Paul Kagame
Awards & Honours
27
Awards Won
6
Honours
Paul Kagame's leadership has been recognized with several honours. He received the Global Citizen Award in 2010 from the Bill and Hillary Clinton Foundation, and an International Olympic Committee Award for inspiring young people. He has served as Chairperson of the African Union and Commonwealth Chair-in-Office, reflecting his influence on the continent. His government's economic achievements have been widely praised, though his governance style remains controversial.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Global Citizen Award
Awarded for his work in Rwanda
International Olympic Committee Award
For inspiring young people
African Union Champion for Domestic Health Financing
Current appointment to champion health financing in Africa
Commonwealth Chair-in-Office
Served as Chair-in-Office from 2022 to 2024
Chairperson of the African Union
Served as Chairperson from 2018 to 2019
Chair of the East African Community
Served as Chair from 2018 to 2021