worst stop on your way. In a country with officers at every stop, one intersection goes relatively uncontrolled. The stripes are recognizable but the message is not clear. Molly Thomas steps up to the sidewalk.
TV Feature – High Speed Hook Up
Podcast 14 – MAA
It’s a continuous chord that’s being strung across the country. Rwanda is months away from fibre optic technology. But as Molly Thomas reports, few seem to understand what exactly that means.
TV – Swearing In for the 2nd Time
Podcast 13 – MAA
As President Kagame takes his Presidential oath for a 2nd term, it’s always a race for the public to get the best seat. With a stadium that seats under 40,000 it’s difficult to find a soft spot for everyone. Molly Thomas went out in the sun to see how the masses made out.
TV – Back in Business
Podcast 12 – MAA
Just law year, Rwanda made history when it came to business, almost slicing its economic reform ranking in half! Today, the official award was presented with constructive criticism for surging forward. Molly Thomas reports.
TV – House Hunting
Podcast 11 - MAA
Owning a house in Rwanda is a luxury few can afford. Skyrocketing prices have kept most citizens in the renting pool. Realtors, of all people, are helping residents stay afloat. Molly Thomas finds out why.
