President Kagame Hosts U.S. Faith Advisors to Discuss Peace and Governance

Kigali, Rwanda - President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame welcomed Paula White-Cain, Advisor to the President of the United States on Faith Affairs, and Jenny Korn, Director of the White House Faith Office, for discussions on peace, faith, governance, and regional issues.

The meeting focused on matters of mutual concern for Rwanda, the region, and the global community. White-Cain and Korn are part of the White House Faith Office, established in 2025 by President Donald Trump to promote faith-based values in families and safeguard religious freedom. The office operates under the Office of Counsel and Strategy within the U.S. President’s administration and collaborates with other faith-based organizations globally.

Other attendees included Bradley Knight, Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Rosa Whitaker Duncan-Williams, Joel Duncan-Williams, and Chekinah Olivier.

On the Rwandan side, the discussions were joined by Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity, and Nelly Mukazayire, Minister of Sports.

The meeting underscores Rwanda’s commitment to faith, governance, and peacebuilding, while strengthening ties with international partners engaged in promoting values-based leadership and social cohesion.