This Friday, the Annual Rwanda day event kicked off in Boston city of Massachusetts in the US. With deligent organisation and glamour, the event has attracted several Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from across the globe and mostly Rwandans living in the United States.
The chief Guest and also Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Louise Mushikiwabo officially opened the event which will showcase government services by different agencies including Rwanda Development Board (RDB),Private sector agencies especially Rwanda Mountain Tea,Bank of Kigali among others.
The Opening day of Rwanda Day was dominated by speeches from notable persons including Senator Tito Rutaremara who highlighted the path of Rwanda’s development story and what needs to be done to achieve the country’s future goals. Senator Tito encouraged all Rwandans to contribute towards the countrys development.
Professor Shaka Anastase of the Rwanda Governance Board told the gathering that 88% of Rwandans are very happy with the leadership in Rwanda and 98% want to be identified as Rwandans and not their ethnicities.
Prof. Shaka added that Rwanda managed to deal with most problems through pro people programs including one-cow per family, performance contracts by local leaders, Ubudehe and development of grassroots leadership through the local government policy.
Sky Miller representing the friends of Rwanda said, the Rwandan Diaspora has evolved into a strong force because it has a big stake in the the development of Rwanda through promoting Rwanda abroad.
The day was graced by colourful performances by local Rwandan artists including: Meddy, The Ben, K8, Alpha Rwirangira and Emmy.
The Rwanda Day in Boston this year is held under the theme “Agaciro, Urugendo Ruracyakomeza”(Value or Diginity, the Journey Continues).
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