Addressing students and faculty of the Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC), Intake 13, at RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura on Saturday, April 19, Gen (Rtd) Kabarebe emphasised that Rwanda’s national security continues to depend on the RDF’s enduring spirit of readiness and resilience.

"During his remarks, Gen (Rtd) Kabarebe emphasised the significance of the study tour, noting that it had provided students with vital insights and information for their research," RDF said.

"He underscored that Rwanda’s national security relies on the RDF’s readiness, an enduring quality that defined RPA soldiers during the Liberation War. He urged students to preserve and uphold that legacy in the face of foreign interference and emerging threats."

Gen (Rtd) Kabarebe made the remarks during a closing session of a five-day RPA Liberation War Study Tour.

The tour, which is part of the Military History Module, offered participants an immersive examination of key battles, strategic decisions, and operational challenges faced by RPA forces during the 1990–1994 war.

Participants visited historic sites and engaged in analytical sessions designed to draw tactical and strategic lessons from the Liberation War. Discussions centred on the early stages of the war, which began on October 1, 1990, in Kagitumba and traced major turning points throughout the campaign.

Students also interacted with RDF generals and senior officers, who shared firsthand accounts of planning, execution, and setbacks encountered during major operations. The discussions offered opportunities for critical engagement, allowing students to ask questions, clarify issues, and gain a deeper understanding of the planning and execution of key military operations.

The Senior Command and Staff Course is designed to prepare mid-level officers for higher command and strategic responsibilities within the RDF and beyond.

Addressing students and faculty of the Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC), Intake 13, at RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura on Saturday, April 19, Gen (Rtd) Kabarebe emphasised that Rwanda’s national security continues to depend on the RDF’s enduring spirit of readiness and resilience.

Gen (Rtd) Kabarebe spoke during a closing session of a five-day RPA Liberation War Study Tour.

Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe, Minister of State for Regional Integration, called on Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) command trainees to safeguard and embody the values that defined the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) during the Liberation War in the 90s.