President Paul Kagame on Monday joined more than 2,000 Rwandan youth for the annual “Walk to Remember,” marking the beginning of the 100-day national mourning period in memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The silent walk, which stretched from Gasabo District Headquarters to BK Arena in Kigali, was a powerful act of remembrance, unity, and commitment to peace. Dressed in black, participants carried messages calling for reflection, justice, and a continued fight against genocide ideology.
At the BK Arena, President Kagame took part in the candle lighting ceremony, officially launching the Night Vigil that followed.
The evening featured testimonies from survivors and families of victims, alongside musical performances and spoken word tributes to honour lives lost and the resilience of those who lived through the genocide.
The event marks the start of #Kwibuka31 — the 31st annual commemoration of the genocide — and reinforces Rwanda’s ongoing efforts to preserve memory, fight denial, and strengthen unity.
The 100-day period of reflection mirrors the duration of the genocide, in which over one million people were systematically killed.
The Walk to Remember, now a national tradition, is especially led by the youth as a pledge to never forget and to uphold the values of humanity and dignity for future generations.
