President Paul Kagame on Wednesday commissioned 436 new police officers into the Rwanda National Police, urging them to uphold professionalism, integrity and discipline as they begin serving the country.
The commissioning ceremony took place at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District, and coincided with celebrations marking 25 years since the establishment of the Rwanda National Police.
The event attracted security officials, police partners and guests from several countries including Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Eswatini, The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Qatar, Seychelles, Botswana, Mozambique, Sudan, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, reflecting Rwanda’s growing international cooperation in security and law enforcement.
Speaking during the ceremony, Commandant of the Rwanda National Police Training School, Rafiki Mujiji, thanked President Kagame for presiding over the pass-out parade and for his continued support in strengthening police professionalism and modern training systems.
The officers began their training on July 15, 2025, and graduated as a cohort of 436 officers, including 327 men and 109 women.
According to CP Mujiji, the graduates were drawn from five different categories. The first group comprised 124 students who completed undergraduate studies in various disciplines at the Police Higher Institute in Musanze.
The second category included 172 serving junior police officers, among them 163 Rwandans and nine officers from Seychelles, who underwent advanced professional training.
Another 86 graduates joined the programme from civilian life before undergoing police training, while 50 trainees came from other security institutions, including 30 officers from the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) and 20 from the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB).
The final category comprised four officers who completed junior officers’ courses in Singapore and Egypt.
CP Mujiji said the graduates received modern policing skills, leadership training and professional values needed to respond to evolving security challenges both within Rwanda and beyond.
“Following the assessments conducted and the determination they demonstrated throughout their training, we are confident they will execute their responsibilities with professionalism and dedication,” he said.
He further credited the institution’s growth to strong national leadership and sustained investment in capacity building under President Kagame’s leadership.
“The vision, guidance and support provided by the country’s leadership led by the President of the Republic have enabled this institution to continue advancing in infrastructure and in delivering modern, high-quality training,” he noted.
The Police Training School commandant also thanked parents and families for supporting the graduates in choosing careers dedicated to public service through the Police, NISS and RIB.
The newly commissioned officers were urged to maintain high standards of ethics, professionalism and accountability as they take on responsibilities aimed at safeguarding national security and public safety.
