For the 21^st time, Rwandans in Rwanda and elsewhere in the world and all friends of Rwanda commemorate the tutsi who were killed during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. During and in only 100 days a million tutsi were killed a tragedy that befell the country living it hopeless with very many widows, orphans, traumatized and sick community. 

¡°To those who teach us freedom, democracy and human rights while protecting those who killed one million of our people, we say to you: Rwanda has changed for good and forever. We will stand up for our right.  How can you plot my death at night and give me lessons about how to live my life in the morning? Rwanda we are a small country in the middle of nowhere but a country of people, who have pride in themselves, people who are ready for peace and for war for our rights¡± That is President Kagame speaking at the 21^st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi even after putting on the light of hope which will go down after the 100 days

Although the Genocide left a couple of challenges in the country but we are proud to mention that the country has merged from a far, through thick and thin but we are standing  up to fight for the rights of our country. Regardless of what we have gone through as a country, but a lot has been achieved throughout these 21years. The broken hearts have been mended, the wounded souls have healed and others are still healing, the country has been re-built, unity and reconciliation has been emphasized on and we have seen the fruits, hope has been restored, peace in all corners of the country has been established, and many more other good things have been achieved.

Rwandans are now living comfortably and working for their country a thing that did not work out for Rwandans only but also for foreigners who find it easy to invest in this country.  We accredit this to the good leadership in a lead of President Paul Kagame who have worked tirelessly to see this country come out doom. During this week very many activities are conducted including sessions of history about the genocide and Rwanda before colonialism. Rwandans including foreigners visit the memorials sites for detailed information and do many more activities.

The commemoration week goes for a week from 7^th through the 13^th and it is yesterday that we ended the morning week. However this period goes through the 4^th/07 which is the liberation day, the day when the RPF soldiers (Now Rwanda Defense Force) seized power and stopped the Genocide. We convey our sincere gratitude to the government of Rwanda for the a great work that they have done in the country and the also the RDF for having fought valiantly in order to liberate the country

With the light hope, the country is no more hopeless, that is why we remember while rebuilding our selves and the country as well, even though we still have the challenge brought by those who deny Genocide, but we are strong and we will go through it well, we will keep encouraging the Rwandans to change their mind set and hence this giving Rwanda a brighter future. We remember our people but we strive to come out of agony and rebuilt our country in order to live in a proud Rwanda as proud Rwandans.

Long Live President Paul Kagame and Long Live Rwanda


Compiled by KAGIRE DOREEN