{"id":57041,"date":"2026-02-01T15:41:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T15:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/how-can-two-people-fail-to-live-together-president-kagame-on-marital-conflicts\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:05:02","slug":"how-can-two-people-fail-to-live-together-president-kagame-on-marital-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/how-can-two-people-fail-to-live-together-president-kagame-on-marital-conflicts\/","title":{"rendered":"How can two people fail to live together? President Kagame on marital conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The President made the remarks on February 1, 2026, during the National Prayer Breakfast, a national prayer and thanksgiving event organised by the Rwanda Leaders Fellowship.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s gathering, which coincided with Heroes Day celebrations, was held under the theme, \u201cBuilding a strong and secure family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Addressing participants, President Kagame emphasised that patience and mutual understanding are essential in building families, noting that he finds it difficult to understand how disagreements between two people can lead to separation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow can two people fail to live together? When many people are brought together, that is understandable, but two people? People should be patient with one another. What kind of wrongdoing does one person commit that makes the other say, \u2018I no longer want you, I am leaving\u2019? What really happened?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n<p>The President said that even when serious issues arise, couples should prioritise dialogue and seek solutions together rather than choosing separation, warning that problems may persist elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven if something has happened, and it is possible, can\u2019t people sit down, look at each other, and talk? If you leave, where will you go without finding similar problems? You may even encounter worse ones,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Kagame further warned that the breakdown of families has wider consequences for society and the nation as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf this happens to many couples at the same time, two, three, five, or ten, the country suffers. A nation is weakened. These are challenges that can be managed, especially for those who believe in God and in the power of prayer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He challenged religious leaders to ensure that the values they teach are applied in daily life, particularly in resolving family conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf what you teach and preach is truly believed, then it should help people overcome anger, wrongdoing, and hostility. What is the value of those teachings if they cannot be used to bring peace into families?\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The President stressed that challenges within households are a shared responsibility and called on Rwandans to actively cultivate family stability as a foundation for national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese are issues we must take seriously. If Rwandans adopt this mindset, the country will continue to progress, and the painful lessons from our history will not have been in vain,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Religious leaders welcomed the President\u2019s message and committed to placing greater emphasis on family unity in their teachings. Pastor Ngendahayo Phocas of Christian Life Assembly in Nyarutarama said the message underscored the link between strong families and national stability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President emphasised the importance of a well-built family. Families are made up of individuals, and those individuals must be built first. Together, they form the nation. He reminded us of our responsibility to help individuals grow and learn how to live with others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Phocas said the address was more than a political statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe spoke more like a preacher than a politician. The message resonated deeply with us and challenged us to continue fulfilling our mission,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by the Judiciary, 2,674 divorce cases were heard during the 2024\/2025 judicial year, down from 2,833 cases in the previous year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101436 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_11.38_59_am_1_-4515c.jpg\" alt=\"The moment President Kagame arrived at the Kigali convention Center for the National Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, February 1, 2026.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101435 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg\" alt=\"In his address, President Kagame questioned how married couples can fail to live together to the point of separation.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101434 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_53_pm_1_-65f2d.jpg\" alt=\"He also urged religious leaders to play a greater role in finding lasting solutions to marital conflicts.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101433 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_54_pm_1_-50511.jpg\" alt=\"This year\u2019s gathering, which coincided with Heroes Day celebrations, was held under the theme, \u201cBuilding a strong and secure family.\u201d\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101432 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_11.49_53_am-010ac.jpg\" alt=\"Maj Gen (Rtd) Julie Bentz delivered a summon at the event.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101428 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_1.24_10_pm-6a381.jpg\" alt=\"Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva was among the officials who attended the prayer meeting.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101429 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_1.24_10_pm_1_-e6acd.jpg\" alt=\"Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Gertrude Kazarwa was among the dignitaries present.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101427 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.58_23_pm-153c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101426 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.58_25_pm_3_-b71c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101431 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_11.39_00_am-63601.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101430 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_11.39_00_am_2_-f2229.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Paul Kagame has questioned how married couples can fail to live together to the point of separation, calling for patience, dialogue, and stronger family values. He also urged religious leaders to play a greater role in finding lasting solutions to marital conflicts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":2000101437,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-57041","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":2000101437,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/whatsapp_image_2026-02-01_at_12.31_51_pm-417b6.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57041","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\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000101437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57041"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=57041"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=57041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}