Youth’s contribution should define future history of our country- Kagame

Kagame was speaking on Saturday while concluding the three-day the RPF Congress that coincided with the celebration of party’s 30-year anniversary in Kigali.

Kagame said that over the three days of the congress, they have had very enriching experience and discussions.

“This RPF Congress has been an occasion for us to recommit to attaining our country’s transformation agenda,” he said.

He said part of their organizational renewal is in the election of those to lead them through the next phase. He said, those they have elected come from different age brackets, especially the young ones.

“We are empowering our youth by charging them with more responsibilities. Their contribution should define the history of our country for more decades to come,” Kagame noted.

“We leave here revitalised and dedicated to give the best of ourselves. I hope we will continue to be together to enjoy the 30th anniversary celebrations,” he added.

He said they have had to reflect on the last 30 years and plan for the next 30 years and more.

“Let’s pledge to work hard towards ensuring that those who will be visiting our country after every ten year-period will find a more developed Rwanda,” he tasked party members.

“Very organisation, more so, a transformational one like the RPF, needs to redirect its focus in the face of ever changing realities and circumstances,” he added.

He said the congress and 30th anniversary, have been an opportunity to recommit themselves to attaining the goals of the party.

Meanwhile, the national 30-year anniversary celebration event was marked by different socio-economic development activities performed by RPF members from different parts of the country.

As part of the preparation early this month too, the party had youth and women league that revolved around their contribution in the development of the country.

The congress ended by voting new party leaders. Kagame was re-elected the RPF Chairman while Christophe Bazivamo and François Ngarambe were also retained as Vice-Chairman and Secretary General respectively.