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President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pay tribute to Rwanda’s heroes

By IGIHE
On 1 February 2025 at 02:33

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, laid a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera and observed a moment of silence in honor of Rwanda’s heroes.

The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, including Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Kazarwa Gertrude, Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda, and Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, among others.

A representative of the diplomatic corps in Rwanda also laid a wreath in tribute to the country’s heroes.

Rwanda recognizes its heroes under three categories: Imanzi, Imena, and Ingenzi. The Imanzi category includes fallen heroes such as the Unknown Soldier, representing all soldiers who died defending the nation, and Maj Gen Fred Gisa Rwigema, who lstarted the liberation struggle on October 1, 1990.

The Imena category honors King Mutara III Rudahigwa Charles Léon Pierre, Michel Rwagasana, Agatha Uwilingiyimana, Félicité Niyitegeka, and the Nyange students, all remembered for their courage and patriotism.

No individual has yet been officially recognized under the Ingenzi category, though efforts are ongoing to identify and honor deserving figures.

Heroes’ Day is observed in Rwanda every year on February 1.

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have paid tribute to Rwanda’s heroes.
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame laying wreaths at the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera.
Rwanda recognizes its heroes under three categories.
Premier Ngirente and Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda are among officials that graced the ceremony.
The National Heroes Mausoleum is located in Remera.
The National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera has undergone upgrades.
Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Kazarwa Gertrude and Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda attended the ceremony.

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