On Friday June, 7, 2024, President Paul Kagame was honoured with the Award of Merit for Exemplary Entrepreneurial Leadership by the African Leadership University (ALU) during the school's grauation ceremony held in Kigali. .

ALU founder Fred Swaniker and Vice Chancellor Nhlanhla Thwala presented the Head of State the award in recognition of his support to the elite school, spearheading Rwanda's transformation in all sectors and his contribution to Africa's development.