Tag Archives: Rwanda

By Andrew M. Mwenda  How Rwanda’s growth since 1994 measures against other economies and what explains the figures Rwanda seems to be a country of extremes. Its turnaround since the genocide has been as astounding as the tragedy itself. The scale and speed of the Rwanda genocide was unprecedented. Rwanda’s …

By Louise Mushikiwabo Rooting out the ideology that enabled genocide has allowed the rebuilding of nationhood Twenty years ago this week, the genocide against Rwanda’s Tutsis, the most brutally efficient killing spree in history, began. As the international community looked on – capable of intervening but unwilling to act – …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why it has been important that Rwandans and not the international community ended the genocide On Monday, Rwanda commemorated 20 years since the genocide against the Tutsi. It was an inspiring event because Rwanda has astounded admirers and critics alike. In little less than two decades, …

By Andrew M. Mwenda You cannot choose whom you were born to but you can choose which person you want to be Every time I read a book about Rwanda or experience its daily life as a regular visitor attending official and informal gatherings, or by travelling to the countryside …

By Silver Bugingo The political resolve, consensus on priorities, a crude lessons learned from the past have made the people resilient The circus and bizarre media headlines on the mess and resultant belligerent battlefields in the neighbouring Eastern DR Congo are back. But, at least this time, Rwandan citizens in …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why African countries should follow the example of Rwanda, Ghana and Zambia by moving from foreign aid to bond markets Last week, the government of Rwanda issued an international 10-year bond to raise $400 million for infrastructure development. Within two days, the bond had been oversubscribed …

By Morris Komakech The next time any member of the Ugandan ruling regime becomes ill, Rwanda will be a destination of choice. The numerous reports of children and their mothers dying in Uganda’s healthcare system is not something that a citizen should be proud of. Clearly, most of the maternal-child …

By Andrew M. Mwenda The decision on whether Kagame stays or retires may be in the hands of international organisations The fortunes of a nation, especially a poor one, are determined not only by its leaders and people but also by the interests and whims of powerful nations. This fact …

The arguments that Rwanda is in Congo to exploit that country’s mineral wealth are misinformed Since the current crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo flared up, most international media coverage has focused on Rwanda’s alleged support for M23, one of over 40 rebel groups fighting Kinshasa. Eastern Congo is …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Recently, the Daily Telegraph published a story quoting David Himbara saying that aid to Rwanda goes to Kagame. Really? A visitor driving from Kanombe airport to downtown Kigali would be struck by the way post genocide Rwanda is shaping herself. The road is smooth to a …