President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame attend the 30th National Prayer Breakfast at Serena Hotel on Sunday, January 19. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimanana
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Sunday, January 19, joined leaders from government, private sector, diplomacy, and religion at the 30th National Prayer Breakfast at Serena Hotel.
The annual event organised by Rwanda Leaders Fellowship (RLF), a not-for-profit organization, brings together leaders in top positions for fellowship, to celebrate the country’s achievements in the past year and reflect on milestones in the year ahead.
The prayer was held under the theme: "Bridging the knowing and doing gap in leadership.”
The event serves as an opportunity to thank God for peace and achievements in the last year and pray for the nation’s progress.
The New Times photographer Emmanuel Dushimimana covered the function and captured the highlights.
Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda Laurent Mbanda
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa was among top government officials who attended the prayer on Sunday.
Gospel artiste, Papy Clever (c) and Chryso Ndasingwa attended the prayer.
Participants during a prayer session at the event.
The annual prayer meeting brings together leaders in top positions for fellowship
Bishop Fidele Masengo from City Light Foursquare Gospel Church.
Charles Murigande (C) and other delegates during the annual event at Serena Hotel.
The prayer was held under the theme: "Bridging the knowing and doing gap in leadership.”
Ijwi ry'Impanda choir singing at the 30th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Serena Hotel.
Apostle Mignone Kabera (L) during a praise and worship session.
The prayer breakfast, an annual event organised by Rwanda Leaders Fellowship (RLF) that seeks to instill Godly values in leadership.
The Head of State told the leaders to question themselves about the kind of responsibility they will be fulfilling when there are such things in the Rwandan society.
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the 30th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Serena Hotel on Sunday, January 19. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
President Kagame called on religious and government leaders to actively fight against different threats in Rwandan society, and stop being just bystanders.
Rev Antoine Rutayisire at the event
Gospel artiste, Papy Clever (c) and Chryso Ndasingwa attended the prayer.
Delegates follow President Kagame's remarks at the 30th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Serena Hotel.
President Kagame and First Lady pose for a photo with officials at the event.