The President made the remarks on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six new senators four appointed by the President on October 21 and two elected by the Forum of Political Organizations on October 14, 2025.

Those who took the oath of office are Prof. Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, Uwizeyimana Evode, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, Alfred Gasana, Dr. Frank Habineza, and Nkubana Alphonse.

Addressing the ceremony, President Kagame reminded citizens that their right to exist and to build their future does not come from anyone else.

“Let me say this clearly, we don’t ask anyone for the right to live. No one. We should never seek permission from others to exist or to define who we are,” he said.

He added that all people are equal and no one is created to dominate or decide how others should live.

“Those people who think they can do that are human beings just like us. There is no superior being created to shape or control others. That is the foundation of Rwanda’s political philosophy, and if anyone fails to understand it, we shall confront that challenge as well.”

The President emphasized that the country’s long-term vision and the work of the Senate must always reflect the real needs and aspirations of citizens.

“Aligning the country’s long-term goals with the daily lives of Rwandans means ensuring that the decisions we make correspond to what our people truly need providing real solutions to the problems they face.”

He urged the new senators to make effective use of the resources available, stressing that even limited means can bring great results when used efficiently.

“Rwandans have many ambitions, often beyond our current means, but that should remind us to make the best use of the little we have so that it benefits as many people as possible.”

President Kagame also called for accountability, urgency, and close oversight in the implementation of national priorities.

“Senators must help set a clear direction, determine urgent priorities, and monitor how they are implemented, ensuring that actions are carried out within the right timeframe.”

He further cautioned that good policies should never remain confined to paper.

“Our policies often look good when written down  that’s important  but what truly matters is putting those good ideas into practice. They must not remain in documents; they must be implemented.”

Concluding his remarks, President Kagame congratulated the new senators and urged them to serve with integrity, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility to the nation.

The Senate of Rwanda is composed of 26 members, equally divided between men and women , 13 men and 13 women.