The Rwandan Community living in Kenya on Saturday, November 5, elected a new leadership committee that will serve for the next two years. The event was attended by about 300 Rwandans living in Kenya.

The new elected Chairperson of the committee is Dr. Innocent Butare who replaces Eric Ndirabika. Nadine Umutoni will serve as the Vice Chairwoman, replacing Hermogene Nsengimana on this position.

In his remarks, Dr Richard Masozera, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Kenya, applauded the work done by the outgoing committee, urging the team assuming office to do even more.

“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 programs such as Girinka, Cana Challenge and paying community-based health insurance for vulnerable families,” he said.

Cana Challenge is an initiative launched by Rwanda Development Bank (BRD), to provide solar home systems to some 10,000 vulnerable families.

Masozera added: “I urge the new committee to also support such programs, 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.