{"id":52229,"date":"2024-12-12T13:24:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/president-kagame-swears-in-new-chief-justice-and-deputy-calls-for-efficient-use\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T16:01:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T16:01:32","slug":"president-kagame-swears-in-new-chief-justice-and-deputy-calls-for-efficient-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/president-kagame-swears-in-new-chief-justice-and-deputy-calls-for-efficient-use\/","title":{"rendered":"New Chief Justice, Deputy take Oath of office"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Head of State made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Justice, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, and Deputy Chief Justice, Alphonse Hitiyaremye.<\/p>\n

\u201cHoarding and misusing public resources that should serve the interests of Rwandans must end, and there is no better way to stop this than through justice,\u201d President Kagame emphasized.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that if the laws and justice system we have are properly implemented, they can help us address these issues. […] We still have a long way to go but we are determined to get there, and as quickly as possible,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The President also acknowledged that the country\u2019s setbacks stem from poor practices, stating, \u201cIf we unite to fight them, we can put an end to them, and our country will progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

The President reflected on Rwanda\u2019s painful history of injustice, much of it shaped by divisive political dynamics that led to the loss of many lives. <\/p>\n

Rwanda\u2019s experienced dark past where over a million people were killed 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This genocide resulted from decades of oppression and divisive politics, forcing many Rwandans into exile.<\/p>\n

However, 30 years after the Genocide, Rwanda has risen from the ashes, transforming into a prosperous and resilient nation that serves as a beacon of hope and a role model for many countries worldwide. <\/p>\n

Despite these remarkable strides, there are still individuals who harbor genocidal ideologies and continue to spread hate, and there have been reports of survivors of the Genocide being targeted and killed.<\/p>\n

President Kagame emphasized that the path forward must be guided by the strict application of justice and the rule of law. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere should be no substitute for justice, but where justice fails, other actions must follow,\u201d he warned, reinforcing that the law must be the ultimate guide.<\/p>\n

He also addressed those who continue to undermine the country\u2019s progress, stressing the need for a collective effort to maintain peace and stability. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere are still people who want to take us back to the past,\u201d Kagame said, urging that those who attempt to reverse Rwanda\u2019s progress be held accountable through justice.<\/p>\n

The President called on leaders, especially in the judiciary, to continue building on the country\u2019s achievements and to take further steps toward creating a more just and prosperous Rwanda.<\/p>\n

After taking the oath of office, Mukantaganzwa thanked President Kagame for the trust placed in her and pledged to diligently fulfill her duties, working towards delivering fair and timely justice to Rwandans.<\/p>\n

She reflected on the judicial reforms implemented after the Genocide against the Tutsi and emphasized the need for further improvements to ensure more efficient services.<\/p>\n

Mukantaganzwa also vowed to build on the achievements of her predecessors, consolidate gains, and promote accountability and integrity as core values to uphold.<\/p>\n

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President Paul Kagame has highlighted the vital role of justice in Rwanda\u2019s development, describing it as a cornerstone for building a society where the rights of all citizens are respected. He also called for a renewed emphasis on the fair and responsible use of public resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000078716,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-52229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000078716,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/oarth_profile.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/oarth_profile.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/oarth_profile.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/oarth_profile.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/oarth_profile.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/oarth_profile.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52229\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000078716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52229"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=52229"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=52229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}