Rwanda Day, a meeting that brings together all Rwandans residing in the diaspora, their compatriots from home and friends from Rwanda, is planned in three weeks from now.
The event will take place in Bonn – Germany on August 24, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
“Save the date for Rwanda Day to take place in Bonn, Germany on Saturday 24th August 2019,” wrote Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of State in charge of East African Community affairs.
Nduhungirehe informed journalists that preparations are going well.
The host city’s decision was created strategically. Although Bonn may not have a higher amount of Rwandans residing in the diaspora than the remainder of European towns, its location is beneficial.
“This will be the first Rwanda Day in Germany and Bonn is a central city in Europe, close to every Western European country,” Nduhungirehe said.
Vedaste Musoni, chairman of the Rwandan diaspora in Germany, told reporters that the event will take place in the West Germany province of North Rhine-Westphalia, bordering the Netherlands and Belgium.
“We expect a big number from Europe and Rwanda though we are yet to confirm figures,” Musoni said.
Germany’s diaspora cuts across all ages and status. Musoni said it involves the Rwandan youth, students, residents, but the amount is not well known because some come and go.
However, he estimated the amount to be 1200 individuals
Germany’s diaspora contributes to domestic construction. For instance, from the fund they raised, they introduced Rwinzovu Primary School in Musanze District in July 2019.
Asked whether President Paul Kagame will be the guest of honor for this case, Nduhungirehe said he was anticipated
“The President always attends Rwanda Days,” he said.
Rwanda Day is a platform that provides Rwandans the chance to raise problems that need attention from every Rwandan.
Some respondents raise their private issues before President Kagame and other representatives who offer responses.
Rwandans and Rwandan friends also created several pledges at past Rwanda Day activities. Some are still pending while others have been honored.
The president always informs the Rwanda Day meeting to say the real tale of Rwanda and to consider investing in the possibilities accessible to Rwanda.
Private Sector Federation (PSF) officials informed journalists that they have completed the registration of individuals who want to participate from Rwanda, adding that the “turn up was high.”
