Official account of First Lady of Rwanda, Mrs Jeannette Kagame. Chair of
@Imbuto
&
@UnityClubRw
, co-founder of
@GHA_rwanda
. Personal tweets ending in -JK.
It is always a blessing to celebrate you
@PaulKagame
!
Happiest birthday to a wonderful leader, father, grandfather and husband. 65 is a beautiful milestone indeed. I am ever thankful for the family we have been given. You are a gift to us all! 🎂 -JK
Happy Heroes' Day!
"I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace." Is the price of peace always measured against the scale of sacrifice?
Read the First Lady's op-ed here:
Feeling deeply grateful for the role model and father that you are!
Parenting for the past decades, and now sharing the journey of becoming grandparents with you
@PaulKagame
, is a blessing, no words can fully express.
“Dear Miss Rwanda contestants, we acknowledge that these are tough times for you. In the spirit of motherhood and sisterhood, we must persistently emphasise that today and tomorrow's right decisions and choices will make you stronger. (1/2)
Thank you for making our 33 yrs 2gther, leading to my 60th bday worth living! Indeed, couldn't have asked for a better family, country, and now 2 adorable granddaughters! Forever grateful 🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 -JK.
A very Happy BD Jeannette!
60years sounds short. IMAGINE for 30+ we've been together-It is when everything FAMILY & COUNTRY we could look up to happened. Gets harder every day to ask for more or better. Bless ALL of us!!! 😁😍
Kwibuka is not just a saying!
Kwibuka has no specific period, nor can it be defined by these past 29 years!
In this
#Kwibuka29
, let us all protect the memory of our loved ones from ever fading away, while honoring the resilience of our survivors.
Remember - Unite - Renew! - JK
“Dear youth, let nothing be lost upon you. Choose discipline over complacency, for what you make of your world today will be yours tomorrow.” - H.E First Lady Jeannette Kagame
Happy
#IYDRwanda2020
What an incredible week indeed!
Commonwealth Sisters, First Ladies, Spouses;
Thank you for embodying, with your presence and support this
#CHOGM2022
, the value of vision, determination and Commonwealth partnerships!
Your contribution has been invaluable! Thank you 🙏🏿- JK
“From Curiosity to Enjoyment, From Enjoyment to Craving, From Craving to Dependency, From Dependency to Addiction…..Let’s Talk About Alcohol.” - First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame
Read the full Op-ed here:
#TunyweLess
Uyu munsi turibuka ku nshuro ya 26 abacu bazize Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1994, mu gihe igihugu cyacu n'isi yose biri mu bihe bikomeye. Uyu mwanya udufashe gutekereza ku mateka yacu tuniyibutsa ko ubumwe bwacu ari bwo buduha imbaraga zo gutsinda. - JK
#Kwibuka26
“Dear Mothers,
Your love and resilience are a cornerstone of our progress, healing and wellness as families and as communities. May you have a blessed and serene
#MothersDay
!” - First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame
'Naturally, because a mother gives Life, her values are centered around the protection, comfort and happiness of those to whom she has given Life, and the people that matter the most to her...' - First Lady Jeannette Kagame
Happy Mother's Day!
I had the pleasure of hosting HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
@UrugwiroVillage
this morning, for a conversation centred around
@imbuto
initiatives, promoting & supporting access to quality education & health for all, as well as empowering women & youth.-JK
Gutabarana no kwita ku bagize ibyago ni indangagaciro z'Abanyarwanda.
Uyu munsi, Nyakubahwa Madamu Jeannette Kagame yasuye imiryango yagizweho ingaruka n’ibiza byo ku itariki 2-3 Gicurasi 2023 bagera kuri 500 bacumbikiwe kuri site ya Paruwasi ya Rususa, mu murenge wa Ngororero,…
Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes! Thank you for the warmth with which you've looked upon our entire family. May God forever bless Rwanda and its people. - JK
Toute bonne cause requiert la mobilisation de tous les cœurs engagés!
Le deuxième jour de la conférence
#WD2023
, la Première Dame Jeannette Kagame a rencontré son homologue Burundaise
@Burundi1stLady
S.E Angeline Ndayishimiye, invitée à Kigali pour une discussion sur la…
May you be liberated by the successes we believe you are capable of, even in the face of adversity. We wish you safety and unwavering resolve as you overcome this precarious period.” (2/2) - First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame
#ImbutoEmpowers
Va
@LMushikiwabo
, jolie "Imbuto" du pays des ancêtres, va, fille d'Afrique! Continue à porter haut le flambeau "Agaciro", au cœur de la Francophonie!
-JK.
An enriching conversation: First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame received Miss Rwanda figures for an intergenerational discussion on sisterhood, mentorship and empowerment.
Watch the exchange here:
For photos:
@Imbuto
|
@UnityClubRw
Today marks 24 years since the unspeakable tragedy, pain, and great loss our country experienced. Today, we honor the memory of those we lost to inhumanity, we strive to comfort the survivors and we renew our resolve to build the dignified future our nation deserves. -JK
As we remember the sacrifice and selflessness of our heroes, let us also honour them by continuing what they started and dedicating our daily efforts to the improvement of the lives around us, and our country. -JK.
#UBUTWARI2020
Merci au Bénin pour cet inoubliable séjour, et surtout, pour l’hospitalité.
Cette visite officielle a solidifié notre belle amitié.🇷🇼🇧🇯
Le soleil de Cotonou nous a accompagnés au cours de rencontres et de découvertes exceptionnelles, en particulier lors de la visite de la…
A message from First Lady Jeannette Kagame on the commemoration of families that were completely wiped out during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
#Ntukazime
|
#Kwibuka26
This morning, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame was joined by Miss Rwanda contestants,
@Imbuto
staff and
@CityofKigali
residents for the bi-monthly
#CarFreeDay
.
For more pictures:
How fulfilling it is to see the
#RPF35
journey recounted so proudly! We are here to stay indeed; we are here to keep building.
Indeed Inkotanyi ni Ubuzima - a huge tribute to all who made sacrifices for us to have a place to call home.
Happy 35th anniversary
@rpfinkotanyi
!
Today, as Rwandans & friends of Rwanda begin the Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi period, let us remember that acknowledging and applying the lessons from our past are key to ensuring our nation’s prosperous future.- H.E First Lady Jeannette Kagame
#Kwibuka28
"A good teacher is like a candle - It consumes itself to light the way for others".
Chère Directrice, vous vous êtes engagée à former plusieurs d'entre nous. Avec passion et encouragement, vous nous avez préservés. (1/2)
Aujourd'hui, en marge du Sommet sur le financement des économies africaines, S.E Madame Jeannette Kagame a été accueillie par S.E, La Première Dame de France, Madame Brigitte Macron, lors d'une visite organisée en l'honneur des conjoints, à Paris.
"Are we asking the wrong questions?"
Read this letter to the youth penned by First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame to mark this national
#MentalHealthDay
here:
Remember to seek the help you need;
#YourMentalHealthMatters
.
“From Curiosity to Enjoyment, From Enjoyment to Craving, From Craving to Dependency, From Dependency to Addiction…..Let’s Talk About Alcohol.” - First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame
Read the full Op-ed here:
#TunyweLess
"Let us ensure that women are afforded the necessary tools, and opportunities, with an equitable policy environment, to dismantle the barriers standing in their way towards a more impactful life." - First Lady Jeannette Kagame
#IWD2020
"Let us remember that behind global
#cancer
statistics is a mother, a father, a sibling or a child, whose life will never be the same again after their diagnosis..." - First Lady Jeannette Kagame
#WorldCancerDay
Happy
#MothersDay
!
You have been the beating hearts of your homes, on sunny days and on chilly nights, through joy as in difficulty. Your resilience is a testament to your unconditional love for those around you. We thank all mothers for being, to many, the very first source of…
The International
#KigaliMarathon2022
is almost here! I look forward to participating in this race alongside my dear sister,
@FirstLadyKenya
Mrs Margaret Kenyatta.
See you all in the morning - Sunday, May 29. - JK
This afternoon, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame joined the Inauguration of
@kfaisalhospital
new Maternity Unit, a remarkable achievement for our community’s healthcare.
For more photos:
It was all fun!
Yesterday, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame attended the RBL ALL STAR GAME 2022, joining fans and lovers of the game of Basketball.
#RBLALLSTARGAME22
"Let us remember and continue to remind each other of our common identity as Rwandans; that we will stand by it, as well as pass it onto generations to come! Humura Rwanda!"- First Lady Jeannette Kagame
#Kwibuka27
“The world I dream of on Women’s Day,
Is one of empowered women and vocal allies
Who together, keep prejudice at bay,
United in mission, by humanity’s ties.”
Read this poetic Op-Ed written by Her Excellency Mrs Jeannette Kagame here:
#IWD2022
Our Eza Early Childhood Development Center little ones welcomed our guests with warm Rwandan hospitality!
Today, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame received First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda of Poland at
@UrugwiroVillage
's EZA ECD for a tour of the premises, a brief overview of…
This morning, First Lady Mrs Jeannette
#Kagame
joins thousands of runners at the Kigali International Peace Marathon, for the 10km
#RunForPeace
itinerary.
@KigaliMarathon
For the wildlife conservation our country deserves, for the fortune of a nation, for the patriotic Rwandans and Friends of Rwanda,
Thank you!
May these newly-named baby gorillas & their families, have healthy, protected lives. Rwanda is open, and awaits you next
#KwitaIzina
!
“Never mind those who claim that greener pastures are only available across oceans. You come from a continent of unmatched resource wealth, and you are its greatest resource yet.
If your path takes you elsewhere, may you be blessed with good education, health and fulfilment, and…
The destructive power of hate speech!
First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame attends this evening
#HateRadio
, a play by Jens Dietrich, recounting the consequences of RTLM radio inciting killings during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
#Kwibuka29
“Together, we have opposed the flawed notion that Africa must remain on the receiving end of aid, rather than Africa supporting itself, nurturing itself and developing itself.” - First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame at the
@SegalFoundation
10th Annual General Meeting this morning, in…
“As the past year highlighted the gender inequities around us, together we must continue challenging the status quo. To the sons, brothers and husbands, we count on you to adhere to the “HEforSHE” principles...” - First Lady Jeannette Kagame
First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame also received Soeur Immaculée with a delegation from Famille Espérance. They exchanged on ways of building harmonious and resilient families.
Such cheerful pre-holiday fun!
This morning
@UrugwiroVillage
, First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame hosted over 300 children from across the country, for an annual end of year children’s party.
Photos:
“May the leaders on whom women’s fates depend, realise that every day of gender inequality is a moral, social and economic failure. Do we really want indifference to be our legacy to a world that needed us to act?” - First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame, at this morning’s
@UNFPARwanda
…
Aujourd'hui, la Première Dame Jeannette Kagame a reçu S.E. La Première Dame Lauriane Doumbouya
@Lauriane_doumb
- en visite officielle au Rwanda - au bureau de la Fondation
@Imbuto
.
Leur entretien a porté sur les activités de la Fondation dans les domaines de l’éducation, de la…
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your supportive messages.Receiving the African Women of Excellence Award is an honour and serves as encouragement not only to myself,but to all women to continue fighting for what they believe in,for the benefit of our people.-JK.
Hallå Sweden! 🇸🇪🇷🇼
Yesterday, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame kicked off her three-day visit to Sweden with a tour of the Play Therapy Pediatric Department of Karolinska University Hospital.
Play Therapy provides stimulating cognitive treatment to hospitalised children.
Quel accueil chaleureux!
Ce matin, La Première Dame Jeannette Kagame a participé à la 4e édition du Forum de Haut Niveau des Femmes Leaders à Bujumbura, sur invitation de son homologue, Son Excellence
@Burundi1stLady
Angeline Ndayishimiye.
'The effectiveness of our response to the pandemic is dependent not only on our discipline as citizens, but also on the patience & compassion we demonstrate to our family members.'- First Lady Jeannette Kagame.
Read the full article: .
Happy
#DayofFamilies
!
Muganga Mwiza, we are thankful to have been able to celebrate the life you led one more time. And what a life it was! Today, those touched by your kindness and grace could attest, one more time, to the blessing your presence on earth was for us all. Rest in eternal peace. - JK
"I encourage you to take an unfiltered look around you: take in all the realities, thread them into the fabric of your new experiences. Use them as a beacon to guide your dreams to not only serve you, but also those in your community, your country & the world at large."
#IYD2021
Cet après-midi, S.E Mme Jeannette Kagame a reçu la Maire de Paris
@Anne_Hidalgo
, qui est à Kigali pour le 41e Congrès de l’
@AIMFrancophones
, pour une présentation de la Fondation
@imbuto
.
'Dear Girls, you can and will achieve whatever it is, you set your mind to do – if you are focused, disciplined, relentless, tenacious and consistent.'
Her Excellency, First Lady Jeannette Kagame
#DayoftheGirl
This evening, President Paul
#Kagame
and First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame welcome His Excellency Xi Jinping and Her Excellency Mrs Peng Liyuan, who are in Rwanda for a two-day State Visit.
Today in Seattle, President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame met with Bill and Melinda Gates, along with the leadership of the
@gatesfoundation
, for discussions on Achieving Impact at Scale in Africa.
First Lady of Rwanda, Mrs Jeannette Kagame, today, welcomed One UN Resident Coordinator, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo
@Ozonnia
, who paid her a courtesy call at
@Imbuto
Offices. They discussed opportunities for future strategic partnership between
@Imbuto
and
@UNRwanda
.
Earlier today, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame received
@cakamanzi
- CEO of NBA Africa and
@amadougallofall
- President of BAL at
@Imbuto
Foundation offices. They discussed potential partnerships in building and refurbishing basketball courts, promoting sports and healthy…
Uyu munsi, Nyakubahwa Madamu Jeannette Kagame yifatanyije n’umuryango w’Umwamikazi Gicanda Rosalie, abayobozi mu nzego zitandukanye ndetse n’abatuye mu Karere ka Nyanza mu muhango wo kwibuka Umwamikazi Gicanda Rosalie, Umwamikazi wa nyuma w’u Rwanda wishwe ku itariki 20 Mata muri…
How wonderfully sports unite across ages and countries!
Today First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame and Mrs Leena Infantino joined the talented children from Jimmy Mulisa's
@UmuriFoundation
for an exchange with international football legends at Canal Olympia.
#FIFACongress
⚽️➡️🇷🇼➡️🌍
A promising exchange!
First Lady of Rwanda Mrs Jeannette Kagame yesterday received
@DrSenait
and Randi Clark from the Susan T. Buffett Foundation. They discussed best practices to contribute to the sustainable development of our communities, for healthy living.
"While frequently overlooked, without women’s health, there is no life, from which can stem, any common wealth." - First Lady Mrs Jeannnette Kagame | Commonwealth Spouses event
Video:
Speech:
📷 Courtesy:
@commonwealthsec
May God always keep our beloved Rwanda and our cherished and promising youth in His good graces!
Today, First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame joined the
@Leaders_Pray
Young Leaders Prayer Breakfast. Words of wisdom were exchanged on how to build strong, loving, patriotic families 🇷🇼.
This morning, Her Excellency Mrs Jeannette Kagame hosted an end of year party for over 200 children from across the country. The children, who were treated to fun and games, as well as presents, were reminded to set personal goals and strive to achieve them.