Liquid Intelligent Technologies has contributed more than Rwf130.8 million to Rwanda’s efforts to preserve the memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The funds support the digitisation of memorial sites, the protection of historical records and technology-based education for young people.

The contribution marks the fifth year of a ten-year, USD 1 million commitment launched in 2022 in partnership with the Imbuto Foundation and the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE). Total contributions to the initiative now exceed Rwf600 million.

The partnership aims to preserve evidence, artefacts and historical records, and to make reliable information about the Genocide accessible to Rwandans and international visitors through digital tools.

Progress at memorial sites

Dr Jean Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, commended the partnership for supporting the digitisation of memorial sites and the sustainable preservation of Genocide-related information.

He said the Ntarama Genocide Memorial has been revamped and expanded to include comprehensive information on both historical and more recent developments, particularly in Bugesera District.

“We have so far revamped the Ntarama Genocide Memorial, expanding it and incorporating comprehensive information covering both historical and more recent developments, particularly those related to Bugesera District,” he explained. “Anyone visiting the site will find comprehensive information.”

The Nyange Genocide Memorial is also being revamped. The site documents the destruction of Nyange Parish Church during the Genocide, orchestrated by Athanase Seromba, a former Catholic priest who was later convicted for his role.

“This demonstrates the failures of some religious institutions. Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 Tutsi sought refuge inside the church but were later killed,” the Minister said. He added that the revamp will improve access to historical information and ensure that wrongdoing by institutions is properly documented.

Modernising the Kigali Genocide Memorial

The Minister also highlighted plans to modernise the Kigali Genocide Memorial using digital tools, including support for more than 20 languages. The longer-term ambition is to enable visitors to explore memorial sites independently and access historical information remotely.