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Jeannette Kagame
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“We continue to invest in conservation-The Forefont Mag (1 september 2023). It is our responsibility to teach our children about our history, so that they can know the path Rwanda has walked, the heroism, the strong spirit and humility that defines us”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: photos-first-lady-to-women-in-diaspora-nurture-responsible-mindset-in-our-youth", First Lady Jeannette Kagame gives a keynote address at the inaugural Rwanda Women in Diaspora Convention in Washington DC, on Saturday. (…
“You can and will achieve whatever it is, you set your mind to do – if you are focused, disciplined, relentless, tenacious and consistent. If you are in doubt just look at where Rwanda came from 24 years. Education is for life.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First Lady Jeannette Kagame Wants Girls to do More(July 6,2018)
“Education breeds confidence, which breeds hope, which ultimately brings peace. For Rwanda, peace is the goal.”
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Recorded in: Let quality education cement the path to Africa’s development – First Lady(November 12,2024)
“Rwandan youth, you have the power and opportunity to sustain the achieved development levels and take it to another level. I challenge you to stand for excellence in all your endeavors. — addressing youth achievers.”
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Recorded in: Mrs Kagame urged youth to sustain the achieved development(Friday, 11th December 2015)
“In an age where creativity and intellectual curiosity are under threat from artificial intelligence, we must question what will happen if young Africans are not equipped with essential knowledge. Should we fail to improve foundational learning, strengthen critical thinking, and increase access to education for vulnerable learners, the long-term consequences will be severe for our continent.”
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Recorded in: (Novembre 12,2024)
“When a girl is empowered to thrive, the entire community rises with her.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First Lady Jeannette Kagame: ‘When a Girl Thrives, the Whole Community Rises’(May 26,2025)
“What a man can do, a woman can do just as well.”
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Recorded in: (May 26,2025)
“We take this moment to appreciate the leadership of our country, which has prioritized the HeForShe campaign as a catalyst for changing mindsets and attitudes, helping fulfill the principle of gender equality.”
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Recorded in: (May 26,2025)
“We need more allies for this noble cause, if we are to remove the last-standing, structural barriers to progress, the mindsets that still undermine the ability of our women and girls, to awaken to the power that lies within them.”
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Recorded in: New York: First Lady Jeannette Kagame Defends Women and Girls’ Empowerment(December 1,2018)
“When we talk about a safe family, it does not necessarily mean the one that is not living in war or conflict zone. A safe family is the one living a good life, ready to live in harmony and understands better that Rwanda starts from their family.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Women’s Day-First Lady calls for safer families(March 2019)
“To the unsung heroines, I salute you for bearing, with such incredible grace and admirable strength, the burden of our horrific history.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: To all the women who bore the heaviest burden of our history – by First Lady Jeannette Kagame Kgm.rw (April 6, 2016)
“The words ‘poor’ or ‘poverty’ are often used to define identity, yet these communities are more accurately described by their strength and drive to overcome the exploitative politics of the Old World.”
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Recorded in: H.E. Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of Rwanda, Calls for Urgent Action to Break the Poverty Cycle at International Year of Family Global Conference. rwandainqatar.gov.rw (September 19, 2026)
“A healthy and prosperous society produces healthy and prosperous families, and in turn, healthy and prosperous families sustain a thriving society.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: H.E. Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of Rwanda, Calls for Urgent Action to Break the Poverty Cycle at International Year of Family Global Conference. rwandainqatar.gov.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Will this generation, at last, be the one to end extreme poverty?”
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Recorded in: H.E. Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of Rwanda, Calls for Urgent Action to Break the Poverty Cycle at International Year of Family Global Conference. rwandainqatar.gov.rw (September 19, 2026)
“There is a risk of dying when you stand up and fight but if you don’t, it’s a sure thing: you are going to die. So why don’t I try to stand up and fight with the chance that I might survive and live life as I want it.”
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Recorded in: President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lead Rwandans in 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi #Kwibuka31 | Kigali, 7 April 2025. paulkagame.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Rwandans, don’t owe your life to anybody else. Have the courage to deal with the situation and moment as it is, don’t offend anybody, but always fight for what is yours.”
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Recorded in: President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lead Rwandans in 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi #Kwibuka31 | Kigali, 7 April 2025. paulkagame.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Be the change Rwanda wants to see.”
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“A good wife gives all, and needs little. Submission is her crown.”
Jeannette Kagame (born 1962) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“A worthy husband’s sole responsibility is to provide”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“A marriage only serves to sire children...love and joy are an accidental bonus.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Always choose yourself first, you can always find better.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“If your choice of partner doesn’t impress others, is this partner really worthy of you?”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Individualism is on the rise, and the institution of family across the world feels shaken.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Birth rates are declining in many ageing nations. Societies are increasingly sold to the idea that absolute self-reliance is freedom.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Human beings are social by nature.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“To the countless of us that have learned to love Rwanda from outside of Rwanda, but within, proudly Rwandan households, lawfulness and patriotism can be cultivated first at home, where the quiet discipline to care for others, becomes the foundation of social responsibility.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Love is why we rebuild, striving for success, daring to dream big.”
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Recorded in: A Couple’s First Song: A Lifelong Dance KT PRESS (September 15, 2025)
“But in every day of togetherness granted by the heavens, whether splendid or challenging, may we never lose sight of what stands to be gained by working towards one more day together: A legacy of love and enduring peace.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“Minding the tongue, stopping it in its tracks before it does irremediable damage, seems a forgotten art. Yet clear thought must always precede speech, and respect must always define its boundaries.”
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Recorded in: A couple’s first song: A lifelong dance. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026)
“I am a Rwandan; the central idea of our existence is not just our slogan. Rather, it is our irrevocable choice. We do not ask anyone for the right to live, and to live well. Ndi Umunyarwanda is the bond we share; it is the legacy we will leave to the younger generation,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“Years have passed, choosing year after year to give more than you are asked to give. Thank you for responding to this call, which helps us to continue to promote peace, unity, and development in our country,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“Because being Rwandan is not just a title, it is a daily decision. It is a determination to stand firm in truth, our existence, and our values. We do not kneel or bow down to anyone in order to live,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“The tasks you were responsible for were not easy, but you led by setting an example for many. We called on you, knowing that these responsibilities were heavy, but you became a light to many. We wish you a happy retirement,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“There has been a worrying rise in the spread of hatred based on identities. It has become an excuse for those with vested interests who use these so-called identities to sow hatred among us,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“We are the guardians of the promise of Ndi Umunyarwanda, the ones the youth look up to. Let us continue to protect that promise,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“We are not at war. However, we must constantly watch for those who intend to destroy our unity and our values. The danger lies in being distracted and letting divisive thoughts take root.”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“We have been deprived of the analysis of our African history, and our silence has benefited those who do not wish us well. We should strive to develop a culture of writing our history, preserving it well, and teaching it, so that what we discuss in these forums is not erased,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica (November 8,2025)
“Let us not think we still have time. It is time for speech to become action. The economy we have built together is an invaluable legacy that defines our history, one we must pass on to the children of Rwanda,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“We often see Africans given opportunities to degrade themselves instead of fighting for their rights. Why should our identity be based only on what is not going well? Why do we feel that our place in the international community is earned only when we speak of war, division, and poverty?”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“We must refuse to be defined by worldly sympathies. Our existence is not determined by others' approval. We have a responsibility to give our country the face we desire, through the leadership we promote, the dreams we dream, and the history we teach,”
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Recorded in: Rwanda: 'Ndi Umunyarwanda' Is the Bond We Share, the Legacy We Leave, ' Says First Ladyallafrica ( November 8,2025)
“The progress we have achieved and the freedom we enjoy should not make us forget the conflicts surrounding our region,”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“Unity Club is a school — a place where we learn by doing and do as we learn,”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“Colonial teachings never disappeared; they were simply renamed,”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“We must have the courage to write, preserve, and teach our own history so that our truth does not vanish.”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“Our existence is not defined by pity from others,”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“We have the duty to shape the image we want for our continent — in our leadership, our dreams, our creativity, and how we teach our history.”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“We are not in crisis, but we must stay watchful,”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“The greatest danger we face would be allowing divisive thinking and speech to return.”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Urges Rwandans to Protect Unity and Write Their Own History KT PRESS (November 8, 2025)
“To you, class of 2025, Kepler has equipped you with more than degrees,”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Challenges Kepler’s First Graduates to Shape the Future with Integrity and Vision Taarifa ( November 13, 2025)
“It has given you the tools to think boldly, to solve problems that others might shy away from, to communicate with clarity, to lead with integrity, and to adapt in a world that is always changing.”
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Recorded in: Jeannette Kagame Challenges Kepler’s First Graduates to Shape the Future with Integrity and Vision Taarifa ( November 13, 2025)