PSD elects new leaders, pledges to advance youth, environmental and national development goals

By Elias HAKIZIMANA.

The Social Democratic Party (PSD), on May 24, 2025, voted in a new leadership team to steer the party over the next five-year mandate.

Held in Kigali, the elections brought together party members from Kigali city province , with the new leadership promising to build on past achievements while focusing on youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and continued support for national development programs.

Newly re-elected PSD President, Joseph Nsabimana, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the new leadership.

“We are happy to be entrusted with another five-year mandate. We will continue developing our party by building on our achievements so far,” he said.

Nsabimana emphasized the importance of active member participation across all party structures and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to youth and women’s development.

“In Kigali City, we don’t have a unique objective, but we work through our youth and women forums to promote welfare. The youth represent a large portion of the population, so involving them in political activities is key to driving national development.”

Youth ready to deliver

Pascaline Uwamahoro, Deputy Secretary General of PSD Youth, highlighted the vital role youth will play in advancing government priorities such as the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1 and NST2).

“We are focusing on supporting the implementation of government programs, especially NST2. Our aim is to raise awareness in our communities—where we live and work—so that everyone understands the government’s development agenda,” she said.

Awamahoro noted that the youth are not just followers but active contributors to the party’s vision.
“As youth leaders in PSD, we are fully engaged and committed. We help the party grow, contribute to poverty reduction, and support the government’s efforts in development.”

Environmental leadership within PSD

Among the voices shaping the future of PSD is Dr. James Kant, an environmental expert and party member deeply engaged in sustainability initiatives.

“Our party has strong commitments regarding environmental protection. We focus on activities like marshland conservation, tree planting, and wetland restoration,” he said.

Dr. Kant stressed that the environment is not only crucial for ecological balance but also for the well-being of Rwandans.

“We involve the youth because they have the energy and passion to drive these initiatives. Projects such as the Mayaga Restoration and Gishwati–Mukura landscape restoration are excellent examples where youth leadership is evident,” he explained.

A call to action for the future

Both Awamahoro and Dr. Kant reiterated the importance of involving youth not only as beneficiaries but as active drivers of change.

“By protecting our environment, we are protecting our future. I urge all youth, especially those in the PSD youth wing, to join us and take the lead,” said Dr. Kant.

As the PSD embarks on this new five-year journey, the party leadership reaffirmed its alignment with national priorities and its commitment to inclusive development.

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