Today, Minister of State for Education Claudette Irere joined government institutions, civil society organisations, educators, researchers, youth representatives, and development partners at the conclusion of the Action for Sustainable Peace, Inclusion, Rights and Equality (ASPIRE) Programme at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
The event reflected on four years of advancing peacebuilding, genocide prevention, and social cohesion in Rwanda.
Implemented by Aegis Trust with partners, the programme promoted Memory, Peace and Values Education, critical thinking, dialogue, and responsible citizenship across 16 districts, helping strengthen inclusive and lasting peace in communities across the country. In her remarks, the Minister of State for Education Claudette Irere reaffirmed the important role of education in building a peaceful, united, and resilient Rwanda.
“We believe that education remains one of the most powerful tools for national transformation. It is not only about academic excellence, but also about shaping values, attitudes, and behaviors that nurture ethical, resilient, and responsible citizens.”
The Minister also underscored the importance of partnerships in advancing peacebuilding and responsible citizenship through education.
“This programme’s success is a testament to what is possible when government, civil society, and international partners unite behind a shared vision of education as a pillar for peace.”
Today, Minister of State Claudette Irere officiated the closing of the RP Skills Challenge Hackathon 2026, where 48 competitors from Rwanda Polytechnic campuses across the country showcased innovative solutions to real industry challenges in energy, manufacturing, mining and digital transformation.
In her remarks, the Minister emphasized the importance of linking technical education with practical industry needs.
“Our TVET system is not merely producing graduates; it is actively engineering solutions to the operational bottlenecks that hinder our national productivity,” she noted.
She added that the hackathon demonstrates that Rwanda’s graduands are “not just job seekers, but solution providers already vetted by the private sector.”
Winning teams from RP Tumba, Huye, Kigali, Karongi and Musanze campuses were each awarded Frw 1 million in recognition of their outstanding performance and innovative ideas.
Today, Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana visited The Université Libre de Kigali(ULK) and its Polytechnic Institute(UPI) as part of the nationwide outreach to Higher Learning Institutions.
The outreach aims to strengthen collaboration across institutions and support efforts to improve the quality of higher education in Rwanda.
During the visit, the Minister toured classrooms and training facilities, and interacted with students to better understand the learning environment and how they are putting into practice the skills and knowledge gained in class.
In his remarks, the Minister highlighted Rwanda’s ambition to position the country as a regional hub for quality higher education, in line with the Higher Education Sector Strategic Plan 2025–2030.
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Minisitiri w’uburezi Joseph Nsengimana agaragaza ko telefone zitagira ingaruka mu gutsindwa kw’abanyeshuri gusa ahubwo zigira ingaruka no mu mibanire y’abo n’abandi.
Today at University of Rwanda College of Education, Ministry of Education through Higher Education Council, launched a nationwide outreach to Higher Learning Institutions.
The initiative aims to strengthen dialogue, align priorities, and advance quality in teaching, learning, and overall outcomes.
In his remarks, Minister Joseph Nsengimana emphasized that Rwanda’s ambition is clear: to build a competitive, knowledge-driven economy anchored on a strong, relevant, and globally credible higher education system.
“We are not only building institutions for today, we are positioning Rwanda as a regional hub for quality higher education, research, and innovation,” he noted, underscoring the role of partnerships and internationalization.
A key focus is ensuring a shared understanding of the Higher Education Sector Strategic Plan 2025–2030—driving relevance, quality, research, and improved student outcomes aligned with labour market needs.
“To our students—you are at the centre of these reforms. We expect you to graduate not just with knowledge, but with skills, confidence, and the mindset to contribute to Rwanda and compete globally.”
Ashingiye ku bushakashatsi, Minisitiri w’uburezi Joseph Nsengimana avuga ko umwana uri munsi y’imyaka 2 cyangwa 3 adakwiye kureba na gato ibintu by’ikoranabuhanga kuko bigira ingaruka mu buzima bwe, asobanura kandi ko abantu bakwiye kumva ingaruka zo gukoresha telefone ku bana bato kugirango bashobore kurerera u Rwanda.
Umunyamabanga wa Leta Claudette Irere, ari kumwe n’abandi bayobozi, bifatanyije n’imiryango yabuze ababo n’abaturage bo mu Murenge wa Rukumberi mu Karere ka Ngoma mu gikorwa cyo #Kwibuka32 Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi muri Mata 1994.
Iki gikorwa cya bereye ku Rwibutso rwa Jenoside rwa Rukumberi, ahashyinguye abarenga ibihumbi 42.
Mu ijambo rye, Umunyamabanga wa Leta muri muri Minisiteri y'Uburezi Claudette Irere, yagarutse ku mateka yihariye ya Rukumberi, ashimangira ko Kwibuka ari inshingano n’igihango cy’Abanyarwanda. Yanagaragaje uruhare rw’urubyiruko mu gusigasira amateka no kurinda u Rwanda ruzira amacakubiri, yibutsa ko nta mpamvu n'imwe yatuma rugira ingengabitekekerezo cg ruba mu bapfobya Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi kuko rutabayeho mu mateka mabi yayiteye.
“Amateka ni mwarimu udasaza. Ayo mateka yihariye ya Rukumberi atwigisha ko urwango n’ivangura bidakwiye kugira umwanya mu muryango nyarwanda, kuko byagejeje igihugu cyacu ahabi. Ni yo mpamvu tugomba kuyigiraho no kuyarinda.”
“Mwebwe rubyiruko, nta mpamvu n’imwe mufite yo kwijandika mu bapfobya cyangwa bagoreka amateka. Kwibuka si ukumenya aho twavuye gusa, ni no gutegura aho igihugu kigana. Murinde amateka y’ukuri, mubake u Rwanda rufite ubumwe, kuko ejo hazaza ari mwe muzahagena.”
Hashyinguwe kandi mu cyubahiro imibiri 11 mu Rwibutso rwa Jenoside rwa Rukumberi.
During the 32nd commemoration of former staff of the Ministry of Education and its affiliated agencies who were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, highlighted the critical role of education in shaping a nation, while also acknowledging how it was once misused.
He stated: “Education is a pillar of national development. However, history shows that it was once misused, where some educated individuals became planners of the Genocide. This calls on us to remain vigilant and ensure that genocide ideology never finds its way back into our education system.”
He also reflected on the harmful and discriminatory policies that excluded some Rwandans from education and employment, and contributed to the persecution of students and teachers.
“Today, Rwanda has established education for all, based on merit and knowledge. It is essential that we continue to safeguard this progress through unity and resilience,” he said.
#Kwibuka32
