Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has reported a 38.2 per cent decline in genocide ideology-related cases recorded during the just-concluded commemoration week, compared to the same period last year. ALSO READ: Rutsiro: Genocide survivors urge efforts to find missing remains of loved ones The week that concluded on Monday, April 13, marked the beginning of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The Genocide claimed more than one million lives within a period of 100 days. According to RIB Spokesperson Thierry Murangira, a total of 47 cases were recorded during this year’s Kwibuka week, down from 76 cases reported in the same period in 2025. The number of suspects also decreased by 27.2 per cent, with 59 individuals apprehended this year compared to 81 last year. ALSO READ: How genocide ideology was built, spread and executed Murangira said cases related to discrimination and incitement to division from six cases in 2025 to five this year. By region, Southern Province recorded the highest number of genocide ideology-related cases, with 14 incidents. Eastern Province followed with 13 cases while Western Province registered 10 cases. The City of Kigali recorded seven cases, while Northern Province reported three cases. “When you examine these cases, the majority are committed against Genocide survivors, often through words intended to incite and cause harm,” Murangira said, urging the public to remain vigilant and refrain from engaging in such acts. ALSO READ: Fight against genocide ideology will continue until it is uprooted - Senate President In terms of age distribution, the largest proportion of suspects falls within the 37-46 age bracket, accounting for 28.3 per cent. This is followed by individuals aged 57 and above at 24.3 per cent, and those aged 27-36 at 22.6 per cent. Other age groups make up the remaining percentage. Men constitute nearly 90 per cent of the suspects. Regarding education levels, the majority of suspects (58.5 per cent have primary education) while 32.1 per cent have no formal education. Only 3.8 per cent have attained university education.
