President Paul Kagame has revealed that one of his sons turned down his encouragement to join the army, choosing instead to pursue business.
Speaking during the 18th National Unity Club Intwararumuri Forum, Kagame shared the story while reflecting on family values, duty, and personal choice.
“My two sons have already joined the army. I wanted all three of them to join, but one of them refused and told me he didn’t want to,” Kagame said.
“I used to tell them stories about what we went through and ask them, ‘So what will your contribution be?’ Two of them agreed and said they would join, but the other one, after trying it, told me, ‘I just don’t think that fits who I want to be.’”
Kagame explained that he respected his son’s decision. “I told him, ‘If you don’t want to join, then do what you want.’ I asked him, ‘So what do you want to become?’ He said, ‘I want to make money. After school, I’ll go into business.’
Then he added, ‘Because by that time, you and my brothers will be busy with other things, I’ll be the one supporting you.’”
INTO RWANDA understands that The 35 year old Cyomoro Kagame is a board member and advisor at Rwanda Development Board, a government body that oversees Tourism and ‘The Visit Rwanda Brand’ He is also currently engaged in other business areas such as construction and more.
The President’s remarks sparked public interest, shedding light on a rare personal story about his family. His comments also reflected his long-held stance on individual responsibility and freedom of choice even within his own household.
Unity Club is an organization founded on 28th February 1996 by Her Excellence Madam Jeannette KAGAME, the First lady of Rwanda. She brought together spouses of male Cabinet members and women Cabinet members with the aim of promoting cohesion among themselves.
It as also to awork together to enhance unity and peace while contributing to the socio-economic development of the country that following the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi. hence the name Unity Club INTWARARUMURI (Torch bearer).
On 8th March 2007, marking Unity Club 10th Anniversary milestone, the club extended its membership to include effective associate members composed of spouses of effective members.
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