Rev. Canon Emmanuel Ndimukaga unveils I Too Have a Story to Tell, a memoir that invites readers to reflect on the stories they have yet to hear

Rev. Canon Emmanuel Ndimukaga has officially launched his new book, I Too Have a Story to Tell, in Musanze District, Northern Rwanda, offering readers an intimate invitation to explore a life shaped by faith, service, perseverance and years of meaningful experience.

The book was unveiled on August 16, 2026, during a gathering attended by family members, friends, church leaders, members of the business community and other well-wishers who came to celebrate the culmination of a writing journey that began more than two decades ago.

Far from presenting his story as greater than anyone else’s, Ndimukaga says the title I Too Have a Story to Tell is rooted in a simple but profound conviction: every person has a story worth telling. Life’s experiences,whether joyful, difficult, uncertain or rewarding,can carry lessons capable of inspiring and guiding others.

For Ndimukaga, the idea of putting his own journey into writing dates back to 2001, when he was already deeply engaged in ministry within the Shyira Parish. At the time, he began reflecting on what he would leave behind after years of service and whether the experiences, lessons and challenges he had encountered could be preserved for those who would come after him.

The idea gained further momentum during a development journey in Shyira Parish, where he worked alongside Professor Allan Hobson, who was involved in documenting the history and experiences of the community.

That experience prompted a question that would eventually shape the book: if other people could document the stories of communities and individuals, why should those who had lived those experiences remain silent?

From that reflection, the idea of documenting his own journey gradually took shape, eventually becoming I Too Have a Story to Tell.

Speaking at the launch, Rt. Rev. John Rucyahana, Retired Bishop Emeritus of Shyira parish, described the book as a work whose message extends beyond religious audiences.

He emphasized that anyone pursuing something meaningful in life is likely to encounter obstacles, and that perseverance is often essential to overcoming the difficulties that stand between people and their aspirations.

Bishop Rucyahana also reflected on the growing influence of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, encouraging writers and other professionals to embrace technology as a useful tool while retaining the responsibility to research, think critically and understand the subjects they address.

He cautioned against allowing technology to replace personal reflection and genuine intellectual engagement, stressing the importance of ensuring that what people publish remains grounded in knowledge, experience and careful analysis.

More than 100 copies of I Too Have a Story to Tell prepared for the launch were sold out, signalling the strong interest generated by the publication and the story behind it.

Although the memoir is written in English, Ndimukaga revealed that he intends to write another book in Kinyarwanda, with the aim of making his experiences and reflections accessible to a wider Rwandan readership.

For readers curious to discover the experiences that shaped the author, the people who influenced his journey, the challenges he encountered and the lessons he gathered along the way, the fuller story awaits within the pages of I Too Have a Story to Tell.

The book does more than declare that its author has a story to share. It quietly turns the question back to the reader: What story do you have to tell?

I Too Have a Story to Tell is currently available through the Mothers’ Union of the Shyira parish and at St. Paul’s Bookshop, with additional distribution points expected in the future.

Ndimukaga also announced that the book is expected to become available on Amazon, where readers will be able to search for it using the book’s title and the author’s name.