Richard Balenzi

“Once you leave school and begin to build a career, your identity quietly becomes tied to what you do.” A few reflections on identity, profession, nationality and how context shapes the way we see ourselves. richardbalenzi.blogspot.com/2026/05/on-ide…

Trust Law Chambers has once again secured a Band 1 ranking in General Business Law by @ChambersGuides 2026. Congrats to our ranked partners: 🥇 Apollo Nkunda 🥇 @Richardmug 🥉 Adv. @Moisenkunda 🏅 @DGasaatura To our clients: Thank you for your continued trust. 🥂

Groom Jeff Mugongo's grandfather, 93, from Rwanda flew more than 40 hours to surprise him at his wedding in Arizona. His family and friends “knew” about the surprise, but he was left in the dark. people.com/groom-s-grandf…

As a survivor, I remember with grief and move forward with gratitude. I honor those we lost in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. I celebrate the resilience of a people who chose unity over division and hope over hate. #Kwibuka31 #RememberUniteRenew

Today we commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and begin the official commemoration week. Remember - Unite - Renew #Kwibuka31

People who have followed me for a while may already know the answer to this. But I will explain again why steam is ruinous for tailoring, and how you can pack a suit. 🧵

🚀 Exciting news! We are launching the “Fired Up for Finance” podcast, KIFC’s new monthly podcast!🎙 The pilot episode, featuring our CEO @Nbarigye, titled “Building a Global Financial Hub: The KIFC Story” drops this Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Get ready for insightful conversations on finance, investment, and Rwanda’s journey to becoming a leading financial hub. 🎧 Search “Fired Up for Finance” on Spotify & Apple Podcasts to follow and listen. #FiredUp4Finance

Is the 9-5 outdated? With entrepreneurship and gig work on the rise, many are questioning the traditional career path. I explore why many still choose a steady job over the uncertainty of self-employment. richardbalenzi.blogspot.com/2025/03/in-def…

@smackists Many thanks! Those SMACK days were truly unforgettable. Glad it resonated. @smackists.

Every Smackist should read this.!!!😂👐🏾 The most perfect summary of the real "SMACK days"😂 The background of literature is quite evident in this piece.👏🏾

@TumusimeS @smackists @TheSMACKLeague @SmackObs Thank you! Glad it took you back @TumusimeS.

@RichardBalenzi @smackists @TheSMACKLeague @SmackObs Well scripted, you took us decades back, an emotional memory lane, "savedees" and sleeping to wait for marks to fall from heaven 😉 🤣

People say adulting is hard, but was being a teenager any easier? I take a look back at my high school days. richardbalenzi.blogspot.com/2025/03/smack-… @smackists @TheSMACKLeague @SmackObs

@TherealKwizera @smackists @SmackObs Thanks a lot @TherealKwizera !

Well written elder @RichardBalenzi SMACK DAYS It has been about 30 years since I fir... richardbalenzi.blogspot.com/2025/03/smack-… cc @smackists @SmackObs

In a few days, the “Bad Natives” Podcast with hosts Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie .@Adesuwa_G (Lagos), Ferial Haffajee .@ferialhaffajee (Johannesburg), Robert Kabushenga .@rkabushenga (Kampala) and yours truly .@cobbo3 (Nairobi). The coloniser often used terms like "Bad Natives" to describe rebellious individuals or groups as part of a broader strategy to justify their control and suppress resistance. The ancestors have given us permission to turn that in its head.

Ranked Band 1 for General Business Law by Chambers Global – With Stellar Individual Recognitions! 🌟 Trust Law Chambers is thrilled to share our Band 1 ranking in General Business Law by Chambers Global, alongside standout individual accolades for our team!

Men are so funny. We can’t even express our affection for another man without having to throw in a “no homo, ayo, pause” disclaimer. Then we wonder why our friendships don’t have the depth, connection and raw honesty that women have in theirs. Bro it’s fine to love your friend without a disclaimer. Let’s learn to hug each other the way our fathers couldn’t ❤️

Today at KCC, RBA members reelected @Moisenkunda as President/Bâtonnier, for a second term 2025-2028.

A thread : 1/7. Adv. Moise Ndushabandi is running for re-election as President of the Rwanda Bar Association. I had the opportunity to sit with him and discuss his vision for the future of the legal profession from 2025–2028. Here below is what @Moisenkunda and I talked about👇🏾

I’m grateful for your life. I’m honored by your legacy. I’m growing in your teachings. May our commemoration move beyond quoting you (often in ways that are intentionally misaligned with your principles and steps of nonviolence) to hopeful, strategic, mass nonviolent action. Thank you, Daddy. #MLK #MLKDay #MissionPossibleMLK

A few words in memory of a remarkable colleague and friend, Fred Byabagabo who passed away on 30th December, 2024. His kindness, brilliance, and optimism left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Here's my tribute to a life well lived: richardbalenzi.blogspot.com/2025/01/goodby…