May 8, 2026 – The Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB), Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and its affiliated institutions, joined forces to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The solemn ceremony took place at the Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial, where more than 105,000 victims are laid to rest.

This annual event brings together government institutions headquartered at the Nyarugenge Pension Plaza. Staff members gathered at the memorial to pay their respects, honor the victims, and reflect on the history of the planning and execution of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with a renewed commitment to unity and the fight against divisionism.

During the event, Lt. Colonel (Rtd) Gerard Nyirimanzi delivered a presentation detailing the long-term planning of the Genocide. He warned that some international actors continue to support genocide ideology and urged participants to commit to building a Rwanda free from division.

"Although Rwanda's history contains great darkness, there is a light of hope stemming from good leadership, reconstruction, and unity focused on sustainable development," Nyirimanzi stated. “It is the responsibility of everyone to strive for a Rwanda free of discrimination, a nation that is united and full of hope.” Nyirimanzi stated.

In his keynote address, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, the Minister in Charge of Emergency Management, reminded the staff that as educated professionals, they have a special duty to preserve the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi. He urged them to write books, conduct research, and study the documented historical accounts of the Genocide to ensure the truth is never distorted.

Minister Murasira further called on the employees to be a light and an example in the fight against discrimination, which was the root cause of the Genocide.

"We must be a light for the Rwandans we serve, rejecting any form of discrimination. It is essential to help the citizens in our communities fight anything that could return us to the darkness we experienced during the Genocide against the Tutsi," the Minister said.

The ceremony closed with a profound emphasis on the duty of employees to embody the values of inclusion and integrity in their daily service. By upholding the national pillars of Staying Together, Being Accountable, and Thinking Big, employees were reminded of their responsibility to safeguard Rwanda’s progress and distance the nation from the betrayals of the past.