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AUCA Community Marks Kwibuka 32 in Solemn Commemoration
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AUCA Community Marks Kwibuka 32 in Solemn Commemoration
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) community gathered at the Masoro Conference Hall for the AUCA-Kwibuka 32 Program, a solemn event dedicated to honoring and remembering the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Reflecting this year's theme, "Twibuke Twiyubaka" (Remember-Unite-Renew), the morning was filled with powerful moments of reflection, prayer, and shared history.
See New Times article: AUCA reflects on Genocide against the Tutsi, calls for education-led fight against genocide ideology
The commemoration commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument, followed by welcome remarks from AUCA Vice Chancellor, Dr. Pacifique Nizeyimana. Attendees listened to a moving personal testimony from Genocide survivor Mr. Habyarimana Jean De Dieu (Mudende), and a public lecture delivered by Mr. JMV Ntaganzwa, DM-Gasabo District.
The event also featured:
Moving musical performances by the Ambassadors of Christ Choir.
A keynote speech by the Guest of Honor, Mr. Charles Karakye (PS-MINEDUC).
A symbolic Candle Lighting ceremony featuring 32 selected students carrying messages of hope and remembrance.
The program concluded with a closing prayer by Pr. Samuel Ngirinshuti, reinforcing the community's shared commitment to unity, healing, and continuous renewal.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) community gathered at the Masoro Conference Hall for the AUCA-Kwibuka 32 Program, a solemn event dedicated to honoring and remembering the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Reflecting this year's theme, "Twibuke Twiyubaka" (Remember-Unite-Renew), the morning was filled with powerful moments of reflection, prayer, and shared history.
See New Times article: AUCA reflects on Genocide against the Tutsi, calls for education-led fight against genocide ideology
The commemoration commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument, followed by welcome remarks from AUCA Vice Chancellor, Dr. Pacifique Nizeyimana. Attendees listened to a moving personal testimony from Genocide survivor Mr. Habyarimana Jean De Dieu (Mudende), and a public lecture delivered by Mr. JMV Ntaganzwa, DM-Gasabo District.
The event also featured:
Moving musical performances by the Ambassadors of Christ Choir.
A keynote speech by the Guest of Honor, Mr. Charles Karakye (PS-MINEDUC).
A symbolic Candle Lighting ceremony featuring 32 selected students carrying messages of hope and remembrance.
The program concluded with a closing prayer by Pr. Samuel Ngirinshuti, reinforcing the community's shared commitment to unity, healing, and continuous renewal.