KajyibwamiNotes

                                                   The army in Rwanda is one of the life changing institutions for many Rwandans from different backgrounds. It’s not a place where someone goes after losing hope, it’s a place where different professionals meet to contribute to the development of Rwanda. The Rwanda Defence Forces has Schools and Academies. RDF Command and Staff College, Rwanda Military Academy Gako, Combat Training Center Gabiro and Rwanda Peace Academy. With the support of University of Rwanda these schools prepare an intellectual and physical ready soldier. In his message to the new RDF cadet officers, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), he stated that "The profession you have chosen is not solely about combat or inciting conflicts, as some may perceive. Wars are waged with a justified cause. In Rwanda, we conside...

                                      Gacaca courts left a long-lasting impact in the Rwandan society, especially in the legal sector. It is rare to talk about the judicial background without mentioning Gacaca courts.  ‘Gacaca’, which translates to justice ‘at the grassroots level’, was a traditional judicial communal mechanism used to settle family and community disputes. Its major objective was to reintegrate those in the wrong back in the community and in this way lead to reconciliation. People of integrity, trusted elders and leaders in the village known as Inyangamugayo facilitate a discussion that any member of the community can take part in. In 2002 Rwanda revived its traditional Gacaca Courts. Five main reasons: 1. Truth; 2. Speed 3. Stand up to the culture of impunity; 4. Strengthen Unity and Reconci...

April 7th 2024 marks the start of Kwibuka 30, the 30th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, which began on April 7th 1994. The sad reality is that some people still have the genocide ideology and deny the Genocide against Tutsis. Kwibuka, meaning "Remember" in Kinyarwanda, is an annual commemoration period that starts on April 7th, lasting for 100 days. It serves as a solemn remembrance of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, a dark period in Rwandan history. Through a series of activities, Rwandans gather to honor the memory of the approximately one million lives lost and to pay tribute to the survivors who endured unimaginable suffering. Memorial ceremonies, community discussions, educational programs, artistic performances, and the lighting of the Flame of Remembrance are some of the ways in which Rwandans engage in remembrance and reflection during the Kwibuka period. The event provides an opportunity for reflection, healing, and unity as the nation comes ...