A delegation of 41 students from Harvard University, currently on a seven-day visit to Rwanda, today visited the RDF Headquarters. They were received by the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff.
The delegation was briefed on the transformation of the RDF since 1994, it’s contribution to continental security as well as Rwanda’s progress in unity, reconciliation, development and the sustainability of these achievements.
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Itsinda ry’abanyeshuri 41 baturutse muri Kaminuza ya Harvard, bari mu ruzinduko rw’iminsi irindwi mu Rwanda, uyu munsi basuye Icyicaro gikuru cy’Ingabo z’u Rwanda (RDF). Bakiriwe n’Umuvugizi w’Ingabo, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, mu izina ry’Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo z'u Rwanda.
Iryo tsinda ryasobanuriwe impinduka n’iterambere RDF imaze kugeraho kuva mu 1994, uruhare rwayo ku mutekano wo ku mugabane w'Afurika, ndetse banasobanurirwa intambwe u Rwanda rumaze gutera mu bumwe, ubwiyunge n’iterambere, hamwe n’uko ibyo byagezweho bigomba gusigasirwa.
🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE RDF!🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼
The Jamaica Defence Force thanks the Government and people of Rwanda and the @RwandaMoD for their generosity, support and commitment to Jamaica’s rebuilding effort following Hurricane Melissa.
We are pleased to announce that H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, will host the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali.
The Summit will be held from 18–21 May 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda, under the theme:
“Powering Africa’s Future: Turning Nuclear Energy Ambition into Investable Reality.”
Learn more: https://t.co/e5dLHOT8hk
Our brother, Sunjohn Nwose’s intentions for Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Africa is always pure, the way he applied it must have triggered some people to be angry especially those who doesn’t like Nigerians a bit. But I assure you his intentions are pure and genuine, he will learn from any mistake he has made.
Today, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) deployed a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, to support the country’s recovery efforts by rehabilitating infrastructure destroyed by a powerful cyclone (Hurricane Melissa) last year.
The deployment is conducted in accordance with a bilateral agreement between Rwanda and Jamaica aimed at assisting in the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure destroyed by disasters. https://t.co/dMJDY3IObJ
As we approach the end of the year, I want to share one of the most unforgettable experiences from this past year in the beautiful country of Rwanda. I was invited by the Government of Rwanda, as an Arsenal ambassador, to witness the country’s remarkable work in environmental preservation especially the protection of its ecosystems and the reintroduction of gorilla families. From the very beginning, the dedication of local communities stood out, turning tourism into a sustainable, locally driven economy.
Rwanda’s leadership in addressing climate change left a strong impression on me.
Monthly community waste-collection days practised not only in Kigali but also across rural areas, show how collective action can create meaningful change. It’s an approach many countries could learn from. 🌱
I had the honour of meeting President @PaulKagame to discuss Rwanda’s long-term sustainability strategy, and I was also invited to take part in the incredible yearly naming ceremony of a newborn baby gorilla, a cultural moment that reflects the country’s conservation achievements.
The encounter that will stay with me the longest was spending a day with Rambo’s gorilla family, just a meter and a half from a silverback.
It was a calm, powerful reminder of our place in nature and our responsibility to protect it. 🦍
What moved me most was Rwanda’s spirit.
A nation that has faced immense hardship now stands as a testament to resilience and unity.
The warmth and openness of its people left me with a quiet but lasting sense of hope and a belief that renewal is not only possible, but already happening.
I want to thank the President of Rwanda, @Arsenal Football Club and Oorwanda for making this journey possible, and above all, the people of Rwanda who made me feel at home.
Rwanda will forever hold a place in my heart.
❤️ 🤍
Always a pleasure meeting 🇷🇼 President @PaulKagame. Congratulated him on Rwanda's strong economic performance, his unwavering commitment to prudent policymaking, and successful completion of their program yesterday. The IMF values its strong partnership with Rwanda.
The silent killer among us. How stress is quietly taking more lives than alcohol!
Last month alone, we lost four friends, all to stroke or cardiac arrest. These are not isolated incidents, they are warnings. Even in rural areas, people are dying from stress related illnesses such as hypertension, ulcers, diabetes, and heart disease. Yet these deaths rarely make headlines. They are quiet tragedies often summarized as "yaguye gitumo" he died suddenly.
It would be extremely valuable if Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) regularly released fact sheets showing the main causes of illness and death at health centers across the country. If our Health Information Systems (HIS) are robust, this data should be made public. It would help public health experts craft effective behavior change programs around lifestyle, mental health, and emotional well being.
I want to commend CARAES Ndera Psychiatric Hospital, which last month took a bold step by publishing its 2024 2025 data on the conditions most commonly presented by patients. This transparency is commendable and sets a precedent for other health institutions. Such information allows policymakers and researchers to better understand emerging mental health patterns from depression and anxiety to trauma induced stress and respond with evidence based interventions.
While alcohol is often blamed for many social and health problems, stress is proving to be a far deadlier enemy. It kills silently, slowly, and without warning. Many community members today carry immense psychological burdens, joblessness, family expectations, debt, loneliness, or unhealed trauma. Because of our cultural restraint, most never speak about it. We are taught "kwihangana" to endure but endurance without healing has become a silent epidemic.
Chronic stress weakens the immune system, increases blood pressure, and damages the heart and brain. Health professionals i have interacted with quietly confirm that many patients who present with ulcers, migraines, or hypertension are not simply suffering from poor diets but from emotional overload. What were once considered urban diseases are now reaching the hills and valleys of rural Rwanda. Even farmers worry about unpredictable weather, low yields, and the shame of failing to meet community expectations.
For young people, the situation is particularly worrying. Many graduates cannot find employment, while others are overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed or match the lifestyles they see on social media. Parents are juggling rent, school fees, and survival. Teachers, nurses, and civil servants work long hours for modest pay. These daily struggles translate into emotional exhaustion and mental distress, often ending in stress related diseases or premature death.
Rwanda has made important progress in mental health care, from CARAES Ndera Hospital to district mental health units, but coverage remains limited. Most people only seek help when stress has already caused physical harm. What we need now is prevention, awareness, and destigmatization. Stress must be treated as a national health risk, not a private weakness.
RBC and the Ministry of Health should lead a countrywide campaign on stress management, just as they have done for HIV, malaria, and COVID 19. Workplaces should integrate counselling and wellness sessions, schools should teach emotional balance, churches and inteko zabaturage should encourage open dialogue on mental wellbeing. Healing the body begins with healing the mind.
Today , stress has more deadly effects than alcohol not because it is stronger but because it is invisible. It hides behind smiles, sleepless nights, and endless pressure. If we continue to ignore it, we will keep losing valuable lives. Let us build a culture where mental health is understood, supported, and protected. After all, nation building begins not only with economic progress but with peace of mind. #MentalHealthMatters
I guess we can all agree that @KireheDistrict deserves flowers for completing this project.
This won’t only help develop talent in basketball and volleyball, it will also boost social interaction.
I hope they take this opportunity and integrate many more recreational activities.