"We need more role models, unfortunately women in technology tend to be geeky and shy away from the limelight. We don’t get to see more of them out there; hence, young girls don’t have enough women to look up to in this sector"

"A couple of years back when I was still in school, we used to have a “Career fair day” and our school would invite a guest - a woman or professional - to inspire us and take us through their career journey"

""Don’t be afraid to think big, and, most importantly, don’t be afraid to fail along the way, because no one learns when they only experience success,”"

"We set rules, regulations and policies regarding the sector but we need more action. We are therefore committed to making more of these kind of cooperation happening"

"I thank all the people who voted for PPC for their trust in me and for supporting our party all through ."

"Political parties should take advantage of this programme so that they send us people who will play significant roles for the development of these parties ."

"This means that 2,000 houses could cost about Rwf25 billion and if the number of the required houses is more, which is likely to be the case if the information we are getting from districts is anything to go by, the total sum could go up to over Rwf30 billion ."

"Elections were peaceful and transparent. The electorate voted for the candidate of their choice and I don’t have any objection to that; I accept and respect the results that came from the election ."

"Any domestic violence case that resulted in death starts with a misunderstanding that can be contained if people reported it early enough, you need to go out and sensitize people to partner and share with you information about abuses and conflicts happening in homes."

"The Government of Rwanda firmly believes that in order to ensure that there is widespread impact of social protection policies and strategies towards poverty reduction, there is a need for the social ministries and other relevant institutions to forge a closer collaboration and leverage the efforts of each other in understanding and having a shared vision of how we can move this agenda forward towards poverty reduction in our communities."

"We must eliminate these vices in our societies but to achieve that we need to work closely with communities and other institutions concerned."

"I am very honoured to be elected the speaker of FFPP. I promise to continue promoting the interests of our forum which promotes democracy ."

"I cannot stand as the woman candidate. I am the candidate of a political party. And women, just like men, will choose other candidates. I am not here so that I get the female vote, but to prove that there is equality between men and women in Rwanda. I am not the woman candidate standing for women ."

"To achieve sustainable development, everybody should work hard and contribute to the development of the country. It’s time for residents to ask questions and advice you on what to do to improve service delivery."

"We need to focus on equipping our young people with the digital skills they need to enable them to be prepared for the socio-economic development of our country based on technology. This will not only include the need for a strong emphasis on digital literacy in our education systems with a focus on collaborative learning and problem solving but also for young people to be flexible and adaptable. It requires the transfer of soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity."

"Education as a critical investment for future growth and development in our respective countries"

"The Government and its partners work together for the development of villages in remote areas and build communities free of poverty and food insecurity. One such good partners is Spark Microgrants whose work enables different communities to design and implement their social impact projects."

"We recognise these child caregivers because they have been vital in behavioral change and improving children’s lives for good. They support parents and teach them good family practices needed for child upbringing in a healthy and desirable manner."

"It is always gratifying to pay a visit to the Headquarters of the African Union. It reminds us of the unity of purpose in our collective pursuit of Pan-Africanism torwards the Africa We Want by 2063."

"As we look to the future, it is imperative that we deepen our efforts to address these challenges and build a world where every woman and girl can realize and enjoy her full potential. This requires not only constant investment in policies and programs that promote gender equality but also a fundamental shift in attitudes and behaviors towards women and girls"

"There has been significant progress in the past five years. The social welfare of residents changed and now the population has access to basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, and sanitation and health facilities."

"I think for any human being, it's good to not only have a very fulfilling career, but probably you spend a lot of time working, but have time for other things as well."

"People who take things for granted or feel that they're entitled instead of really, sort of, building on opportunities they are given and making the best of them."

"As a woman, I have three cross cutting roles and challenges. Being a leader is a challenge whereby you are a servant of everyone who is a stakeholder."

"This meeting comes at a time when there is a need to examine how to rebuild CRVS Systems after the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a platform that will enable continued consultations and knowledge sharing among countries to discuss and agree on the how to provide services better amidst emergencies ."

""Advocating for gender equality is a shared responsibility."(05 April 2024)"

"It is important for women and girls to understand that the centre for professional success is knowledge in ICT. It is not just a subject matter, but is a basic domain of any profession."

"We hope this will improve service delivery."

"Being a mother, a wife and a citizen is always hard to be there when needed but I try my best to serve the community. I strive to have some time for my children since they are still young, while sparing some small time for my personal needs"

"At least twice a week I attend Christian women’s fellowship where we share challenges we face as women, success stories and we learn from each other."

"This initiative aligns properly with the NCDA mandate to foster the growth and the well-being of children ."

"We also know that a will is a good tradition in Rwanda."

"I grew up thinking that I would be a social worker. I think I got my inspiration from my mother. My dream kept on growing to the extent of applying for social studies during my senior six, but unfortunately things kept changing due to many circumstances."

"Many who are still there are those with disabilities although some were adopted by different families."

"People should not be worried of the returnees. They will be disarmed by the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo (MONUC)"

"Advised to join micro finance schemes in order to set up income-generating projects and urged to adopt a culture of saving."

"Our involvement as new member of the NGFS Steering Committee, as well as contribution in various Workstreams, is a result of our commitment to play a significant role in the greening of the financial sector not only in Rwanda, but across the region."

"it’s important for countries to mobilize their own resources and be able to, you know, be in control of their own destiny."

"Success in education requires investment in teachers, curriculum and research — we must strengthen research as a key ingredient."

"The first electoral law was established in 1999 but so many things have changed since then. This new bill will make everything easier to understand for both voters and the candidates."

"Bank of Kigali elevates workplace inclusivity with launch of ‘Mother’s Room.(2023-10-05)"

"We have challenges at all levels of education, not only at primary, but also secondary and tertiary education levels."

"This year’s retreat will take more days than the previous retreats because issues at hand require more time to enable leaders to come up with concrete resolutions to drive the nation to the next level."

"The NBR is actively supporting the development of Rwanda’s Green Taxonomy as per the NGFS recommendation #6."

"I think the key word for Africa is building Africa’s economic resilience."

"Rwanda has chosen to place ICT at the core of our education delivery chain."

"We’ve done a lot to make sure Rwanda is not easily impacted by global volatility."

"NBR’s work on meeting net-zero targets is embedded in the national policies and the robust institutional, legal and policy framework to address climate change, reduce biodiversity losses, and enhance adaptive capacity."

"Local banks… are also developing those instruments that they can extend to the private sector and even individuals."

"But with your contribution, we can together help reduce child mortality rate, maternal death rate and increase general awareness on health status"