RCS Officials receives training with reference to Public Finance Management
On 26th February, 2020, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) trains Rwanda Correctional Service Officials regarding Public Finance Management Skills.
AST organization give aid of mattresses to inmates in different prisons in welfare way
This morning 13th February 2020, at Rwanda Correctional Service Headquarter, Action For Sustainable Transformation (AST), the organization belong to deliver the word of God ,show the RCS officer in charge of correction and welfare the mattress to serve for prisoners in different prisons.
Agreement signed between united nations development programme and the government
KIGALI 31-MARCH-2021 The agreement that was signed today is aimed at strengthening the partnership between the United Nations Development programme (UNDP) and the government of Rwanda through Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) in supporting covid19 response and the promotion of E-courts in prisons and technical vocational education and training. In accordance with “strengthening the rule of […]
Inmates released by Presidential pardon and Ministerial Order start to reintegrate into the community
The Cabinet meeting chaired by His Excellency Paul Kagame, passed on Friday the 30th July, 2021, decided that, 10 women convicted of abortion were pardoned by the President of the Republic of Rwanda, using his prerogative of mercy.
Commissioner General ZCS and his delegation visit Rubavu Prison and TVET Center
Rubavu, April 27, 2021 Commissioner General of Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS), Dr. Chisela Chileshe and his entourage visited Rubavu prison and TVET Center to review the various activities of Rubavu prison and its TVET Center, and they also visited the boarders between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. At Rubavu Prison, Dr. […]
Correctional Officers concluded a 2 weeks RCS PSO ToT training Workshop
Today the 03rd September 2021 at Rwamagana Training School, 14 Correctional Officers concluded a level II RCS PSO ToT Training workshop.
Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) signed implementation guidelines for the recent signed MoU
Kigali, April 26th, 2021 Following the signed MoU between Rwanda and Zambia in the field of Correctional Services on 3rd December 2020 during the 7th Joint Permanent Commission for cooperation (JPCC) meeting between the two countries that was held virtually. On 23rd April 2021, the Commissioner General of Zambia Correctional Service Dr. Chisela Chileshe and his team arrived […]
In closing of the four (4) Months Correctional Training, CGP George Rwigamba assured all Correctional Officials that they will attend such training.
On 08th February, 2021, the Commissioner General of RCS, CGP George Rwigamba officially closed the four months Correctional Training at RCS Training School Rwamagana. Sixty (60) Correctional Officials including; 30 Junior Officers and 30 NCOs completed the professional training
RCS in educating inmates convicted of drugs’ crime
In all RCS prisons, there are many inmates who were convicted of crimes related to drugs. Those inmates are in all categories; men, women, poor, rich, skilled, unskilled
In celebrating its 10th anniversary, RCS donated livestock to low income families
As RCS is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary, it has decided to donate pigs and goats to the poor families that are nearby every prison countrywide. This act is in the aim of transforming rural livelihoods and addressing poverty alleviation in low income families from sectors that are near the prison
Technology played a big role in helping inmates’ trial during COVID19
The use of technology is one of the ways in which the government continues to make efforts to expedite the services provided by the government agencies. To do so, RCS in collaboration with its partners has already come up with the technology to provide services to the inmates, especially in this period of Coronavirus pandemic.
Students from USA visited Mageragere TIG Camp for a study tour
On March 12, 2020 students from United States of America paid a visit to Mageragere TIG Camp located in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District, in learning about how TIG is paving a way for reconciliation and development of Rwanda after Genocide against Tutsi in 1994.
DIDE offered training to RCS Staffs about Mental health of women inmates at Ngoma Prison
In two-days training at Ngoma Prison from 29th to 30th July 2020, the Foundation Dignity in Detention (DIDE) which supports and fight for prisoners’ rights and well-being urged that mental health and social wellbeing of women inmates are key factors to help them reintegrate into society.
RCS has appointed a new Spokesperson
Rwanda Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public that SSP Pelly UWERA GAKWAYA was appointed as RCS Spokesperson (0788513996/0733513228).
Mandela Day, a day that recommended to inmates’ fundamental rights
Nelson Mandela Day is an annual International day in honor of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year 18 July, Mandela’s birthday.
Life of infants residing with their mothers in Prison
Sometimes people are curious about everyday life of children living with their mothers in prison. In fact, it is inevitable for children to live in prisons, for they still need the attention of their mothers. There are two circumstances that make children live with their mothers in prison: Female prisoners who either get sentenced while […]
RCS continues to make efforts in improving skills of Correctional Officials
On 05th October 2020, RCS launched a 4 Months correctional training at Rwamagana Training School. The training will be offered to Junior Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers.
RCS chose biogaz as a better solution to reduce deforestation
The World has been confronted with the effects of a changing climate from so long ago till now. In recent months, Rwanda faced with floods resulting from heavy rainfalls countrywide. In recent years, droughts also in the eastern lowlands were quite a terrible disaster.
RCS enrolls new prison guards
Today May 27th, 2020 Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnson Busingye, has officially concluded the pass out ceremony and welcomed 649 new prison guards, Intake 04, who completed their 9 months basic training course in correctional service at RCS Training School Rwamagana.
RCS continues to strengthen preventive measures of COVID-19
Since March 14, 2020, the day CORONAVIRUS was first appeared in Rwanda, efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic have been intensified countrywide to prevent its spread due to the rapid spread of the virus
RCS provides MoMo lines to be used during COVID -19 periods
Rwanda Correctional Service has provided mobile money numbers for all prisons to the families of inmates that will help them in sending money, as the country is continuing to strictly observe the prevention measures of COVID-19 announced by the government of Rwanda
Marked every year on March 8, this year RCS celebrated International Women’s Day at Musanze Prison located in Musanze district, Northern Province.
Marked every year on March 8, this year RCS celebrated International Women’s Day at Musanze Prison located in Musanze district, Northern Province
RCS in collaboration with RPPA is providing training to RCS Officials with regard to Public Procurement Process.
At RCS Headquarters, on this Monday 02nd March, 2020 begin training concerning public procurement process. It is a five day training that will be delivered by Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA).
RCS and its partners have special talk on maintaining a good collaboration
The meeting took place on 20th February 2020 in Hill Top Hotel located in Remera Sector. The meeting aimed on how to reach a successful collaboration through delighting inmates as beneficiaries.
Life and wellbeing in a prison for those who are curious about that
You can ask yourself what a prison is. The answer is that prison is a legally house or a place where some people commit different crimes are kept for punishment or while awaiting for trial, then after the sentence they return back to the society.
RCS in advance to respect human right
Past years Rwanda correctional service RCS, was one of the institutions raised by some people that it was not respecting according to the capacity of that institution.
Huye prison: Inmates make large cooking pans “Muvelo”
Huye cooking pans factory employs inmates and prison guards, pans which are manufactured from this factory are big and strong as they are made from metal known as INOX
For the first time, adult prisoner sits for A. level National Examination.
Ashimwe Josue is 22 years old. Currently incarcerated at Nyagatare juvenile prison, he deep values the opportunity rendered to him by doing advanced National Examinations, this time academic year again involves six students for Ordinary level.
Minister of justice Busingye Johnson visited Nyarugenge Prison then handed for different wishes.
On 31 october 2019 honorable minister of justice and attorney general Busingye Johnson visited Nyarugenge prison located in Kigali City, Nyarugenge District, Mageragere Sector, inmates handed him different wishes which request his advocacy to be solved. Nyarugenge prison director CSP Innocent Kayumba, show to Hon minister the willing and the part of inmates in their contributions of building our country ,like […]
Female inmates celebrate Women’s Day
This 8 March 2018 Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) have organized celebrations of international Women’s day.
The minister of Justice honorable Johnson Busingye has urged relatives of inmates to visit them.
The minister of justice and attorney general honorable Johnson Busingye continues visiting inmates in various prisons in order to witness how they are living. On Wednesday 14th August 2019, the minister of justice together with the ambassador of Sweden to Rwanda visited women prison located in Ngoma district. Women exposed their challenges to the minister, among […]
ICPA commend RCS for using of health insurance in prisons
In 21th International Correction and Prisons Associations conference hosted by the Federal prison service of Argentina and held in Buenos Aires, Rwanda Correction Services (RCS) was thanked for the use of Health insurance in treatment of inmates. This conference focused on: Respect for human right and right for prisoners, maintaining dignity, enhancing safety and providing […]
Musanze: New project launched seeks to empower women, juvenile inmates
Women and juvenile inmates from Musanze and Nyagatare Juvenile Prisons now have reason to smile after the launch of a three-year project that seeks to empower them economically in the pre-and post-release process. The project is targeting 2,500 inmates
RCS training school: Graduation of 225 prison warders
The 225 prison warders have graduated in RCS training School Friday on 14 June 2019. Twenty eight of them are women. The institution of Rwanda correctional service expects them to be effective in protecting prisons in Rwanda.
DIDE has commended Rwanda government for significant step made foward in observing prisoners rights.
Inmates from Rwamagana prison have been sensitised to know their rights.The agenda was effected early this week in collaboration with RCS and international organisation for prisoners rights DIDE
Rubavu: The minister of justice commended inmates who reveal the truth about genocide against the tutsi
Rubavu prison accommodates inmates many of whom are youth below the age of 40 accused guilty of theft, use of drugs and rape. More than 2000 prisoners were convicted of genocide crime. While on working visit this Thursday, the Minister of Justice , Johnston Busingye commend some of the prisoners for their efforts in reconciliation process […]
Rubavu : Genocide convicts sought apology for playing role in genocide against the Tutsi.
A total of 50 genocide convicts who are serving their various sentences in Rubavu prison have sought apology from families whose relatives were killed during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Terror convict shot dead attempting to escape Nyanza prison
Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) has shot dead Jotham Nsengiyumva, a terror convict while attempting to escape the International Nyanza prison. Nsengiyumva who hails from Musanze District, Cyuve sector was serving a life sentence after he was found guilty of terror related climes including treason and forming armed groups. He was also found guilty of working […]
Joy as officials join kids living with their mothers in Musanze prison to celebrate Christmas
It was a joyful Thursday for kids who are living with their mothers who are serving their sentences in Musanze prison as officials from Rwanda Correctional Services and National Commission for children joined them to celebrate Christmas.
RCS reassures security in prisons
Rwanda Correctional Services officials have reassured the public that prisons are safe and security is tight despite recent escape incident.
CG E. Murenzi Holds Talks with the President of IRMCT During Her Official Visit
On 23 February 2026, the Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), CG Evariste Murenzi, received Madam Graciela Gatti Santana, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), at the RCS Headquarters during her official working visit.
Namibian Parliament Delegation Visits Rwanda Correctional Service
This Wednesday January 28, 2026 at RCS Headquarters, CG Evariste Murenzi received a delegation of Members of the Namibian Parliament on a study tour to learn from the achievements Rwanda has made since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The delegation was led by Hon. James Uerikua, who represents the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Security, International Relations, and Security of the National Assembly in Namibia.
Mr. Andrew Corley, President and CEO of PFI, Extended his Visit to Nyarugenge Correctional Facility
Following a meeting with the Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) Yesterday, Mr. Andrew Corley, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prison Fellowship International (PFI), Today January 15, 2026, continued his visit to Nyarugenge Correctional Facility, where he interacted with inmates and their leadership.
Head of Prison Fellowship International Praises the Impact of Spiritual Teachings on Inmates
Andrew Corley, the President of Prison Fellowship International, following his visit to Rwanda Correctional Service headquarters (RCS) on January 14, 2026, where he held a discussion with RCS Commissioner General, CG Evariste Murenzi, proceeded to Nyarugenge Correctional Facility. There, he was impressed by testimonies from inmates who received spiritual and moral teachings that helped to transform their hearts and brought them inner freedom.
CG Murenzi Received the President and CEO of Prison Fellowship International for Courtesy Visit and Talks
Today January 14, 2026, the Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), CG Evariste Murenzi, held discussions with Mr. Andrew Corley, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prison Fellowship International (PFI), at the RCS Headquarters, together with the leadership of its Rwanda branch, Rwanda Prison Fellowship. They discussed achievements made so far and strengthening cooperation in correctional programs.
RCS Commissioner General, CG Evariste Murenzi is on a working visit to Namibia
CG Evariste Murenzi is on a two-day working visit in Namibia for the invitation of his counterpart in charge of Correction in Namibia, CG Raphael T Humunyela. The two Leaders signed the implementation of the existing MoU signed in early 2025.
RCS attends High-Level Symposium on International Humanitarian Law
Today 21 October 2025 Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) participated in a one-day International Humanitarian Law Symposium held in Kigali. The Symposium was under the theme “International Humanitarian Law(IHL) and Protection of Civilians in Contemporary Conflicts.”
The Registrar for the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone visited Nyarugenge Correctional Facility
On this 16 October 2025, Binta Mansary, The Registrar for the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (R-SCSL) accompanied by Deputy Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Service, DCG Rose Muhisoni visited Nyarugenge Correctional Facility located in Mageragere Sector, City of Kigali.
Rwanda Correctional Service Hosts Registrar of Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
Today 15 October 2025, Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), CG Evariste Murenzi received a high-profile delegation from Sierra Leone led by Binta Mansaray, Registrar of the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (R-SCSL) at RCS Head Quarters.
Today, on 30 July 2025, three (03) Rwandan Corrections Officers serving under the United Nations
as Government Provided Personnel (GPP) were awarded UN medals in recognition of their service within Central African prisons.