Kagame urges youth to link discipline to societal conduct
President Paul Kagame told over 10,000 young Rwandans at BK Arena that individual choices impact families and communities.
President Paul Kagame met over 10,000 young Rwandans at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21, to discuss societal challenges and shared responsibility. The dialogue focused on issues like dressing, alcohol abuse, and public service delivery, prompting discussions on discipline and cultural values.
During the meeting, Kagame emphasized that discipline should extend beyond the individual to encompass how people interact with others, stating that individual choices affect families, communities, and the public. He also highlighted the importance of education on the dangers of substance abuse, drawing on the experiences of those affected.
The president challenged officials to act on poor service delivery, a concern raised by a young attendee about public institutions. The effectiveness of the message delivered at BK Arena in fostering a genuine shift in attitudes and behavior remains a key question.
Why it mattersYoung Rwandans are directly addressed by their president on issues of personal conduct and its societal impact.