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 Kigali, 2 February 2012
President Kagame today held a press conference at Urugwiro Village, the first in 2011, where he addressed several issues raised by journalists representing local, regional and international media houses.
Responding to a question arising from speculations that the four senior RDF officers who were placed under house arrest were planning a Coup D’état, President Kagame said the truth was that the se nior military officers were arrested on grounds of indiscipline;
“Rwanda’s policy on accountability is well known and when it comes to the military, it even gets different. The said senior Army officers were involved in activities that are not in tandem with military norms and measures had to be taken as it should be. As for rumours and speculations doing the rounds, nobody can stop that. The truth is there and it’s upon people to choose between rumors and the truth.”
Concerning the AU headquarters that was constructed and recently handed over by the People’s Republic of China as a gift to the African body, raising questions from several quarters as to whether African nation s could not have afforded to construct it themselves, President Kagame said that it is inevitable for Africans to accept support for now as they build capacities to be able to solve their own problems. However, he said that it would not be acceptable for Africans to stay in this situation perpetually. He said that Africans should endeavor to do the right thing in their individual nations in order to avoid foreign interference in their affairs.
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 Kigali, 1 February 2012
President Kagame today led state officials and families of fallen Rwandan heroes in commemorating Heroes Day by laying a wreath at the monument to heroes at the Heroes' Cemetery in Remera.
Today's solemn ceremony at the Heroes' Cemetery was also attended by representatives of Diplomatic Corps and international organizations.
This year’s commemoration theme was; Duharanire ubutwari, duhashya ihohoterwa rikorerwa abana (Let's strive for heroism by fighting violence against children). Commemoration events were held locally at village level (umudugudu), where communities took part in discussions on the meaning on heroism and on protecting Rwandan children. |
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 Kigali, 1 February 2012
President Kagame today received in his office Charlie Denson, President of Nike Brand Inc. and his delegation.
Speaking after the meeting, Charlie Denson said:
“We are working with the Rwandan government on what we call ‘The Girl Effect”, a project aimed at empowering and building the confidence of young girls of Rwanda around education, economics and health. We have been carrying out a pilot project over the last eight months and we are now looking at rolling out in scale all across the country. There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm by girls to take control of their destiny”
The Minister of Health, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho said:
“The progress of the pilot project is quite promising. The objective is to empower girls to believe themselves and take control of their lives through family planning and economic entrepreneurship. We focus on girls from the age of 12 because at this age where they start to think and to reflect on themselves. The next step is to customize and include formal curriculum.”
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 Addis Ababa, 30 January 2012
President Kagame this Monday received on behalf of Rwanda the prestigious 2012 African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) awards. Rwanda was among the seven African countries to receive the 2nd ALMA awards for Excellence for ‘their exemplary leadership in accelerating and sustaining access to malaria control and treatment’.
The award was presented to President Kagame during a luncheon hosted by ALMA held on the sidelines of 18th Ordinary Session of the African Union. Award recipients were grouped into two categories. In the First category, Rwanda, Burundi and Mozambique were recognized for having banned the importation and use of oral artemisinin -based monotherapies and removal of tariffs on all essential commodities used in the fight against Malaria. In the award acceptance speech, President Kagame said that the reduction of malaria in Rwanda results from efforts put in improving Rwandans’ welfare.
“Thank you also for the award, which I receive on behalf of Rwandans who work so hard to make their lives better” said the head of state adding that “the efforts recognized today are proof of what can be done with the resources at one’s disposal, relevant policies, and a great deal of commitment”.
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“The focus for the country the government and the people of Rwanda in the new year is to consolidate the many things that have worked for the country. Peace and security, social and economic transformation and continue investment in our people and in our economy ". 
President's Kagame, Boni and Zuma unveiling the African Human Rights Memorial at the inauguration of the New African Union Building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Let the medals that have been awarded, badges of courage and honour that they are, spur a generation to work together even more for the wellbeing and dignity that our people deserve." 
President Kagame with U17 players during filming of documentary on the team's journey to 2011 World Cup in Mexico.