{"id":2000110247,"date":"2026-04-28T12:24:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000110247"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:25:00","slug":"ncba-bank-rwanda-marks-kwibuka-32-reinforces-commitment-to-remembrance-unity-and-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/ncba-bank-rwanda-marks-kwibuka-32-reinforces-commitment-to-remembrance-unity-and-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"NCBA Bank Rwanda marks Kwibuka 32, reinforces commitment to remembrance, unity and resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The commemoration brought together NCBA staff and leadership at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, where they paid tribute to more than 250,000 victims laid to rest at the site. Gisozi serves not only as a place of remembrance, but also as a centre for learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff were guided through the memorial, reflecting on the events that led to 1994, the devastating loss of over one million lives, and the country\u2019s journey of rebuilding through unity, accountability, and resilience. They also listened to a deeply moving testimony from a survivor, alongside a detailed narration of the events before, during, and after the Genocide against the Tutsi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking during the commemoration, Managing Director Maurice Toroitich emphasized the importance of remembrance as a shared responsibility across generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are part of a generation that must actively protect what this country has rebuilt\u2014a generation that must reject division, not just in moments of crisis, but in the small, everyday interactions where respect, dignity, and unity are either upheld or eroded,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The history session was led by Maj (Rtd) Jean Marie Vianney Ruhamiriza, the bank\u2019s Security Manager, who walked the team through Rwanda\u2019s history\u2014from the seeds of division sown before independence, to the organised planning and execution of the genocide, and the denial that persists even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat is why \u2018Never Again\u2019 is not just a statement for today. It is a daily commitment to stand against anything or anyone that seeks to rewrite history, deny the genocide, or sow new seeds of division,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the memorial visit, NCBA Bank Rwanda has committed to extending its commemoration through tangible support initiatives aimed at restoring dignity and strengthening resilience among survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As in previous years, the bank will provide livestock to support sustainable livelihoods and economic independence for genocide survivors in Musanze and Rubavu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through continued support to survivors and a sustained commitment to unity, the NCBA remains dedicated to playing its part in safeguarding Rwanda\u2019s progress and ensuring that the lessons of the past continue to guide the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2400\" data-id=\"2000110307\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGl7lBKWcAA5WRP.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000110307\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The institution reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding Rwanda\u2019s progress and preserving the lessons of history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2400\" data-id=\"2000110308\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGl7wRVW4AADrc8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000110308\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Employees paid tribute to more than 250,000 victims laid to rest at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" data-id=\"2000110309\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGmK71eXsAAAnLf.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000110309\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Staff were guided through historical reflections on the events leading to and following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3182\" height=\"2121\" data-id=\"2000110310\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGmN3M9XIAA6qrG.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000110310\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Managing Director Maurice Toroitich emphasized the importance of remembrance as a shared responsibility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2880\" height=\"3600\" data-id=\"2000110311\" src=\"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HGmN3-YXcAADsZR.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000110311\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCBA Managing Director signing the guest book at Kigali Genocide Memorial. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Rwanda marks 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi, NCBA Bank Rwanda joined Rwandans and the global community in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, reaffirming its commitment to preserving memory, promoting unity, and supporting 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