Pourquoi la Première Dame du Rwanda est-elle la plus puissante force de transformation sociale ? On dit souvent que la véritable mesure du leadership ne se trouve ni dans le nombre de discours prononcés ni dans les bâtiments inaugurés, mais dans le nombre de vies discrètement transformées. Peu de personnalités publiques au Rwanda incarnent mieux cette idée que la Première Dame, Jeannette Kagame. Elle évolue dans une catégorie à part. Article de Magnus Mazimpaka, traduit de l’anglais. https://t.co/iXMMSTqm2A
I grew up in @BugeseraDistr, where football was played on fields that seemed to produce more dust than grass-and where the occasional stone could be as dangerous as the opposing striker.
That is why the @Imbuto Hub- Bugesera represents something profoundly different.
From the arrival of the first man of the land, you could immediately feel his presence. 🇷🇼
President Paul Kagame carries a unique aura and commands great respect wherever he goes.
#CECAFAKagameCup#AfricanFootball
Shona folklore had a wonderfully simple test of character.
Hand someone a baby.
If the child cried uncontrollably, people became… cautious.
If the child melted into sleep, our grandparents smiled. Their verdict was almost always the same: this was someone with a gentle spirit. Someone safe. Worth trusting. Worth doing business with. Perhaps even worth marrying.
I’ll leave it to science to explain.
My own theory is simpler. You only notice the smallest mark on a clean sheet of paper. Children’s hearts are about as pure as they come. They don’t care about titles, status or reputation. They simply know when they feel safe.
Maybe that’s what our grandparents were really trying to teach us. Trust begins long before credentials. It begins with character.
Camila Makanaka has completed her assessment.
Of all the endorsements I’ve received in my life, this one may be my favourite.
I’m merely presenting the evidence. 😊
Career planning starts early.
Camila has signed her first long term sporting contract.
First signing: the @Springboks. Reigning world champions. 🇿🇦💚💛
Next: @Arsenal. Some family traditions are simply non-negotiable. ❤️🤍
Then there’s #AstonVilla. They’ve unexpectedly become contenders. It turns out #VisitRwanda isn’t just attracting tourists… it’s influencing baby wardrobes too. 😉🇷🇼
She won’t remember today.
I always will. ❤️
check out her springboks jersey 👇🏿
#FutureLegend #Bokke #ProudlySouthAfrican #COYG #GrandpaLife
President #Kagame's foreign policy goes beyond diplomacy it creates trade opportunities.
By strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, Rwanda continues to access new export markets, support local producers, and integrate more deeply into regional and global value chains.
When Rwandan products reach more markets, businesses grow, incomes rise, and the economy becomes more resilient
It was an honour to meet Geoffrey Eyanae Kaituko, Chargé d’Affaires of Kenya to Canada and author of Getting Things Done: The Key to Exemplary Leadership, and to present my memoir, Unfolding: A Resilient Journey to Leadership.” That title is precise and the tone is warm.
I deeply appreciated his warm welcome, our thoughtful conversation on leadership, and the genuine interest he showed in Unfolding. I was especially encouraged by his support and his commitment to help share the book with the Kenyan diaspora in Canada and beyond.
Although Unfolding is shaped by lived experience, its message is global. It speaks across cultures and borders through themes of resilience, transformational leadership, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward. I believe these stories can make a unique contribution to global conversations on leadership and meaningful impact. They also highlight the vital role girls and women play in shaping resilient communities and shaping transformational leadership worldwide.
My sincere appreciation to @KenyaInCanada for this meaningful engagement and support. Asante sana!
J’ai pris part, ce 23 juillet, au siège de l’ONU, au débat entre les candidats au poste de Secrétaire général de l’Organisation, organisé par l’Assemblée générale. J’ai partagé ma vision et mon ambition pour une ONU réformée et plus efficace, capable de mieux prendre en charge ses missions principales : la paix et la sécurité, les droits de l’homme et le développement. J’ai également indiqué comment mon expérience de vie publique nationale et d’interaction à l’échelle africaine et internationale pourrait aider à relever les défis majeurs de notre temps, si les États membres me font confiance.
Still can’t believe my little girl, Ella, is going to be the new Child Mayor of Wageningen.
A special moment, now also featured by AD, one of the Netherlands’ largest national newspapers.
So incredibly proud of her ❤️