Mugambi Xavi

Project Management Professional-PMP®, Fluent in meme & Superfan of the @warriors🏀

[Rohollah Faghihi @FaghihiRohollah]

Bibi masterfully shifted Israel's war with Iran onto the United States, then sat back and watched it unfold from the comfort of his sofa.

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

@lucky_lillian The team is not that bad, however their GK is terrible

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Unemployment and mental health, the silent crisis facing many young people

A few days ago, i found myself talking to a young man at a social spot in Kigali. He was sitting alone with an Amstel in front of him and seemed in no hurry to leave. I watched him for a while before deciding to start a conversation because he had taken 12 bottles in almost 45 minutes. In most social places you ask for a bottle and they bring 2, so i was able to notice the intervals. What i thought would be a brief exchange ended up staying with me long after we parted ways.

As we talked he told me that he holds a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Rwanda. Like many young graduates, he left university with dreams, expectations and the belief that hard work and education would open doors. Instead, he has spent the last two years looking for a job without success.

The more he spoke, the more i realized that unemployment was affecting much more than just his career. His father lost his job during the economic difficulties that followed the COVID-19 pandemic and the family’s situation became increasingly difficult. Some of his siblings were forced to leave school because there simply was not enough money to keep them there. Listening to him it became clear that behind every unemployment statistic there is often a family struggling to hold things together.

At one point i asked whether he had considered starting a small business, perhaps making soap or producing local beverages because of his academic. His answer was immediate and honest, he told me that he had thought about it many times, but lacked the capital needed to buy raw materials and get started.

That response stayed with me because it highlighted a reality that many young people face. We often encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance, but for someone who has no savings, no access to credit and no family resources to fall back on, even the smallest business idea can feel out of reach.

When we talk about unemployment, we usually focus on economic growth, investment levels, labour market figures and employment statistics. Those discussions are important, but they sometimes overlook the human reality behind the numbers. We rarely stop to think about what it feels like for a young person to wake up every day with qualifications, ambition and energy, yet have nowhere to apply them.

Employment is about much more than earning an income. It provides purpose, routine, social interaction, dignity and a sense of belonging. It allows people to contribute to their families and to feel that they are moving forward in life. When meaningful employment remains out of reach for months or even years, the consequences can be profound.

Confidence gradually fades and anxiety about the future grows. Family pressures increase. Some young people begin to withdraw from social circles, while others turn to alcohol or other unhealthy coping mechanisms in an attempt to escape feelings of frustration and disappointment. The issue is no longer just about money, it becomes a question of self-worth, identity and hope.

This is why the connection between unemployment and mental health deserves far more attention than it often receives. Studies conducted around the world have consistently shown that people who experience prolonged unemployment are more likely to struggle with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. The longer someone remains unemployed, the greater the risk that these challenges will affect their wellbeing and outlook on life.

The young man i met is certainly not alone. Across our communities there are many educated, capable and hardworking young people carrying similar burdens in silence. Most are not looking for handouts, they are looking for opportunities, whether through employment, internships, apprenticeships, mentorship, affordable credit, or support to turn their ideas into viable businesses.

The way forward is to continue having important conversations about mental health, we should remember that creating economic opportunities is part of that conversation. Employment is not only an economic issue, it is also a social and mental health issue. When young people are given meaningful opportunities to work, earn a living and build a future, we are doing more than strengthening the economy. We are helping to restore hope, preserve dignity, strengthen families, and protect the wellbeing of an entire generation.
#MentalHealthAwareness #BreakThesilence #MensMentalHealth

[FC Barcelona @FCBarcelona]

WE ARE THE CHAMPIOOONSSSSS 🎶
WE ARE THE CHAMPIOOONSSSSS 🎶

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

@Rutambii @Rick_1400 The perpetrator and the victim's families met and came to terms way before the trial, i think that influenced the court's decision in my opinion

[Our Past Initiative @Our_Past_In]

‘What We Were Told Became Ours’ a play by Gashora Girls Academy Poetry Lab. #Kwibuka32 #OurPast26

[IBERE RYA BIGOGWE🇷🇼 @Ngabo_Karegeya]

“American businessman and presidential historian Jared Andrew Cohen, on March 29, visited Ibere rya Bigogwe, a growing tourist location in Nyabihu District, Western Province and was “captivated” by the scenery” @JaredCohen @NewTimesRwanda @visitrwanda_now @RDBrwanda

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[PMI Rwanda Chapter @PmiRwanda]

A wonderful evening at the PMI Rwanda Chapter Meetup!

Members came together at Park Inn Hotel for engaging discussions, networking, and sharing the Chapter’s vision for the year ahead.
Looking forward to more opportunities to connect and grow!

#PMIRwanda #PMInstitute

[Phantom @phantom]

he’s not unemployed he’s monitoring the situation

[g @vslbackg]

Cardi didn't realize steffon is just offset with the letters rearranged!😂

[mariana Z @mariana057]

The bank keeps calling me to give me compliments.

They say I have an “outstanding balance.”

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

Mwiriwe neza @RitcoRwanda imodoka yanyu ifite plaque RAH 009D yerekeje i Musanze iri kugenda ku muvuduko ukabije kandi choffeur yanze kumva impungenge z'abagenzi.
Cc: @Rwandapolice

[refentse @refentsek_]

me and mine have nothing to say to you and yours ngl🙏🏾

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

@Baurice4Ever Great work, do you sew the ones in leather too?

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

@Rwandapolice please check your DM.
Thank you!

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

@Rutambii I always do that effortlessly

[Taiwo @tayenaija]

Y’all watched that video, but all I saw was two vacancies. 🤞🏾🥹🏃🏾‍♂️

[Mugambi Xavi @_mgmbi]

@MTNRwanda I'm currently unable to buy electricity with momo and your call center is unreachable, can you please help me?

[Our Past Initiative @Our_Past_In]

1/3 Yesterday, with the support of @TeamIrembo and @turnertownsend, and the Tigers Team who joined us for Umuganda, we officially began preparing land to build a new home for Rugira Theoneste, a 58-year-old genocide survivor and former RPA - RDF Veteran. The house is expected to be completed within a month and a half.

We also handed over the keys to a fully renovated and furnished home for Hassan Mpangaza, a 79-years-old Genocide survivor, completed in the first phase of our Kwibuka project with the support of @RwandaEvents Group. Through their continued support, he will also receive livestock to further support his livelihood.

We invite everyone to join us in these actions step by step, together, we can turn the world into a better place for everyone.

#OurPast25
#Kwibuka31

[Tito Rutaremara @titorutaremara4]

1/17. ISI TURIMO IRARWAYE !!!

Indwara yayo ni Judeo-Christian civilization

Philosophy ( intekerezo) na ideology ( ingengabitekerezo) by’iyi civilization ishingiye ku bimenyoma.