Held in Dakar, Senegal, the games saw Rwanda achieve remarkable success, winning a total of six medals: four gold and two silver.

The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration secured two gold medals in men’s football and volleyball. The Rwanda Energy Group (REG) triumphed in women’s basketball, while the Rwanda Revenue Authority claimed victory in women’s volleyball.

Additionally, the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) earned a silver medal in women’s basketball, and the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) won silver in men’s volleyball.

Minister Mukazayire has via X account celebrated these accomplishments and reiterated Rwanda’s commitment to excelling in sports.

“Sports among public servants, private sector entities, and civil society organizations is vital. It provides opportunities for competition and winning for Rwanda. Our goal is for Rwanda to become a model in sports while leveraging its potential for development,” she posted.

The next edition of the African Workers’ Games is set to take place in Algeria next year.

The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration secured two gold medals in men’s football and volleyball.

The University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) earned a silver medal in women’s basketball

Rwanda Revenue Authority claimed victory in women’s volleyball.

The Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire has commended the outstanding performance of teams that represented Rwanda at the African Workers’ Games