President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame during the 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Village Urugwiro
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined over 1,400 delegates who attended the 19th National Dialogue Council, or Umushyikirano, which commenced on January 23 and concluded on January 24, with a focus on the country’s progress in national unity and shaping the future.
The two-day gathering is an annual national forum in which Rwandans discuss issues of national importance including national development, unity, and youth empowerment.
Below is a pictorial for some highlights of the meeting.
Some delegates at Kigali Convention Centre to attend the National Dialogue Council. Umushyikirano brought together different participants, who include leaders, those in the public and private sectors, religious leaders and the ordinary citizens among others.
Minister in Charge of Emergency Management Albert Murasira (Right) with Ambassador Mathias Harebamungu at KCC
Delegates arrive at Kigali Convention Centre to attend the National Dialogue Council, which commenced on January 23 and concluded on January 24, with a focus on the country’s progress in national unity and shaping the future.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta (Right) and Sina Gerard arrive at KCC to attend the 19th edition of the National Dialogue Council
Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe (L) and Miss Rwanda 2022 Divine Muheto.
Dr. Subira Manzi, a gynaecologist at King Faycal Hospital, Kigali, (center) and former lawmakers Constance Mukayuhi Rwaka and Connie Bwiza, conversing outside the meeting hall. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Boniface Rucagu attended the 19th edition of National Dialogue Council
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, and Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, the Defence and Military Spokesperson.
The National Dialogue Council that started on Tuesday, January 23 and concluded on January 24, brought together about 1,500 delegates, including leaders of the central government and local administration.
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, interacts with James Kabarebe, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation, during Umushyikirano.
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda speaks to Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja during Umushyikirano
The Secretary General of RPF Inkotanyi, Wellars Gasamagera interacts with Ines Mpambara the Minister in charge of Cabinet Affairs.
Minster of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta interacting with a delegate at Umushyikirano
The Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Wellars Gasamagera, interacts with a delegate during Umushyikirano
Jessica Gerondal Mwiza, a member of the Rwandan Diaspora community in France, during Umushyikirano.
The Ben was among local artistes who attended Umushyikirano.
Minister in Charge of Emergency Management Albert Murasira interacts with Cardinal Antoine Kambanda.
Former RPF Inkotanyi Secretary General, the current Chairman of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honor (CHENO) François Ngarambe interacts with a delegate at Umushyikirano.
(L-R) Minister of Trade and Industry Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, Minister of Interior Alfred Gasana and Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju interact during Umushyikirano.
First Lady Jeannette Kagame interacts with Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Marie Solange Kayisire, the Minister of State for Local Government, at the meeting.
Nelly Mukazayire, Deputy CEO, Rwanda Development Board at the 19th edition of Umushyikirano
About 1,500 delegates attended the 19th National Dialogue Council held at Kigali Convention Centre, on Tuesday, January 23.
Deputy Speakers of Parliament Edda Mukabagwiza and Deputy Speaker Sheikh Musa Fazil Harerimana during Umushyikirano.
The two-day event, chaired by the President, is a homegrown initiative that champions accountability and dialogue amongst Rwandans in the country, and those abroad as well as friends of Rwanda.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting key achievements registered under Rwanda’s seven-year government programme during Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. Courtesy
Pastor Isae Ndayizeye, the senior Pastor at ADEPR, Archbishop Laurent Mbanda of The Anglican Church of Rwanda and the Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Salim Hitimana
Delegates follow a panel discussion.About 1,500 delegates attended the 19thNational Dialogue Council held at Kigali Convention Centre, on Tuesday, January 23.
Umushyikirano brought together different participants, who include leaders, those in the public and private sectors, religious leaders and the ordinary citizens among others.
The two-day event, chaired by the President, is a homegrown initiative that champions accountability and dialogue amongst Rwandans as well as friends of Rwanda.
The two-day gathering is an annual national forum in which Rwandans discuss issues of national importance including national development, unity, and youth empowerment.
Jean-Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement at Umushyikirano during his presentation on Wednesday, January 24.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks to Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo during the meeting.
Panelists discussed issues of national interest, point out the challenges to development and deliberate the possible solutions.
The two-day event, chaired by the President, is a homegrown initiative that champions accountability and dialogue amongst Rwandans as well as friends of Rwanda.
Rwanda's Ambassador to Poland, Prof. Anastase Shyaka, and Rwandans and friends of Rwanda, virtually attended Umushyikirano from Poland, on Tuesday, January 23. Courtesy
President Paul Kagame speaking at the opening session of the 19th National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, on Tuesday, January 23. Kagame said that if anyone attempts to put Rwanda in a situation where it has to fight like it has nothing to lose, it will do so for the sake of protecting its people. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Delegates follow President Paul Kagame's remarks during the opening of the 19th National Dialogue Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Tuesday, January 23. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
About 1,500 delegates are attending the National Dialogue Council