The visit took place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, as the company joined the nation in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the memorial located in Rwamagana District.
Triphine Turamye, a survivor from Muyumbu Hill, shared a moving testimony about how her parents were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. She also spoke about how she later chose to forgive those responsible for their deaths.
She thanked the Inkotanyi for rescuing her, saying she has since rebuilt her life and is grateful to live in a peaceful country free from discrimination.
Jibu Rwanda Country Manager, Tuyisenge Bruno, said that some businesspeople during the genocide left behind a painful legacy after supporting the perpetrators.
He noted that today, Jibu is committed to doing business responsibly and working to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
He said, “As members of Jibu, we are committed to working alongside the country in building Rwanda. We visit memorial sites, join others in remembrance activities, and contribute to development projects that help strengthen our nation.”
Uwamahoro Rehema, representing traders who work with Jibu across Rwanda, said that visiting genocide survivors during the commemoration period is an important way to comfort and support them so they do not feel alone.
She added that such gestures help survivors regain confidence and continue rebuilding their lives.
The President of IBUKA in Rwamagana District, Musabyeyezu Dative, thanked Jibu Rwanda for taking the initiative to learn more about the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
He said this demonstrates the commitment of Rwandans to promoting unity, preserving truth, and rejecting evil wherever it appears.
The Executive Secretary of Muyumbu Sector, Muhamya Aman, also thanked Jibu Rwanda for standing in solidarity with survivors in Muyumbu.
He said such efforts help educate young people and strengthen the fight against genocide ideology.
During the visit, Jibu Rwanda leaders and employees laid wreaths at the graves where victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi are buried and officially handed over the Rwf 6 million donation to support the memorial’s modernization.
The Muyumbu Genocide Memorial is the final resting place of 14,401 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Rwamagana District is home to 11 memorial sites, where more than 85,000 victims are buried.
Jibu Rwanda Country Manager, Tuyisenge Bruno, lays a wreath at the burial site where more than 14,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi were laid to rest with dignity.
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