Upon arriving at Kamarampaka Stadium, the incumbent President Kagame was greeted with a joyful atmosphere and songs from a crowd of Rusizi residents and neighbouring districts.

Kagame expressed his gratitude to the event participants, highlighting that this campaign stage is a significant moment to appreciate the progress made while remembering Rwanda’s history.

He acknowledged that all achievements are due to the patriotism of every citizen who has dedicated themselves to building Rwanda, and that the best has already been accomplished.

"Thanks to our security, no one can find a point of entry to destabilize us!" he declared.

He emphasized that Rwanda’s external enemies cannot penetrate the country and keep their malevolence to themselves.

"All they have left is to wish us harm," he added.

To help the youth understand their duty and responsibility to preserve this security and the progress already achieved, Kagame referred to Rwanda’s journey from the tragic history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which the RPF’s policies have transformed into current success.

Kagame expressed his confidence that Rwandans will always work to protect Rwanda and its progress.

"Everything that has been achieved is thanks to you; the RPF has worked with you. You are truly Inkotanyi," he stated.

He added that the journey has been long, much has been accomplished, and the future holds even more progress.

"We will undoubtedly achieve it," he asserted confidently to his patriotic citizens.

"You, the youth, look at where Rwanda came from and where it is today. You have a dual responsibility to continue building on the gains and to protect them against any threat," he urged.

"We will protect our security," the youth shouted again, reassuring Kagame of their strong sense of responsibility for Rwanda’s well-being.

The RPF chairman is running against Frank Habineza, the leader of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and Mbayimana Philippe, who is vying for the presidency on an independent ticket.

The campaigns will close on July 13. Approximately 9.5 million people have registered to vote in this year’s parliamentary and presidential elections.

Kagame expressed his gratitude to the residents of Rusizi, emphasizing that this stage of the campaign is a significant moment to appreciate the progress made while remembering where Rwanda has come from.