Africa-Press – Rwanda. President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Saturday, February 1, joined senior government officials to lay wreaths in honour of national heroes at the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera.
The annual commemoration brought together high-ranking government officials, military and police leaders, diplomats, and the families of the honoured heroes.
Held under the theme “Ubumwe n’Ubutwari bw’Abanyarwanda, Inkingi z’Iterambere,” translates to “Heroism and Unity for Rwanda’s Development,” the ceremony is a key part of National Heroes’ Day, that is observed every year on February 1.
This year marks the 31st edition of the event, recognizing heroes in three categories: Imanzi, Imena, and Ingenzi.
The New Times photographer, Olivier Mugwiza, covered the function and brought the highlights.
This year marks the 31st edition of the event, recognizing heroes in three categories: Imanzi, Imena, and Ingenzi.
Army Band during the commemoration of the national heroes on Saturday, February 1.
Members of the families of the honoured heroes.
Nicolas Rwaka, Division Manager at CHENO
The theme for this year’s Heroes Day is “Ubumwe n’Ubutwari bw’Abanyarwanda, Inkingi z’Iterambere,” which translates to “Heroism and Unity for Rwanda’s Development.”
(L-R) Officials from the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour (CHENO): Nicolas Rwaka, Division Manager, Deo Nkusi, the Executive Secretary and François Ngarambe, the Chairman.
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame and senior government officials observing a moment of silence at the National Heroes Mausoleum, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum to honour national heroes, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum in honour of National Heroes Day, on Saturday, February 1.
The representative of members of the diplomatic corps pays tribute to the national heroes.
Rwanda Defence Force officer lays a wreath in honour of the Unknown Soldier at the event. The Mausoleum honors Rwandan heroes under three categories; Imanzi, Imena and Ingenzi. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Family members of Heroes of Nyange lay wreaths to pay tribute to the national heroes at the event.
A view of the National Heroes Mausoleum, a site that honors Rwanda’s national heroes, in Remera. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
The Mausoleum honors Rwandan heroes under three categories; Imanzi, Imena and Ingenzi.
This year’s celebration runs under the theme, “Ubutwari n’Ubumwe bw’Abanyarwanda, inkingi z’iterambere,” loosely translated as “Heroism and Unity, for Rwanda’s Development,”
This year’s celebration runs under the theme, “Ubutwari n’Ubumwe bw’Abanyarwanda, inkingi z’iterambere,” loosely translated as “Heroism and Unity, for Rwanda’s Development.”
Family members of Late Maj Gen Fred Gisa Rwigema
Family members of Late Maj Gen Fred Gisa Rwigema.
The newly redesigned National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera.
Members of the families of the honoured heroes pose for a group photo at the event.
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