KIGALI – A visit to the Nyanza Genocide Memorial by employees and leadership of the Satguru Travels Rwanda became a moment of reflection on Rwanda’s history, unity, and the responsibility of remembrance.
The delegation, led by Country Manager Sunil Kumar Nair alongside Regional Cargo Manager Ravi Tejwani and Managing Director Bharat Tolani, brought together staff from across the company as part of an annual remembrance initiative.
Speaking after the visit, Nair said the company’s presence in Rwanda is rooted in history and responsibility.
“Rwanda is the birthplace of our organization. Even as we have grown globally, this remains our home. We believe it is our responsibility to honour the country’s history and reinforce the values of peace, unity and humanity,” he said.
He added that remembrance must be accompanied by action.
“Last year, alongside our memorial visit, we supported a survivor family with medical insurance and groceries. We believe remembrance should be accompanied by compassion and meaningful action.”
Lessons from the memorial visit
For employees, the guided tour through the memorial site brought Rwanda’s past into sharp and emotional focus. Alexandre Rwagasana described the experience as a warning for younger generations.
“After visiting the Genocide memorial site in Nyanza, we have been able to understand more about the country’s history. We urge young people not to fall into the temptation that led to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,” he said.
Flavia Umutesi emphasized unity and the lessons drawn from the visit. “We learned that Rwandans are one. There is no division. This genocide should never happen anywhere in the world again,” she said.
The visit also included a historical briefing explaining how victims of the genocide against the Tutsi were systematically targeted in 1994 in Kigali and surrounding areas, after being left vulnerable following the collapse of protection systems.
A message of shared responsibility
The delegation said the experience reinforced a collective duty to protect peace and prevent division. “Our message is simple: respect differences, reject hatred, and always choose compassion, dialogue and peace,” Nair said.
He added that remembrance should remain continuous and meaningful, not symbolic. “May we remember the past with dignity, live the present with compassion, and build the future with unity. Never again,” he said.
