Rwanda: Kagame urges youth to invest in homes

Rwanda's president urges young people to build homes instead of lavish weddings.

Oct 22, 2026

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Rwanda: Kagame urges youth to invest in homes

Rwanda's president urges young people to build homes instead of lavish weddings.

In brief

Rwanda's president urges young people to build homes instead of lavish weddings. President Paul Kagame tells Rwandan youth to prioritize home construction over expensive weddings to secure their future. Originally reported by Allafrica.

Kagame urges youth

President Paul Kagame urges young Rwandans to avoid lavish weddings and prioritize investments for their livelihoods.

Young man seeks help

A young man approached Kagame seeking Rwf10 million for a wedding.

Kagame questions budget

Kagame questioned whether spending Rwf10 million on a wedding would solve long-term needs.

Budget review

Kagame suggested cutting wedding expenses like clothing and drinks for guests.

Home over wedding

Kagame said he could give Rwf10 million to build a home instead of spending it on wedding drinks.

Self-reliance

Kagame stressed that people must build themselves before expecting help from outside.

The main idea

President Paul Kagame tells Rwandan youth to prioritize home construction over expensive weddings to secure their future.

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