The importance of leadership and good governance in the development of any society cannot be overemphasized, and this is demonstrated in Rwanda under Paul Kagame. Anchoring the study on Contingency Theory and relying on secondary data –data from
journal articles, and textbooks, among others, it was revealed that Rwanda, before the eclipse of Kagame on the political space, had long been plagued by weak governance based on dictatorship, fear politics, segregation, and isolation of the people from their own
country's government. However, since Kagame became the country's president, serious progress has been made. The economy has advanced, with per-capita GDP (purchasing power parity) anticipated to reach $2,214 in 2020, up from $631 in 2000. The annual
increase averaged 7% per year between 2000 and 2020. Youth education is a top priority in Rwanda, where 17% of its yearly budget is allocated to education. Findings also show that Rwanda has the highest percentage of female representation in the government of any
country on the planet. In 2017, for example, 49 women were elected to the lower house of parliament, accounting for more than half of its 80 members, among other achievements. Despite these accomplishments, some political and social issues remain unresolved, like the crisis in neighbouring Congo and the government’s persistent support for armed rebels. At the same time, human rights violations and the persecution of opposition leaders continue. To address these issues, the government should do more to protect minority rights, end repression of the press and political opponents, and increase investment in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.