Accompanied by Senator Evode Uwizeyimana and MP Alice Muzana, Kazarwa praised the Rwandan community in Congo for their unity and commitment to upholding Rwandan cultural values.

During the discussions which focused on the diaspora’s role in advancing Rwanda’s progress, she highlighted how significant it is that Rwandans living abroad are playing an active part in national development.

“We thank you for remaining loyal to Rwanda, for defending and promoting it wherever you are. You are the Sixth Province of Rwanda, an extraordinary province, but one rooted in unity and development. Keep striving for excellence,” Kazarwa said.

Members of the community in Congo Brazzaville described the ways they are contributing to national development, including paying health insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) for vulnerable citizens, participating in the BRD-led Cana Challenge initiative, and supporting school feeding programs like Dusangire Lunch.

During the meeting, attendees were also briefed on the functioning of the Rwandan Parliament, including its core responsibilities: lawmaking, government oversight, and citizen representation.

Senator Uwizeyimana and MP Muzana emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in governance and encouraged diaspora members to continue participating meaningfully in Rwanda’s development efforts.

The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa, has commended the continued contributions of Rwandans living abroad to the development of their country.

The Rwandan community expressed deep appreciation for the visit by their parliamentary representatives and showed a strong willingness to keep contributing to Rwanda’s reconstruction through economic, cultural, and intellectual means.

This meeting took place during the Speaker’s official visit to Brazzaville, where she was attending the 16th Conference of Speakers of Francophone Parliaments.

According to the National Bank of Rwanda, the diaspora’s financial contributions to the country continue to grow. In 2024, Rwandans abroad sent home $502 million, compared to $505 million in 2023. This upward trend has been consistent.

In 2020, $274 million was contributed by Rwandans abroad while in 2022$ 461 million was collected.

The meeting took place during the Speaker’s official visit to Brazzaville.

Senator Evode Uwizeyimana emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in governance.

MP Alice Muzana, Kazarwa praised the Rwandan community in Congo for their unity and commitment to upholding Rwandan cultural values.