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Yet beyond the scale of attendance and the significance of a presidential encounter, the meeting raised a more important question: what does it truly mean to build a better Rwanda?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gathering brought together young people from different backgrounds, alongside government officials and representatives from various sectors. Discussions covered personal discipline, drug and alcohol abuse, technological opportunities, public service delivery and the responsibilities shared by citizens and leaders in shaping the country&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the event offered young people an opportunity to engage directly with the Head of State, its greatest significance lay in the issues raised and the expectations they placed on both the younger generation and those entrusted with public responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A generation challenged to take responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the central messages of the meeting was that Rwanda&#8217;s development cannot depend on government action alone. Young people must also take responsibility for their decisions, conduct and contribution to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Kagame emphasized the importance of discipline, continuous learning, hard work and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. Drawing on lessons from his own childhood, he illustrated how knowledge acquired early in life can prove valuable many years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message was clear; ambition without discipline is insufficient, and opportunity without action produces little change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, personal responsibility should not be interpreted as placing the entire burden of progress on young people. A generation can be encouraged to work hard and make responsible choices, but it must also have access to quality education, meaningful employment, healthcare and fair opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young people cannot build their futures through determination alone if the institutions around them fail to provide the conditions necessary for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The difficult conversation about public services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important moment in the dialogue came when a young participant raised concerns about delays in public healthcare and the quality of education in government schools. The concerns reflected frustrations about the gap that can exist between national development ambitions and the everyday experiences of citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion also included an appeal from siblings seeking help over a disputed family home, despite their claim that they had already won a court case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These issues deserve attention because national progress is ultimately experienced in ordinary places; in a hospital waiting room, in a classroom, at a government office or in a family home where citizens expect justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Kagame acknowledged the need to address poor service delivery and called for action rather than discussion alone. The concerns raised during the meeting nevertheless point to a broader principle: public institutions must be judged by the quality, fairness and reliability of the services they provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A country&#8217;s achievements should not make its shortcomings impossible to discuss. Instead, progress should create greater confidence that problems can be identified openly and corrected effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leadership must listen and institutions must respond<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The value of an event such as&nbsp;<em>Meet the President<\/em>&nbsp;lies partly in the opportunity it gives citizens to bring concerns directly to the country&#8217;s leadership. But the measure of its success cannot end when the microphone is switched off or the audience leaves the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real test begins afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When citizens report poor service, officials must investigate. When families seek justice, the relevant institutions must establish the facts and follow lawful procedures. When young people identify weaknesses in public systems, their concerns should lead to practical improvements rather than remain part of a public conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same principle applies to accountability within law enforcement. Public trust depends on ensuring that authority is exercised lawfully and that misconduct is addressed fairly, regardless of who is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct engagement between citizens and the President can help bring problems into view. Strong institutions, however, are needed to ensure that those problems are resolved consistently and transparently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The warning behind the conversation on alcohol and drugs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another major theme was the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on young people&#8217;s health, decisions and future prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Kagame and government officials urged young people to avoid harmful habits and develop greater self-control. Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana also stressed the importance of protecting one&#8217;s health and turning personal ambitions into practical goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The concern is significant. Substance abuse can undermine education, family relationships, productivity and personal wellbeing. Yet effective responses must extend beyond warnings. Prevention requires accessible health information, supportive families, appropriate treatment services and communities in which people can seek help without being reduced to their mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest message is not simply that young people should avoid destructive behaviour. It is that they deserve the knowledge, support and opportunities needed to make healthier choices and recover when they struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technology and the responsibility to keep learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting also highlighted the opportunities technology continues to create. Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire encouraged young people to develop their skills, adapt to changes in the job market and use digital platforms as tools for learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly important in a world where employment opportunities and professional expectations are changing rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Rwanda&#8217;s young population, digital knowledge can open pathways to entrepreneurship, innovation and work beyond traditional boundaries. But access to technology alone is not enough. Young people need practical skills, critical thinking, creativity and the ability to turn information into useful solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social media, too, can either support personal growth or encourage unhealthy comparisons with others. Its value depends largely on how it is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge is therefore to build a generation that does not merely consume technology but understands how to use it to solve problems, create opportunities and contribute to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The position Rwanda must be willing to defend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The central lesson of the meeting extends beyond any single speech or exchange. Rwanda&#8217;s future requires responsibility from its citizens, but it also demands accountability from its institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These obligations must go together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would be unfair to demand discipline from young people while overlooking failures in the systems that serve them. Equally, it would be unrealistic to expect government institutions to carry the entire responsibility for national development while citizens disregard their own obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The country needs both responsible citizens and responsive institutions. It needs ambitious plans, but it also needs honest assessments of what is working and what is not. Above all, it needs a culture in which criticism can become a starting point for improvement rather than a conversation that ends without consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not an argument against national pride. It is an argument for a stronger foundation for that pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nation should be confident enough to celebrate its achievements and honest enough to confront the problems that remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the young participants left BK Arena, the significance of&nbsp;<em>Meet the President<\/em>&nbsp;rested not simply in the opportunity to see or hear the Head of State, but in what the dialogue might inspire leaders, institutions and citizens to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For young people, the challenge is to translate ambition into discipline, learning and meaningful action. For public officials, it is to ensure that the concerns raised by citizens receive serious attention and measurable follow-through. For the country as a whole, it is to make national development visible in the everyday lives of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gathering offered an important platform for conversation. Its lasting value will depend on whether that conversation produces change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the strength of a nation is not measured only by the size of its ambitions or the number of people gathered to hear its leaders. It is measured by whether its people can see, feel and trust the progress those ambitions promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The atmosphere at BK Arena in Kigali on Wednesday was one of engagement and national reflection as more than 10,000 young people gathered for the latest edition of\u00a0Meet the President, an interactive dialogue with President Paul Kagame. 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