KIGALI, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, August 24, 2026, offering journalists an opportunity to raise questions on national affairs and other issues affecting Rwanda at a time of significant domestic and regional developments.
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) announced that the press conference will begin at 2:00 p.m. Kigali time and will be carried live across its broadcasting and digital platforms. In its public announcement, RBA said, “President Paul Kagame will hold a press conference with members of the media tomorrow, Monday, August 24.”
The event is expected to attract considerable public attention, with Rwandans following the discussion through television, radio and online platforms. Public conversations ahead of the conference have highlighted everyday economic and service-delivery concerns, including the cost of living, fuel prices, access to water and electricity, sanitation, urban management and changes affecting businesses and markets in Kigali. The specific subjects to be addressed, however, will ultimately depend on questions presented by journalists and the President’s responses.
Beyond domestic matters, regional peace and security could also emerge during the exchange. Rwanda remains closely engaged with developments in the Great Lakes region, particularly efforts concerning security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and broader questions of regional cooperation. Kagame has frequently used previous press conferences and interviews to explain Rwanda’s position on security, governance, economic development and relations with neighboring countries.
The President has also consistently linked Rwanda’s long-term development ambitions to security, stability and socioeconomic advancement. During his 2024 presidential campaign, President Kagame described his priorities as continuing progress in “security and stability” alongside socioeconomic development and building the country toward greater prosperity.
More recently, President Kagame has emphasized accountability as an important element of Rwanda’s continued development. Speaking at an extended meeting of the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique in July 2026, he called for greater intolerance toward wrongdoing, saying, “We know what is right and wrong.” The message placed responsibility not only on public institutions but also on citizens and leaders to protect standards of accountability.
Monday’s press conference therefore provides an important platform for journalists to seek clarification on government priorities and for the President to communicate directly about issues facing the country. Previous presidential engagements hosted by RBA have covered subjects ranging from Rwanda’s development and governance to continental affairs and security challenges in neighboring DRC.
For audiences outside Rwanda, the conference may also provide further insight into Kigali’s assessment of regional developments and the government’s priorities at home. For Rwandans, attention is likely to remain particularly focused on how national policies translate into practical improvements in household economic conditions, infrastructure, public services and everyday life.
The live broadcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. Kigali time on Monday, August 24, through Rwanda Broadcasting Agency platforms.
