Led by CEO Emmanuel Hamez, the delegation joined the nation in commemoration and reflection at one of the most somber memorial sites in the country. The Ntarama Memorial, once a church, holds the remains and memory of thousands who sought refuge and were brutally killed.

In his address, Hamez underscored the importance of remembrance and truth. “Today, we gather here at the Ntarama Genocide Memorial, a place that holds not only the memory of thousands of lives lost, but also the enduring pain and resilience of a nation,” he said.

He reminded attendees of their shared human responsibility. “I speak to you not only as the CEO of Airtel Rwanda... but as a human being. A husband, a father, a colleague. To the descendants of survivors, many of whom walk with silent grief or inherited trauma, we see you, and we stand beside you,” he said.

He emphasized that remembrance must go beyond ceremony, calling it “a commitment to building a more just, more united, more compassionate society.”

While acknowledging the horrors of the past, Hamez also praised Rwanda’s extraordinary journey. “Rwanda has shown the world that a nation can emerge from its darkest hour with resolve, grace, and a vision for a better future.”

He reaffirmed Airtel Rwanda’s role in fostering empathy and inclusion: “Our role in this society goes beyond technology and service. We believe in connecting hearts and minds, and creating spaces where empathy, diversity, and inclusion are not just words, but values we live by.”

Airtel Rwanda staff and leadership paid homage to victims at Ntarama Genocide Memorial center in Bugesera district.

The Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda, Emmanuel Hamez lays a wreath at the graves of victims at Ntarama Genocide memorial center.

Emmanuel Hamez and Airtel Rwanda staff were given a historical briefing before entering the memorial.