David Rinnert

Political Counsellor & Head, Political and Governance Team @UKinRwanda. Past: 🇰🇬🇺🇿🇹🇯🇿🇼🇲🇼🇲🇩. Also: Dad, husband, DJ & co-founder @Kolfest19.

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

🚨Tune in to @rbarwanda this week & listen to an exclusive interview with @DRinnert (aka DJ Dawee) talk about his experiences of DJ’ing, diplomacy, and life in #Rwanda.

🇬🇧🎧🇷🇼

#GoFarGoTogether #DecksAndDiplomacy #BilateralBeats

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

By day: 🇬🇧 diplomat

By night: DJ Dawee 🎧

Hear from @DRinnert on the shared craft of diplomacy & DJing: reading the room, building connections, finding common ground.

After 4 years strengthening UK–Rwanda ties, on & off the dancefloor, he signs off.

Tuzagukumbura! 🇷🇼✨

[David Rinnert @DRinnert]

Only two months left in #Rwanda. Still feels unreal and it’ll be hard to leave 🫤

In the meantime, preparations for the next posting have begun - the only logical way: egusi soup, fufu, jollof rice & a dangerously ambitious #Nigeria reading stack 🇳🇬📚 Any must-reads I’m missing?

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

Today, the UK stands with Rwanda in solemn remembrance of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We honour their memory and pay tribute to the strength and resilience of survivors.

Remember - Unite - Renew

#Kwibuka32

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

The 🇬🇧UK‑funded SPARC project supported the:

📘 School Data Management System to be rolled out in 2,400+ schools.

💸 Digitalisation of 400+ SACCOs to deliver quick, secure services that power #Rwanda’s development! ���✨

It was great to see the impact in @rulindodistrict.

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

Through our 🇬🇧‑funded programme with DAI, we’ve supported Rwanda🇷🇼 to strengthen property tax systems enabling better delivery of education, health and infrastructure.

We’ve also helped enhance the #Imihigo performance system for real impact and better services for citizens.

[David Rinnert @DRinnert]

@FlyRwandAir @FlyRwandAir - still not resolved: compensation for a cancelled LHR–KGL flight was approved on 21/01.

Both the initial timeframe & a further extension you provided have now passed without payment or update.

I have now raised this with the UK CAA. Grateful for urgent resolution.

[David Rinnert @DRinnert]

@FlyRwandAir I’ve had 3 cancelled legs & 1 major delay on your flights in 2026.

Compensation for one cancellation was approved on 21/01 with a 30-day processing time.

That period has passed & I’ve had no update despite my email follow-ups.

Grateful for your assistance.

[David Rinnert @DRinnert]

@FlyRwandAir Thank you. I sent the UK261 compensation claim for arrival in KGL more than 24h after the originally scheduled time to the Rwandair Care team via email. Looking forward to their response. Best wishes.

[David Rinnert @DRinnert]

@FlyRwandAir Flight WB711 London-Kigali was cancelled at short notice tonight due to technical issues. It’s after midnight I have had no communication or email responses regarding my rebooking. Please can someone urgently advise next steps 🙏

[David Rinnert @DRinnert]

@FlyRwandAir Thanks. I sent you a DM with the email I had sent to your customer service last night. I still haven't received a response to this or any communications on my rebooking more than 12 hours after the flight was cancelled and I am stranded at LHR.

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

🥑🍌🥭 Market Day vibes in #Kigali!

Recently @A_ThorpeUK stopped by Kimironko Market to pick up fresh fruits and even bargained with vendors for better prices.

A beautiful moment of connection with the community that makes #Kigali so vibrant.

#KimironkoMarket

[Jenny Chapman @JennyChapman]

The UK welcomes the signing of the Washington Accords by @Presidence_RDC and @PaulKagame, facilitated by @POTUS.

Full implementation of the commitments made by all parties is now vital to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.

[Robert Cyubahiro McKenna @RobCyubahiro]

Who said you can't be in politics and Music?

It's going down with @DRinnert #MagicFriday #MagicDrive

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

1 party. 2 dresses. 3 bands. Endless connections.

What a fantastic King’s Birthday Party in 🇷🇼!

Honoured to celebrate our ties in development, culture, business & more w/ @onduhungirehe.

“Ifuni Ibagara Ubucuti ni akarenge!” #WeavingTogether

[Plan International Rwanda @PlanRwanda]

A defining moment of girls’ empowerment in leadership, as Grace, 16, takes over from @A_ThorpeUK as @UKinRwanda High Commissioner.

Grace has a big dream.

“The future I want is one where no dream is too big for youth, especially for girls.”

#IDG2025 | #GirlsTakeover

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

Amashyo! 🐄✨

It was fantastic to witness the incredible energy and enthusiasm following @A_ThorpeUK’s visit to Bigogwe last week.

🎥 Take a look at this video showcasing her heartfelt appreciation for the breathtaking landscapes of @RwandaWest.

Murakoze cyane! 🇷🇼❤️

[Office of the PM | Rwanda @PrimatureRwanda]

This afternoon, Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva received Baroness Chapman of Darlington, UK Minister of State for International Development and Africa. Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Rwanda and the United Kingdom.

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

Day 2 w/ @jennychapman:

Deeply moved at @Kigali_Memorial - a powerful reminder of #Rwanda’s journey to unity.

Raised Eastern DRC conflict with counterparts urging a solution through peace processes.

Visited @ACES_Cooling’s Festival of Cooling before meeting Rwandan creatives.

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

A full day of inspiration in #Rwanda 🇷🇼 with @JennyChapman.

From seeing bright young learners in #Gakenke & biodiversity heroes in #Musanze 🌿🦍 to learning about reintegration efforts at Mutobo demob camp.