The Rwanda National Police has gained 1,903 new police officers who had completed nine months of training at the Gishari Police Training School located in Rwamagana District.
The pass-out ceremony was held on Monday, December 22, 2025, and was attended by the Minister of Internal Security, Dr. Vincent Biruta, the Inspector General of Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, and other leaders, mainly from security institutions.
Among the 1,903 graduates, 40 will be deployed to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS), while 178 police officers were trained at the National Police College in Musanze, where they are also pursuing university studies in various fields.
At Gishari, 1,748 trainees were initially enrolled, but 725 successfully completed the training, as 23 failed to graduate due to various reasons, including illness and misconduct inconsistent with the values of the Rwanda National Police.
The graduates received comprehensive training that equips them with professional policing skills, including the use of firearms, drills, discipline, riot control, physical fitness, maintaining security and public order, law, community policing, road safety, and other related subjects.
The Minister of Internal Security, Dr. Vincent Biruta, said that Rwanda has gone through difficult periods of insecurity and urged the new officers to always keep this history in mind.
He stated, “I would like to remind you that our country’s historical journey has taught us that we must always prioritize security.”
He added, “Because we once lacked adequate security, we experienced its consequences. Thirty-one years ago, Rwandans joined hands, making our country a good example of progress without regression.”
Dr. Biruta urged the graduates to demonstrate good conduct in their professional duties.
He said, “These achievements were made possible by good leadership and working together as Rwandans.”
He further noted, “To continue on this path of development, we must safeguard Rwanda’s security by having sufficient, professional, knowledgeable police officers with good conduct, which stems from trainings like the one we are concluding today and other trainings provided to police officers.”
He also called on them to work closely with other institutions in combating crimes that negatively affect citizens.
He said, “Today, we are pleased that security is generally stable, but there are still crimes that affect citizens, including alcoholism and its effects, theft, assault and bodily harm, drug abuse, road accidents, and others. You have the responsibility to prevent and fight these crimes so that the citizens we serve can continue to live happily in their country.”
