Kigali, 12 February 2024

Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) students have embarked on a weeklong National Study Tour (NST 2024) as part of the course curriculum.

This year’s theme is, “Energy security for sustainable development”. The study tour will provide students first-hand information on the status of energy security initiatives in Rwanda and subsequent implementation towards all round security and development.

The tour will be carried out from 12 to 16 February 2024 in all 4 provinces and the City of Kigali.

Today, the tour began with a policy level briefing by Hon Minister of infrastructure, Dr. Jimmy GASORE at MININFRA HQ in Kigali followed by a visit to Shango Power Plant in Gasabo District.

Course participants include 49 student officers from Rwanda and allied countries namely Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

RDFCSC is currently the highest military training institution in the country and its mission is to develop the students’ ability to understand national, regional, and global security challenges and how they impact on military operating environment.

Minister of infrastructure welcoming remarks.

Comdt of Rwanda defence force command and staff college (RDFCSC) remarks.

Interaction session.

Token for appreciation.

Shango power plant substation touring.

Group photos.