On Saturday, November 29, officers attending the Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC) at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District, joined the rest of Rwandans in a monthly communal work - Umuganda.
The College staff and PSCSC participants from ten African, planted trees as part of the national campaign dubbed “My Tree, My Legacy.”
Some 38 senior officers from the Central African Republic, Eswatini, Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda are attending the 14th intake of the PSCSC.
Each sapling was symbolically named after the country of the PSCSC student who planted it as an act meant to honour their academic and professional journey in Rwanda while strengthening bonds of friendship and cooperation among the participating nations.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Modeste Bisangwa, the PSCSC Coordinator, emphasized the significance of the gesture.
“These trees will serve as living reminders of their time at NPC and the relationships built throughout the course,” ACP Bisangwa said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Chairmane Roseline Uhindua from Namibia, expressed gratitude for the experience.
“I am grateful to have taken part in the Umuganda community service; by planting trees representing all our countries, we have created a lasting relationship. Those who come after us will see these trees, care for them, and remember the bond we formed here”.
She further reaffirmed that Umuganda is a remarkable initiative as it brings people together to do something meaningful for their communities and the country, keep the environment clean, and contribute to a greener community.”
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Omar Jali S. Bah from The Gambia, echoed the sentiment, underscoring the long-term symbolism of the activity.
He said the activity symbolized planting life and strengthening existing relationships between Rwanda and their countries, ensuring these bonds grow even stronger.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Modeste Bisangwa, the PSCSC Coordinator, emphasized the significance of the gesture.
“These trees will serve as living reminders of their time at NPC and the relationships built throughout the course,” ACP Bisangwa said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Chairmane Roseline Uhindua from Namibia, expressed gratitude for the experience.
“I am grateful to have taken part in the Umuganda community service; by planting trees representing all our countries, we have created a lasting relationship. Those who come after us will see these trees, care for them, and remember the bond we formed here”.
She further reaffirmed that Umuganda is a remarkable initiative as it brings people together to do something meaningful for their communities and the country, keep the environment clean, and contribute to a greener community.”
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Omar Jali S. Bah from The Gambia, echoed the sentiment, underscoring the long-term symbolism of the activity.
He said the activity symbolized planting life and strengthening existing relationships between Rwanda and their countries, ensuring these bonds grow even stronger.