David Rinnert
@drinnert
Head, Political & Governance Team @UKinRwanda. Past: ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐บ๐ฟ๐น๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ฉ. Also: Dad, husband, Caribbean music DJ & co-founder @Kolfest19.
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Today, staff from the British High Commission, British Council Rwanda & partners visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to honour the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda. We heard witness testimonies, laid a wreath, and reflected. ๐ฌ๐งstands with the people of ๐ท๐ผ. #Kwibuka31
As part of Tiffany Sadlerโs visit to ๐ท๐ผ, today she visited a genocide survivor as we remember the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. It was moving to hear the story of resilience of this survivor who lost all her children & husband during the genocide. Remember. Unite. Renew.
Heavy rain sadly prevented us visiting Ruzizi III in person today. But it was inspiring to discuss with partners how this innovative, shared project, with up to $75m of UK investment through British International Investment, will generate clean power for 30m people across ๐จ๐ฉ, ๐ง๐ฎ and ๐ท๐ผ.
Last week our Development Director Anna Wilson enjoyed meeting beneficiaries of #UK-supported social protection programmes in #Rwanda. Great to see real transformation on the ground! ย #GoFarGoTogether
Do you know how to play #Igisoro? ๐ขWatch Alison Thorpe learn from one of our staff champions of this important Rwandan and regional game. Challenge her to a game and help build stronger #UK-#Rwanda cultural links.
๐ Last night, we bid farewell to our brilliant Development Director Anna Wilson and welcomed Rebecca Picton, British Council Rwandaโs new Country Director in #Rwanda. The UK remains proud to support #Rwandaโs thriving creative and education sectors. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ท๐ผ
After 4.5 years in Rwanda๐ท๐ผ,ย ๐ฌ๐งAnna Wilson reflects on resilience, partnership, and the privilege of being part of Rwandaโs story. As she moves to Tanzaniaย ๐น๐ฟ, her love for natureย ๐ฟย and commitment to climate endures.ย ๐
๐ย We are thrilled to welcome our new Development Director, Billy Stewart!ย From electric motorbikes to clean buses, theย ๐ฌ๐ง-๐ท๐ผย partnership is driving innovation, climate action & inclusive growth.ย ย This the kind of impactful cooperation heโs here to champion. #GoFarGoTogether
Minister Dominique H received the delegation led by Billy Stewart, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Director of Development for UK in Rwanda ๐ฌ๐ง๐ท๐ผ๐ง๐ฎ. Their discussions recognised the strong history of relations between the two countries and focused on ongoing joint projects in social protection & governance.
We love all the ๐ฒ vibes but guess what? Our ๐ฌ๐ง Development Director Billy Stewart helped launch a shiny new tea factory in Kibeho! Thanks to a ยฃ16.3m #UK investment, #Rwandan farmers could be brewing up ยฃ30m a year. More tea, more smiles, more wins! ๐ท๐ผ๐ซโจ #GoFarGoTogether
A full day of inspiration in #Rwanda ๐ท๐ผ with Jenny Chapman. From seeing bright young learners in #Gakenke & biodiversity heroes in #Musanze ๐ฟ๐ฆ to learning about reintegration efforts at Mutobo demob camp.
Day 2 w/ @jennychapman: Deeply moved at Kigali Genocide Memorial - a powerful reminder of #Rwandaโs journey to unity. Raised Eastern DRC conflict with counterparts urging a solution through peace processes. Visited ACES-Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Coolingโs Festival of Cooling before meeting Rwandan creatives.
Amashyo!ย ๐โจ ย It was fantastic to witness the incredible energy and enthusiasm following Alison Thorpeโs visit to Bigogwe last week. ย ๐ฅย Take a look at this video showcasing her heartfelt appreciation for the breathtaking landscapes of Western Province I Rwanda. Murakoze cyane!ย ๐ท๐ผโค๏ธ