Africa-Press – Rwanda. On Thursday, August 14, 443 young Rwandans graduated from the 15th Itorero Indangamirwa at Nkumba National Ubutore Development Center in Burera District. The civic programme aims to instill cultural values, resilience, patriotism, and commitment to Rwanda’s long-term vision.
The cohort included students from the Rwandan diaspora, international schools in Rwanda, and youth representatives from all 30 districts. Aged between 18 and 25, graduates in uniform showcased military drills, reflecting readiness to contribute to the country’s development.
The ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva, alongside Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga and Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Jean Damascene Bizimana.
Over 45 days, participants engaged with Rwanda’s history, values, leadership, and civic responsibilities. Graduates pledged to serve as ambassadors of unity and national development.
The New Times photographer Olivier Mugwiza captured highlights from the closing ceremony.
Over 45 days, participants engaged with Rwanda’s history, values, leadership, and civic responsibilities.
The cohort included students from the Rwandan diaspora, international schools in Rwanda, and youth representatives from all 30 districts.
A total 443 young Rwandans graduated from the 15th Itorero Indangamirwa at Nkumba National Ubutore Development Center in Burera District
Participants showcase different skills acquired during the concluded training in Burera District.
Graduates in uniform showcased military drills, reflecting readiness to contribute to the country’s development.
The cohort included students from the Rwandan diaspora, international schools in Rwanda, and youth representatives from all 30 districts.
A presentation of what they learnt during the ceremony
The cohort included students from the Rwandan diaspora, international schools in Rwanda, and youth representatives from all 30 districts.
Graduates pledged to serve as ambassadors of unity and national development.
A parade during the event
Graduates during a parade at the ceremony.
Over 45 days, participants engaged with Rwanda’s history, values, leadership, and civic responsibilities.
Graduates pledged to serve as ambassadors of unity and national development.
A presentation of what they learnt during the ceremony
A group of graduates follow a presentation
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga (c) interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (R) and Governor of the Northern Province
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva interacts with Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana (r) at the event
A representative of the cohort presenting what they have learnt during the programme at Nkumba
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga
Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana joins members of Itorero Indangamirwa during a morale boosting session during the closing ceremony of Itorero Indangamirwa at Nkumba in Burera District on Thursday, August 14.
Members of the 15th cohort during a morale boosting session to celebrate their achievements
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva interacts with Gen Muganga
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