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born 1982
Nelly Mukazayire (born 1982) is a Rwandan economist, public administrator and politician who has served as Minister of Sports in the Cabinet of Rwanda since 20 December 2024, appointed by President Paul Kagame to succeed Richard Nyirishema.
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We all, including me, got an opportunity to live again, to see hope, or see a belief that there can be a future because of a leadership that had a vision.
It is a great source of pride, but also a challenge, because we must ensure that we deliver at the expected standard, as is duly required of us as Rwanda.
My message to you is shock the world; just shock the world. And you're capable of doing that, you have all it takes in you, Go there, go with the spirit of Rwanda, a spirit full of resilience.
You must also understand that you are here to contribute, and that you are among those who must play a role in building this country. That every opportunity you will be given is for you to contribute.
We’ve understood that Rwanda is what we’ve got. There’s no us without Rwanda.
We haven't been doing much or enough in terms of understanding the athlete beyond the skill.
This rally reflects Rwanda's ambition to continue hosting major international sporting events while inspiring more young people to embrace motorsport.
Having Ironman 70.3 in Rwanda is really exciting. The milestone is going to give a lot of visibility to the race destination. It is a unique opportunity for us, both in sports and business aspects.
I was particularly inspired to see families competing together, including a mother-and-daughter crew. Sport brings families together, and motorsport is no exception.
Throughout my life, I have been a sports enthusiast. I played basketball in high school and college, briefly played for the National Team, and then moved on to other sports. Sports are a part of my daily routine, and I still play basketball as a non-professional.
Our message today is to tell you that we are fully supporting you, that we are all behind you. We trust in your talents, you have the willingness and commitment and that’s why you’re so far here, and we trust that.
Though the deal with Arsenal has come to an end, they are going to build football pitches in the country. We are currently identifying suitable locations where there is the greatest need. This is a huge opportunity for us.
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was planned, taught, and carried out. For all of you who want to distort history, the evidence is there, the survivors are there, and the perpetrators are there. As President Kagame once said, ‘The evidence will never be lost.’
As the way people say, the whole village is behind you, and indeed we are very much behind you. BAL has grown into becoming really recognisable globally, and as a country we are so proud that this is an initiative that started with the vision of our President.
Sometimes your history can tell you it's impossible. Personally, I have a difficult time saying how could I do it? I have family members who survived the Genocide, and other family members, especially my mother, who was involved in the Genocide.
Sometimes your history tells you, ‘This is not possible, In my case, my background is so complex that you might think I could never achieve certain goals. Some members of my family survived the Genocide, while others especially my mother—were involved in it.
Are we building ourselves to take up those opportunities and being bold enough to know we can do it… Are they confident enough to seize opportunities they have, to build their skills and their abilities and knowledge to take up the 30%? That’s the biggest challenge.
It is truly an honour for me to join you today for the official opening of the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally. This is not just an event. It is a celebration of commitment, passion and ambition.
Good evening! We have continued to see reports related to the match between Rayon Sports and Bugesera FC, especially the incidents that took place there. We would like to remind football fans and all Rwandans that violent or disorderly conduct in sports is not allowed and is punishable by law.
We can confidently confirm that we are ready to host this championship, with everything already in place - from infrastructure, team activation, and prepared hotels, to hospitality and communication. All of these elements have been implemented, and the results are visible today, ensuring that everything will run smoothly.
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