Rwanda: Kagame Tips New RDF Cadets On Broader Responsibilities Beyond War

The Head of State made the remarks while officiating the pass out of the 11th intake of Officer Basic Training, commissioning 624 officer cadets who graduated with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in Rwanda Defence Force at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Bugesera District.The graduating officers, including 33 who underwent training in partner countries, took a commissioning oath pledging allegiance to Rwanda and its leadership in protecting national sovereignty.

He emphasised that one of the greatest responsibilities they hold as an army is to build the country and protect the progress achieved, noting that going on a battlefield is only done when deemed necessary. "The war that Rwanda can fight, is not the one it causes." He said,"The profession of army is not for causing wars or provocations."

Furthermore, he said Rwanda will never experience the horrific period where someone is asked to choose the kind of death they want, whether a civilian, a child, an elderly person, and young people, as was the case under the bad politics that led to the Genocide against the Tutsi. He awarded Tufurahi Umuhoza who emerged as the overall best student, as well as Fils Nsengiyumva, winner among the officers who underwent one-year training, and Yannick Kamanzi, winner among those who undertook long-term training.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.

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