Leaders and staff from public institutions, private sector organizations, and development partners within Rwanda’s ICT sector gathered on Friday, 12 June 2026, to commemorate the 32^nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The sector-wide commemoration was marked by a visit to IPOSITA Rwanda Headquarters, a remembrance event at Ntarama Genocide Memorial, and the donation of six cows to genocide survivor families in Bugesera District.

The gathering reflected the ICT sector’s collective commitment not only to advancing digital transformation but also to upholding the values of remembrance, unity, resilience, and human dignity that continue to guide Rwanda’s journey of reconciliation and nation-building.

The commemoration began at the headquarters of IPOSITA Rwanda, where leaders from across the sector laid wreaths at a memorial monument in honour of 26 former IPOSITA staff members who were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. 

Participants then travelled to Ntarama Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District, one of Rwanda’s most significant memorial sites. During the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, thousands of men, women, and children sought refuge at Ntarama Catholic Church and its adjacent buildings including Sunday school, kitchen and others, believing they would find safety. Instead, more than 5,000 Tutsi were brutally murdered there. Today, the site stands as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed and the enduring responsibility to preserve the truth for future generations.

The visit included a guided tour of the historical museum, where participants engaged with testimonies, photographs, archival records, and historical accounts documenting the events that unfolded in Bugesera and across the country during the Genocide. They also visited the former church and Sunday school, preserved as memorial spaces, where the physical evidence of the atrocities continues to bear witness to the lives lost.

Through survivor testimonies and historical documentation, participants gained a deeper understanding of the devastating human impact of the Genocide and reflected on the importance of preserving memory, combating genocide ideology, and strengthening the values of unity and reconciliation.

The Minister of State in the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), who led the delegation, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the responsibility of the ICT sector in safeguarding truth and promoting social cohesion in the digital age.

Reflecting on Rwanda’s remarkable journey from tragedy to transformation, the Minister reminded participants that remembrance is both a duty and a call to action: “Thirty-two years later, the pain of that history remains, but so too does the determination of a people who chose unity over division, hope over despair, and nationhood over hatred. Our theme, ‘Remember, Unite, Renew,’ reminds us that remembrance is not a passive act. To remember is to safeguard the truth. To unite is to reject the forces that once sought to divide us. To renew is to recommit ourselves, every day, to building the Rwanda that generations before us dreamed possible.”

The Minister further highlighted the growing responsibility of the ICT sector to ensure that digital technologies are used to promote truth, inclusion, and national unity. He cautioned that while digital platforms have the power to connect people and expand opportunities, they can also be misused to spread misinformation, hate speech, genocide denial, and genocide ideology.

Calling on participants to translate the spirit of Kwibuka into action, he urged all members of the sector to use their positions and platforms responsibly by promoting truth, challenging misinformation, and contributing to a society founded on dignity, respect, and unity.

The commemoration concluded with the donation of six cows to six genocide survivor families in Ntarama. The gesture symbolized solidarity, hope, and a shared commitment to supporting survivors and improving their livelihoods. It also reaffirmed the ICT sector’s dedication to standing alongside survivors and contributing to their welfare and dignity.

As Rwanda continues its journey of remembrance, reconciliation, and renewal, the ICT sector remains committed to honouring the memory of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi, supporting survivors, and contributing to the development of a united, inclusive, and prosperous nation. Through remembrance and responsible action, the sector continues to uphold the promise of “Never Again” as a living commitment to future generations.