Rwanda National Police

Rwanda National Police (RNP) reminds all residents of Rwanda that effective this Tuesday, December 22, movements are prohibited between 8pm and 4am.

This is one of the directives by the Cabinet Meeting held on December 14.

Rwanda National Police spokesperson, Commissioner of Police (CP) John Bosco Kabera advised the general public to adjust their daily plans accordingly in line with this directive.

“Between December 15th and 21st, the Government restricted movement hours to between 9 pm. and 4 am. However, effective today December 22, up to January 4, 2021, movements are prohibited from 8pm. to 4am. 

These are further Government measures to ensure safety and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in this festive period. Plan your daily activities appropriately for 8pm to find you at home,” said CP Kabera.

He added: “We are in a week of festive celebrations and a long weekend; this should not be the source of COVID-19 spread. Social gatherings and celebrations are prohibited; this is not the period to organize or hold house parties. Be responsive, respect the national health and safety guidelines; do not attract the Police in your home for any violation.”

CP Kabera, however, clarified that specific Cabinet restriction for Musanze remain unchanged.

“Movements in Musanze are prohibited between 7pm and 4am; meetings and conferences are suspended for the next three weeks; service at places of worship operates once a week at no more than 30 percent of maximum occupancy.” 

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The spokesperson further urged the general population to comply with standard health guidelines such as proper wearing of face mask covering nose and mouth, physical distancing, washing or sanitizing hands, use of electronic payment and avoiding unnecessary movements.

CP Kabera said: “RNP is working with all partners including local leaders and other community policing groups like youth volunteers in education and enforcement. We commend the majority members of the public, who comply and call for continued partnership through information sharing on violators such as restaurants and hotels that tend to breach the directives and operate bars; bars that try to apply varied tricks to operate, and those who relocate bars into their homes to hold house parties.”

As of December 21, Rwanda had registered 7402 COVID-19 cases, 6100 recoveries with 1237 cases still active. The country’s COVID-19 death toll also stands at 65.