RIB Arrests Rwanda FDA Inspector Over Alleged Corruption

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has announced the arrest of an inspector from the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) and a local businesswoman who owns a beverage manufacturing factory, both suspected of involvement in corruption-related offenses.

In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on November 17, 2025, RIB said the Rwanda FDA inspector is under investigation for charges related to corruption and breach of professional secrecy. The factory owner is also being detained on suspicion of offering bribes.

According to RIB, the inspector allegedly demanded and received illicit payments from the owner of DUSANGIRE PRODUCTION Ltd, a company based in Bugesera District that manufactures alcoholic beverages. The bribes were reportedly paid in exchange for allowing the factory to bypass regulatory inspections and avoid legal compliance requirements.

RIB confirmed that case files for both suspects have been forwarded to the National Public Prosecution Authority for further action. The detainees are currently being held at the RIB stations in Nyarugenge and Nyamata.

In its statement, the investigative body issued a stern warning to businesses producing substandard goods: “RIB warns all individuals engaged in the manufacture of products that do not meet quality standards to stop such practices immediately, as they are punishable by law.”

RIB further reminded public officials and employees entrusted with legal powers that abusing their authority for personal gain constitutes a serious offense that will not be tolerated.

The arrests come just days after authorities shut down four factories operating below national quality standards, including Joyland Company Ltd, known for producing the Salama fruit juice brand, and NI&P Ltd in Nyarugenge, among others.

Regulatory bodies have recently intensified efforts to combat corruption and ensure the safety of consumer products nationwide, emphasizing that public health and consumer protection remain top priorities.