The First Lady of Rwanda Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has visited the St. Mary’s Namagunga Girls school accompanied by her host, the First Lady of Uganda, Mrs. Janet Museveni.
Mrs. Kagame is on a 3-day private visit to Uganda.
Namagunga Girls, established in 1942, is known for its stellar academic performance and is one of the best girls’ schools in Uganda.
While at the school, the Ladies took a tour of the school, each planted a tree and later spoke to over 700 secondary school girls.
The day ended with a lively interactive session between the girls and the First Ladies, where the girls heard inspiring words, in response to their questions that ranged from gender to music.
In her message, Mrs. Kagame encouraged the girls to have a clear vision and know where they want to go.
She also cautioned them that HIV/AIDS has no face, anyone can transmit it; she advised them not to diagnose it with a naked eye and always protect themselves.
She reminded the girls to be confident and dignified; to hold on to strong values and make the most of the education they are receiving.
She concluded by saying, “You are what you have been waiting for, your generation holds the promise of so many bright futures, if only you will open your minds to the possibilities and let your light shine.”
Mrs. Museveni, whose daughters attended Namagunga Girls, noted how delighted she was whenever an opportunity arose for her to speak to young girls especially about HIV/AIDS.
She advised the girls to be part of the youth that contributes to an HIV free generation. She thanked Mrs. Kagame for coming to Uganda and for creating an opportunity to visit Namagunga school.
The First Ladies also toured the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara district the day before. The centre promotes regional understanding through cultural exchange.
The centre consists of a cultural village and a museum that showcases the rich culture of Western Uganda.
These activities were part of Mrs. Kagame’s 3-day private visit to Uganda. The First Ladies were accompanied by Ugandan Minister in the Office of the President, Mrs. Kabakumba Matsiko and Rwandan Minister of Gender Mrs. Aloisea Inyumba.
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