First Lady of Rwanda

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived in Phnom Penh for a State Visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit.

This morning at Intare Arena, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join Unity Club members and other leaders for a dialogue on the history that led to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the Campaign Against Genocide that led to Rwanda’s liberation. Follow live on youtube.com/live/6cj0nnbWOQg…

Today at Green Hills Academy, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined Grandparents Day, where they enjoyed traditional Rwandan performances by the school’s Nursery Three learners. The day offered grandparents a memorable opportunity to celebrate Rwandan culture alongside their grandchildren.

This evening, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined thousands of Rwandan youth for the annual Walk to Remember and Night Vigil at BK Arena, as part of the #Kwibuka32 remembrance activities, where young Rwandans stand together to uphold the memory of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

“Kwibuka carries profound meaning for our nation. It is how we confront and overcome the divisions that nearly destroyed us. This day empowers us all. We draw on the strength of survivors, who provide the reservoir of humanity that feeds our nation’s soul. To all survivors, know that you are not alone. We stand with you always. Everything we have achieved, was only possible, because all Rwandans decided to join hands in common purpose. We honour the role played by every Rwandan, in our country’s rebirth.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the final resting place of over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. They will mark the official start of the 32nd commemoration period by laying a wreath and lighting the Flame of Remembrance, which will burn for 100 days in honor of the more than one million lives lost. Follow live: bit.ly/4e79RRg

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame attend the finals of the @ATPChallenger 100. #RwandaChallenger

Today at IPRC Kicukiro, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended the men’s singles final of the ATP Rwanda 100 Challenger, which saw Argentina’s Marco Trungelliti defeat Italy’s Marco Cecchinato, during the third edition of the tournament to take place in Rwanda. The week-long ATP Challenger 100 follows the just concluded ATP Challenger 75, which ran from 2-8 March, with both tournaments featuring 66 players from 20 different countries. #RwandaChallenger

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived at the Kigali Convention Centre where they are hosting members of the Diplomatic Corps for dinner, following today’s presentation of letters of credence of 20 newly accredited Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Rwanda.

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join City of Kigali residents for #CarFreeDay.

This morning, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame took part in the bi-monthly #CarFreeDay, exercising alongside thousands of residents of @CityofKigali in support of wellness, community and an active lifestyle.

“You must build resistance within yourself. Refuse to be put down. Even if you bring me down physically, my spirit will not go down. That is what builds people, that is what builds families, that is what builds nations. Resisting. How can you disrespect me? You may kill me, you may overpower me, you may bring me down by force, but you will never defeat my spirit.” President Kagame | National Prayer Breakfast.

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame commemorate the 32nd National Heroes Day at the National Heroes Mausoleum.

“Do not make the mistake of finding yourself thinking that you should be someone other than who you are. You should be who you are. You should be as you were created. Look at how to improve yourself, how to make yourself better. Others were also created in their unique way. You cannot think of becoming the person who did what you admire. Instead, you learn from them so that you become better, true to yourself, as you are, in your own way. That is how a person is. That is how a family is. And that is how a country is. This country of Rwanda cannot be turned into any other country. Do not even think of it, because it is neither natural nor viable. That is also why, in the way the world is made, with small countries, medium ones, big ones, rich ones, powerful ones, you cannot take a country like Rwanda and change it however you want, because you did not create it. You also cannot take me and make me into whatever you want, because you did not create me.” President Kagame | National Prayer Breakfast.

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame laid a wreath and observed a moment of silence in commemoration of the 32nd National Heroes Day, honoring Rwandans whose lives exemplified bravery and patriotism.

This morning at the Kigali Convention Centre, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join hundreds of leaders from across the country for a thanksgiving prayer breakfast organised by the Rwanda Leaders Fellowship @Leaders_Pray. Follow live: bit.ly/45E2P1t

This morning at the National Heroes Mausoleum, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame will lay a wreath to pay tribute to national heroes as Rwanda marks National Heroes Day. Follow live: bit.ly/4t5ROjr

“I thank our citizens across the country for their crucial role in preserving our security. Our young men and women, your friends, your brothers and sisters, who work all day and night, sometimes losing their lives so that yours may go on. It is an enormous sacrifice for people to lose their lives to allow you to live yours. I thank them sincerely.” President Kagame

“To you the youth who are here, you are the majority of Rwanda’s population. Having 75% of the population under 30 is an immense source of strength. We have to ensure that strength is anchored in our values and meaningful work that enable you to build yourself and your country. You cannot build Rwanda without building yourself first. That is what I ask of you and that is my wish for you.” President Kagame | End of Year Party

RPF Chairman President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame are now at Intare Arena for the 17th @rpfinkotanyi Congress, convening more than 2,200 party members to discuss key priorities for Rwanda’s transformation.