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Raising a toast to Rwanda and Uganda continued friendship |
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Kigali, 31st July 2011
Following a visit to a model village in Kayonza, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame welcomed President Museveni and Mrs Janet Museveni to an official state banquet held in honor of their visit to Rwanda. As they entered a room filled with Rwandan and Ugandan officials, the sense of fraternity that President Kagame was to later mention was palpable.
President Kagame began his toast by warmly welcoming President Museveni and Mrs Janet Museveni. He reminded the attendants of Rwanda and Uganda’s historical, cultural and political bonds adding that “the sense of fraternity between our people which was evident gained strength during this visit.”
In a heartfelt toast, President Kagame thanked President Museveni for leading a liberation struggle that addressed both the needs of Uganda and of Africa. “I wish to thank you most sincerely…you provided us with vital support when it mattered most, not just as a leader in our neighborhood but as also as a Pan- African truly concerned about plight of fellow brothers and sisters.” President Kagame said.
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President Kagame, Museveni visit Nyagatovu model village |
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Kigali, 31 July 2011
President Kagame and his guest, President Museveni today visited Nyagatovu model village in Rwamagana district. They were accompanied by Mrs. Jeanette Kagame and Mrs. Janet Museveni.
President Kagame thanked the residents of Nyagatovu model village for working hard to change their lives and for understanding and receiving well what their leaders tell them to do. Introducing President Museveni, his family and delegation to residents of Nyagatovu, President Kagame told them that they were privileged to have such high profile guests visit them. “The President is visiting with his family and this indeed carries a lot of weight. He even joined Rwandans to carry out Umuganda and even made a substantive financial contribution. We are indeed honored to have him as our guest.”
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President Kagame, Museveni join Kanombe residents in Umuganda |
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Kigali, 30 July 2011
President Kagame and President Museveni today joined residents of Kanombe to build a school as part of Umuganda, a monthly community service activity carried out all over the country. Present also was the United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell.
Addressing the residents of Kanombe, President Kagame thanked President Museveni for joining hands with Rwandans in the activity and pointed out that this is was not the first time that Mr. Museveni had joined hands with Rwandans. President Kagame explained that Umuganda is part of the African culture where people are united for their common good, where neighbor lends a hand to neighbor to help each other overcome hardships of life. President Kagame also thanked Project Umubano volunteers and Hon. Andrew Mitchell for participating in the activity.
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Sky is the limit for the Achievements of Rwandan Women and Girls |
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Kigali, 29 July 2011
President Kagame, First Lady Kagame and First Lady Janet Museveni attended the fifteenth anniversary of an organization that has been instrumental in the promotion of gender equality in Rwanda- the Rwandan Women Parliamentary Forum. It is the members of this forum, ninety-two men and women, who are behind legislations that have transformed the lives of all Rwandan women.
Addressing the attendants, First Lady Janet Museveni expressed her admiration for the Rwandan women, adding “women can do it all…you should never give up who you are.” First Lady Janet Museveni stressed the need for all African women to work together inviting Rwandan women to join hands with Ugandan women.
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President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni Welcomed in Kigali |
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Kigali, 29 July 2011
Today marked the first day of President Museveni’s state visit to Rwanda. Accompanied by First Lady Museveni, he was received at the Kigali International Airport by President Kagame and First Lady Kagame. Awaited with, President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni received a warm welcome from their hosts which Rwandan officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Rwanda.
As President Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and Janet Museveni continued on to attend the 15th Anniversary Rwandan Women Parliamentary Forum, President Museveni visited the Gisozi Genocide Memorial. Expressed his disbelief at the ideology that led to the genocide, President Museveni said: “the people who carried out the genocide suffered from ideological bankruptcy…this was deliberate…people wanted to exterminate others.”
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