Rwanda's resurgence is real and that's what matters most

Editor, Refer to Junior Sabena Mutabazi’s article, “The laziness of western media on display yet again” (The New Times, February 5). I have always failed to understand the problems of the international community. The people of Rwanda have never been happier yet some in the outside world keep expressing purported pity and concern about Rwanda, what is that nonsense about? And if they need to know by the way, President Paul Kagame is a precious gift from God for which the majority of Rwandans have endless thanks. The reason is simple, there is absolutely nothing which Rwanda of today can pride in that doesn’t have a direct connection with Mr Kagame. Only Rwanda’s enemies can wish him away. If anyone has doubts, let them come down to Rwanda and see for themselves. I am sure most of the critics have never been to Rwanda, even once. I am also aware that there are some disgruntled Rwandans but their reasons are purely personal, and doesn’t have any connection with the reality in Rwanda: unprecedented rate of poverty eradication; universal education and health for all; unprecedented promotion of gender equality; peace and security almost unknown to most other places; social cohesion; unprecedented low levels of corruption; the dignity which has been restored to every Rwandan; the list is too long to be exhausted here. So, for which of the cited do the crocodile tears come for? What is the purpose of democracy? If it has nothing about people organising themselves in a manner that best suits them, then it is a good for nothing product. Donart *********************** To those who want Rwanda to continue to be diminished and dehumanised, I share this with you...: “Transformation in Rwanda – All around Rwanda, a new narrative is unfolding: one of self-determination and increasing self-reliance, and of a country in a hurry to get where it wants and needs to be. This new story is not meant to erase the 1994 Genocide which is what comes to mind when most people say the name Rwanda, a human tragedy of catastrophic proportions where a million or more people died in a 100 days. But what is happening in Rwanda now will add another chapter to that story; out of the proverbial ashes, a nation of hope and possibility has arisen, taken root and begun to flourish”. Some human beings are still out there. KD

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Rwanda's resurgence is real and that's what matters most