He made the remarks on Friday, December 19, 2025, during the 17th National Congress of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), which convened over 2,200 party members to discuss key priorities for Rwanda's transformation.
'But even as things change, and they must change continually, not everything changes. There is always something that remains constant: who you are, and the values and aspirations that define how you should live and respond in the midst of change. The core must remain constant,' President Kagame, who also serves as the party chairman, stated.
He emphasised that while strategies and tools may adapt over time, fundamental principles endure.
'The RPF has always said we must fight corruption. That principle does not change. The idea of fighting corruption from 31 years ago cannot be abandoned simply because we now live in a world that tolerates corruption, whatever that world may be. Rather, what changes are the methods we use to fight it. The principle itself does not change,' he added.
Rwanda continues to rank highly in global anti-corruption efforts. According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Rwanda is ranked the 49th least corrupt country globally and the least corrupt in East Africa.
New RPF-Inkotanyi leaders
Meanwhile, Friday's Congress ratified a series of organisational changes within the party. Christophe Bazivamo was appointed Secretary General of FPRâ€"Inkotanyi following revisions to the party's statutes and leadership structure approved during the Congress. Under the new arrangement, the National Executive Committee now comprises two Vice Presidents and two Secretaries General.
Consolée Uwimana was confirmed as First Vice President, Kayisire Marie Solange as Second Vice President, and Stephen Gasana was appointed Deputy Secretary General. Bazivamo replaces Gasamagera Wellars, who previously held the position.
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