Gen Nkubito stated that he would welcome Dr. Mugesera to visit the country and see firsthand the country’s progress. He emphasized that Rwanda has undergone significant transformation since the liberation struggle, noting that those who were once described in derogatory terms are far from “worthless” today.
He made the remarks on Thursday, July 2, 2026, during a public event held in Kabaya Sector, Ngororero District. The event brought together members of the private sector from the Western Province who donated cows to 10 families of retired soldiers injured during the liberation struggle.
Recalling Mugesera’s past statement, Gen Nkubito said: “Here in Kabaya, we should remember the words Mugesera uttered. He spoke openly, and we all heard them. What pains me most is how he described people as ‘vagrants.’ He used that word publicly.”
He added: “I understand Mugesera is still around, possibly in court. But he should come and see that we are not worthless. He should come to Kabaya, see the tarmac roads leading to the hospital, and witness a peaceful and thriving community that has achieved so much.”
Gen Nkubito also paid tribute to veterans who were injured during the liberation struggle, noting that their contribution to Rwanda’s liberation is widely recognized.
He thanked private sector actors in the Western Province for their support in donating cows to families of former soldiers living with disabilities, describing the gesture as a meaningful act of solidarity.
Dr. Léon Mugesera delivered the controversial speech during a political rally held at Kabaya organized by the then-ruling MRND party on November 22, 1992.
The cows donated to 10 families of disabled veterans in Ngororero District are valued at 9,685,000 Rwandan francs.
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