The local Rwandan community in Kenya has elected a new leadership committee that will serve for the next two years.
In the presence of about 300 Rwandans who live in Kenya, Dr Innocent Butare was elected to serve as the new chairperson, replacing Eric Ndirabika, while Nadine Umutoni will serve as the vice chairperson, replacing Hermogene Nsengimana.
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Richard Masozera while speaking after the election, commended the work done by the outgoing committee, notably in support of the Rwandan government’s social programmes.
“I want to thank the outgoing committee and the Rwandan Community in Kenya in general for contributing to the wellbeing of Rwandans living in Kenya, as well as those living in our home country, through supporting government programmes such as Girinka, Cana Challenge and paying community-based health insurance for vulnerable families,” Masozera said.
Cana Challenge is an initiative launched by Rwanda Development Bank (BRD) to provide solar home systems to 10,000 vulnerable families.
Masozera added: “I urge the new committee to also support such programmes, and exploit other avenues where we can give our contribution. You have our support as the High Commission of Rwanda in Kenya.”
Rwandans living in Kenya were also encouraged to preserve unity among themselves and work towards a common goal.
