Athan Tashobya
@AthanTashobya
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Journalist. Corporate Communications. Current Affairs. Sports. Country Music. Rwanda 🇷🇼
Kigali, Rwanda.
Joined August 2011
AMINA’s STORY: .You’ve probably seen her photo making rounds on socials. She’s a S3 Student, from a family of 6. Amina recently lost her father, the sole family breadwinner. Her mom now works as a maid and Amina vends fruits after school to earn extra money to sustain the family.
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Earlier today, @HARZ97485790, (whom I didn’t know) contacted me on Twitter seeking to know more about Daniel & send him a token of appreciation for his exemplary integrity. Fast Forward, he sent me about $130 dollars which I delivered to Daniel this afternoon. Imfura irashimwa🙏🏾
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President Kagame on his visit to Uganda: “I am here for two major reasons; one is to celebrate with your (@mkainerugaba’s) family and friends on your birthday, but the second is also to be happy that I am here again after four years” .🎥: @ubctvuganda
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President Kagame and President Museveni meet in Nairobi, Kenya. 🇷🇼🤝🇺🇬
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Game Recognizes Game! . @Davido and @heisrema share a lighthearted moment at #TraceAwardsRwanda2023, hosted at @bkarenarw
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This is what cycling 🚴♂️ means to my country. Upgrade @tour_du_Rwanda to world tour 🤓.#TdRwanda22
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Journalist: Are you going to run for another Presidential term? . President Kagame: I pray that God gives me good health. When that time comes, Rwandans will decide and I will have to decide as well.
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The 🇷🇼 National Anthem playing at the RMA Sandhurst was the highlight of the Sovereign's Parade. Proud Muturage
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I am pleased to announce that I have joined @rbarwanda. To say that I am proud to be joining one of the biggest public broadcasters in the region is an understatement. I’ll remain true to the calling; telling true stories in more attractive ways. You bet it’s a happy #HeroesDay
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CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o are reportedly in Kigali to meet President Kagame and local officials to explore the possibility of staging this year’s Champions League final in Rwanda, according to reports.
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.@MTNRwanda guys have been trying to convince me that I used up a monthly prestige package in one week. Wagira ngo nahamagaye mu ijuru. No shame! SMH 😡.
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This guy is arguably Africa's most accomplished performer! . @diamondplatnumz . #TraceAwardsRwanda2023
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Miss Rwanda 2022 Nshuti Muheto Divine joins me tonight on @RwandaTV as My Guest Anchor. See you at 10 PM.
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UPDATE: . RDF Spokesperson, Col Ronald Rwivanga has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
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Short Story!.On Sunday morning, while rushing to cover the last Stage of #TdRwanda22, I dropped a few thousands of money at Gisimenti. Daniel Dushimimana, a Motorcycle Taxi operator, picked it, tried to call me back but my driver took off at high speed. We couldn’t hear him. 1/2
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Thank you all for the kind words and best wishes. My family and I are eternally grateful. Meanwhile, it's been a rewarding long weekend.
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We 🇷🇼 are very lucky, man. We are led. I can't emphasise this enough
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When @harerimana_tito shared Amina's photo “at work”, my brother @HARZ97485790🇦🇺 requested that I visit the family and share a few gifts 📦, which I did today. Amina is a happy kid, regardless. She dreams of starting a business for her mother. We can make her dream come true.
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Karamaga, 1 of the famous Bisesero resisters, lost all his children & wife during #Genocide. Remarried & his first girl graduated High Skul
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Walking into @NewTimesRwanda newsroom, with a heavy heart, and mixed emotions, for my last assignment. I am exceptionally proud to have been part of this great family for close to 6yrs. I hope I made you proud. Like they say; it's not truly a goodbye. It's a SEE YOU SOON.
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2019. What the enemy meant for evil, God turned it for our good and for His glory! .Thankful for the lessons learned 🙏🏿
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I asked someone why he wants to vote @PaulKagame back . He said : Kagame is still "fit" . Then #Kagame came. #RwandaDecides
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"In 2002 I was captain and now I’m the coach – I love the idea of being able to pass on my experience and knowledge to these players, so that they understand that every fibre of the #Senegal jersey represents a person in that country and in #Africa.". - Aliou Cissé. #AfricaUnite
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Immediately, Daniel reported the incident to the traffic police. Thank Goodness street cameras had recorded our car plate number. @Rwandapolice instantly called my driver & put us in touch. After the race, Daniel drove at the meeting point to hand over the money. Be like Daniel
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Dressed in military fatigues, braving a persistent drizzle, President #Kagame and Commander-in-Chief of @RwandaMoD has arrived at the #RDF Combat Training Center Gabiro Pavilion for the 3rd edition of the annual Field Training Exercise. @NewTimesRwanda
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We're getting closer! . The Amahoro stadium makeover is now 70% complete, and it's looking better than ever. Can't wait for the grand reopening! 🏟️🔧. 📸: @IGIHE
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18/7/2018, 1:30am. A Star was born. @MalvineNkuriki1 and I can’t describe the feeling. Forever in awe of your Goodness God🙇
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A Rwandan artist to attract this huge audience at home. The Rwandan entertainment industry has come of age. Love it. #RwandaRebirth
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The moment President #Kagame arrived at Kigali Arena, taking selfies with partygoers at #KwitaIzina19 concert. #VisitRwanda
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Recovery Mode ❤️🩹 . To those who doubted Kigalians, it's time to…sit down, be humble…and offer an apology. #KendrickLamar in Kigali 🇷🇼
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Many thanks to those who reached out to help Amina. Amina wants to continue her studies beyond Senior Three. To achieve that, she says, her family needs to start a small business and earn a relatively better income. Donate: Help Amina Achieve her dream.
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It’s an honour to be named the new host of #InFocusRw on @RwandaTV . Such a pleasure for me to take over from my friend and talented @AmEugeneAnangwe. Join me at 9Pm on my debut as I engage experts on #Umwiherero2019 scheduled to start next Friday and more!
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A proud moment of a mother when the daughter casted her vote for the very first time .#RwandaDecides
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Late Post. Watching @masaiujiri_ speak about Rwanda 🇷🇼 and PK with all the pride and joy in his face, outside Rwanda, just makes me so proud to call this country home🙇♂️🏿. Meanwhile he mentioned that @Raptors are going to play in Kigali and Dakar. Watch this space! .#JKLive
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Mozambique has defeated Benin 1-0. It's a good result for #AmavubiYacu in so many ways. We just need to beat Mozambique and Benin at home to make it to Ivory Coast. Believe
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President Kagame to @LMushikiwabo: In the name of Government, I thank Madame Louise Mushikiwabo for the good work she did for the country and we congratulate her for being elected to lead @OIFfrancophonie. We wish you success. Mushikiwabo:. (Ikiniga)
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BREAKING: . Rwanda signs a 3-year deal with @PSG_English which will see the French club joining @Arsenal to promote #VisitRwanda and #MadeInRwanda campaigns.
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JUST IN: .Rwanda Football Federation president Rtd Brigadier General SEKAMANA Jean Damascene has announced his resignation citing personal reasons.
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JUST IN: .The Government of #Rwanda has deployed military helicopters to transport COVID-19 vaccines across distant remote areas of the country.
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.The photo was taken today at President @CyrilRamaphosa’s swearing-in ceremony in South Africa.
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.@davido's electrifying performance brings the entire city to a standstill. Absolutely incredible! 🔥. #GOAfestival
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PHOTOS: .President Kagame arrives in Kinigi for #KwitaIzina2019. My little phone was on standby 😉
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President Kagame has also promoted has promoted three Brigadier Generals; Vincent Nyakarundi, Willy Rwagasana and Ruki Karusisi to the rank of Major General.
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FACTS about Bugesera International Airport: . $1.3 billion worth of infrastructure. 7 million passengers every year. #GreenAirport . #AVAF22.#SMIESA2022
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In the midddle of the night (00:03pm), I call @Rwandapolice Spox for intervention. The man picks it up. I pour out all I had to. Guess his response?. “I am sorry to hear that. I will follow up. Give me a few minutes.”. 5 minutes later, everything is back to order. Take a bow 🙇.
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If it's about CONSISTENCY and Probably the BEST SERVICE for the last 20+ years, let's appreciate our security organs #TSMChallenge
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God has been faithful 🙏🏾. Thank you all for your kind birthday messages. Love ❤️!
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President Kagame on Rwanda’s Security, “You may hear all kinds of stories. As you go home, relax. When you go to bed, have your sleep. When you wake up in the morning ready to work, you just know the country is very fine. For security, we are very fine”. #Umwiherero2019
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.@UgandaCranes has survived us. See you on Sunday in Kitende. @UsherKomugisha and @andrewkabuura, go eat your chicken 🍗
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This Friday, at mid-day in #Kigali, everything came to a standstill for a full minute to applaud our #FrontlineWarriors who are helping our country to defeat the invisible enemy, #COVID__19. #TURASHIMA
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