Mary Gahonzire

Mary Gahonzire is a prominent Rwandan public servant known for her contribution to law enforcement, public administration, and national service. She served as Deputy Inspector General of Police in Rwanda and later held a leadership role in the Rwanda Correctional Service. Gahonzire is recognized for her dedication to serving her country, her belief in women's leadership, and her commitment to hard work, vision, and discipline. Throughout her career, she demonstrated that women can take on demanding leadership positions and contribute significantly to national development. In an interview published by The New Times on March 4, 2010, she emphasized women's potential, stating that women had already achieved great things and that young women could achieve even more. Her message encourages girls and women to believe in their abilities, pursue leadership opportunities, and serve their communities with commitment. Quotes It’s all about hard work, it’s all about vision, and it’s most importantly about the empowerment from our government Mary Gahonzire: It’s all about Hard work, Vision and Commitment. The New Time (October 8, 2026) Women are capable, they have done great things and I don’t see why young women cannot even do greater things. The sky is the limit. Mary Gahonzire: It’s all about Hard work, Vision and Commitment. The New Time (October 8, 2026) I intend to continue to service my country, because I love what I’m doing. The secret life of ....: Mary Gahonzire. The New Time (October 8, 2026) My biggest achievement is giving service to mankind, my country, my motherland. Mary Gahonzire: It’s all about Hard work, Vision and Commitment. The New Time (October 8, 2026). My inspiration fits within the mainstream of good leadership, the trust in us and that’s why we can do it as Rwandese women Mary Gahonzire: It’s all about Hard work, Vision and Commitment. The New Time (October 8, 2026). I didn’t think it was a man’s job per say because we were all in university and never at any one particular time did I think that there were jobs exclusively for men or for women. Mary Gahonzire: It’s all about Hard work, Vision and Commitment. The New Time (October 14, 2026). Women played a critical role as civic negotiators. https://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2014/jul/26/rwanda-women-criminal-justice-system. The Guardina (October 14, 2026). It never occurred to me that police was exclusively for men. Mary Gahonzire: Maintaining law and order. The New Time (October 8, 2026). I have enjoyed my work serving mankind, but more specifically to have been given a chance to serve my motherland. Mary Gahonzire: Maintaining law and order. The New Time (October 8, 2026). This ensures welfare of the personnel, capacity building, helping that individual in as far as career development is concerned. Mary Gahonzire: Maintaining law and order. The New Time (October 8, 2026). We want to turn prison around, where inmates actively contribute to their welfare and can actively compete on the job market outside, using the very skills they learnt in prison. New Prisons Boss promises overhaul of the institution. The New Time (October 8, 2026). My vision is making prison service a better place. Mary Gahonzire: It’s all about Hard work, Vision and Commitment. The New Time (October 8, 2026).