Vital Karangwa Jr.

Public servant.
Passionate about communication, governance & the future of technology. @ASU, @Thunderbird & @Uni_Rwanda alum | @BGSHonorSociety Honoree

[Vital Karangwa Jr. @vitalose]

@imfuraluc01 Good to hear. Working here in the U.S., I see it all the time. H.E has built a strong brand that opens doors for us, sometimes doors that are difficult for others to open. At times, wearing our 🇷🇼 flag pin feels like carrying a master key.
You might want to stop by @RwandaInUSA

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Much gratitude to everyone who joined us for #Kwibohora32 as we celebrated Rwanda’s journey of growth and renewal and marked 250 years of U.S. Independence.
Two July 4 stories. One shared spirit of freedom, resilience, and friendship.
Mwarakoze cyane!

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Dear friend, Ambassador @CatalinaCRE
Your kind, uplifting and magnetic personality will be sorely missed in Washington and more specifically in diplomatic community!
I wish you much success and joy as you move on to your next important responsibilities🙏

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Congratulations to the people of the United States as you celebrate this historic milestone of the 250th anniversary of your Independence. #Rwanda also celebrates its Liberation Day on July 4th. This date stands as a reminder of the enduring significance of freedom and the aspirations that unite people everywhere. Happy #USA250!

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Happy Liberation Day!
Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and vision that transformed #Rwanda🇷🇼 and laid the foundation for the nation we proudly call home. As we honor the heroes of our liberation, may we continue working together to protect our achievements and shape an even brighter tomorrow for future generations!
Dukomeze twubake u Rwanda twifuza. #Kwibohora32.

[CAF @CAF_Online]

You showed the world who Cape Verde really is.
Thank you for everything. Forever proud. 🇨🇻💙

#FIFAWorldCup

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

We are delighted to invite you to #Rwanda Liberation Day #Kwibohora32

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

Congratulations to Nate Ament on being selected 13th overall by the @MiamiHEAT in the 2026 @NBA Draft.
We are delighted to see a young athlete of #Rwanda-n heritage reach this important milestone and wish him much success in the years ahead.

[Atlético de Madrid @atletienglish]

Visiting the Akagera National’s Park 🇷🇼

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“Leaders often should not look at themselves alone. They are supposed to come last, not first, in sharing the benefits that come from doing things well.

Too often, however, it is evident that some people put their own interests first.

Many even add arrogance to it, forgetting that ours is a service to the nation, not a contest between one person and another. The interests of the country must always come first. And when you serve the country well, the truth is that you too are among those who benefit. What matters is for people to see their duty that way.” President Kagame | Swearing-in Ceremony of New Government Officials

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

We are grateful to you @AsstSecStateAF Frank Garcia and your team for hosting us. Your vision for advancing U.S.-Africa relations was forward looking and edifying. African Diplomatic Corps looks forward to working with you to further strengthen U.S.-Africa relations and advance our shared interests. @RwandaMFA

[Vital Karangwa Jr. @vitalose]

@cakamanzi Good analogy, Clare!

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

President Kagame has arrived in Lomé, Togo, where he was received by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé @FEGnassingbe ahead of the inaugural African Air Transport Convention & Expo.

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

My heartfelt thanks to the journalists, editors & media leaders who joined us at @RwandaInUSA .
In a profession defined by deadlines and breaking news, I was especially grateful that so many took the time to step away from their busy schedules for an evening of conversation and exchange.
Thank you for the engaging discussions and warm company.

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

Elon just created 4,400 millionaires in a single day.

400 of them are now worth over $100 million.

These aren't VCs. They're SpaceX employees, and the list includes welders, technicians, and cafeteria staff, because for two decades the company paid every level of the workforce in stock instead of higher salaries.

Juan Hernandez immigrated from Mexico and took a $28 an hour contractor welding job in 2015. He says he didn't even know what SpaceX was. The company gave him a $10,000 equity grant and let him buy more shares through payroll deductions. That stake is now worth $880,000.

Trevor Hise's parents wanted him to take a stable job at General Electric. He picked SpaceX instead, stayed 12 years, and accumulated over 100,000 shares. At the $135 listing price that's $13.5 million. He's 37 and semiretired. His words: "The magnitude of this has been ridiculous."

The most telling detail came before the listing. Over 100 employees quietly banded together and negotiated a group wealth management deal covering up to $5 billion, because none of them had ever needed a wealth manager before.

Software IPOs have minted millionaires for 30 years. This is the first one where the money went to the factory floor.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“The current standing of RDF does not exist by default. It has been built over many years through dedicated service, discipline, and professionalism. You must lead with integrity, and never stop learning and improving.” President Kagame | RDF Senior Command and Staff Course 14 Graduation Ceremony

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“This course was designed to enhance your ability to navigate complex and sometimes, seemingly impossible situations. There are, however, certain qualities that it cannot give you that you must personally cultivate.

The first is courage. You will not always have guarantees, and for some, this can create paralysis. Courage is what enables a leader to act decisively despite uncertainty and competing pressures.

The second is judgement. As your responsibilities increase, so will the consequences of your decisions. Good judgement is developed through experience, collaboration and the humility to learn from mistakes and adjust course when necessary.

The third is purpose, which comes from knowing precisely what you are fighting for. For Rwanda, that purpose is anchored in protecting our people and sovereignty, while advancing the continued transformation of our country.” President Kagame

President Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, presided over the graduation of 108 Senior Officers from Rwanda and across the continent and beyond, who formed the 14th intake of the Senior Command and Staff Course, at RDF Command and Staff College, Nyakinama.

[Vital Karangwa Jr. @vitalose]

A powerful message on leadership from President Kagame today:
1. Courage: acting decisively even when there are no guarantees.
2. Judgment: making sound decisions, learning from experience & adjusting course when necessary.
3. Purpose: knowing clearly what you are fighting for.
Leadership is not about certainty but having the courage to act, the judgment to choose wisely, and the purpose to stay the course.
Very good principles to guide us even on individual/family level when faced with important decisions & responsibilities.

[Mathilde Mukantabana @AmbMukantabana]

It was a distinct pleasure to co-host Senator Pete Ricketts alongside my esteemed colleague, New Zealand's Ambassador Chris Seed. Together with fellow ambassadors, we enjoyed a profoundly engaging discussion, exchanging thoughtful insights on critical global issues and the enduring partnerships our respective nations share with the United States.

[Vital Karangwa Jr. @vitalose]

Thank you @NewTimesRwanda . The media is no longer what it used to be, and that is something every parent should understand.

[The New Times (Rwanda) @NewTimesRwanda]

OPINION: Parents must pay attention to their children's digital teachers

✍🏾: Vital Karangwa

https://t.co/S1l0s3kA0Y