The Rwandan community in Kenya gathered on Saturday, February 9, at the High Commissioner’s residence to celebrate National Heroes Day. According to the Rwandan Embassy in Nairobi, the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the legacy and values of Rwandan heroes and how to emulate them. During the celebration, Defence Attaché Col. Celestin Kamanda provided a historical background on heroism in Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of patriotism and selflessness in contemporary Rwanda. In his remarks, High Commissioner Martin Ngoga encouraged the Rwandan community in Kenya to embody her

The Rwandan community in Kenya gathered on Saturday, February 9, at the High Commissioner’s residence to celebrate National Heroes Day. According to the Rwandan Embassy in Nairobi, the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the legacy and values of Rwandan heroes and how to emulate them.

During the celebration, Defence Attaché Col. Celestin Kamanda provided a historical background on heroism in Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of patriotism and selflessness in contemporary Rwanda.

In his remarks, High Commissioner Martin Ngoga encouraged the Rwandan community in Kenya to embody heroic values in their daily lives by working hard, making the right choices, fighting injustices, and upholding unity. National Heroes Day is observed in Rwanda every year on February 1. ALSO READ: #Ubutwari2025: Understand More About Rwanda’s National Heroes Members of the Rwandan diaspora around the world also organize events to commemorate the day in their respective countries of residence. The Heroes Mausoleum honors Rwandan heroes under three categories: Imanzi, Imena and Ingenzi. TheImanzi category includes fallen heroes such as the Unknown Soldier, representing all soldiers who died defending the nation, and Maj. Gen. Fred Gisa Rwigema. The Imena category honors King Mutara III Rudahigwa Charles Léon Pierre, Michel Rwagasana, Agathe Uwiringiyimana, Félicité Niyitegeka, and the Nyange students, all remembered for their courage and patriotism. No individual has yet been officially recognized under the Ingenzi category, though efforts are ongoing to identify and honor deserving figures. ALSO READ: Kenya: Over 800 people gather to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation

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