|
Miss Rwanda 2012
Miss Rwanda 2012, the third edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on September 1, 2012 at Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali. The winner, Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga succeeded Grace Bahati, Miss Rwanda 2009. Grace Bahati was not invited to officially hand over his crown to his successor because she gave birth to a son out of wedlock. It's a taboo is very present in Rwandan culture.. Results Special Awards *Miss Congeniality - Ange Uwamahoro ( Northern Province) *Miss Photogenic - Fidelis Tega Karangwa ( Eastern Province) *Miss Popular - Liliane Mubera Umutesi ( Eastern Province) *Miss Innovation - Joe Christa Giraso (Kigali) Contestants Contestant notes *Carmen Akineza, had finished 1st runner-up of Miss Rwanda 2014. Crossovers Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants: ;Miss FESPAM *2013: Southern Province: Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga ''(Winner)'' ;Miss Supranational *2013: Southern Province: Aurore Mutesi Kayiran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga
Aurore Mutesi Kayibanda (born 1993 in Bujumbura) is a Rwandan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Rwanda 2012. Early life Mutesi Kayibanda Aurore, daughter of Ladislas Kayibanda and Olive Mukazera, now living in Kigali City, was born in Burundi (Bujumbura) in 1992, the youngest of four (4) children. Miss Mutesi Kayibanda Aurore attended nursery school at Petit Prince (in Kigali city) where she continued her primary education and later continued her education at Kimisange Primary School, where she graduated from primary school. In secondary school, studied at St Joseph's in Nyamirambo and continued at ETO Muhima, where she graduated from Construction with a Bachelor's degree in Construction. Aurore graduated from Kigali Institute Science and Technology a campus of National University of Rwanda. Mutesi Aurore was crowned Miss Rwanda in 2012 and was crowned Miss FESPAM in the City of Brazzaville at the 2013 Panafrican de la Musique African Music Festival. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Province, Rwanda
Southern Province ( rw, Intara y'Amajyepfo; french: Province du Sud; nl, Zuidelijke Provincie) is one of Rwanda's five provinces. It was created in early January 2006 as part of a government decentralization program that re-organized the country's local government structures. Southern Province comprises the former provinces of Gikongoro, Gitarama, and Butare, and is divided into the districts of Huye, Ruhango, Nyamagabe, Gisagara, Muhanga, Kamonyi, Nyanza, and Nyaruguru Nyaruguru is a Districts of Rwanda, district (''akarere'') in Southern Province, Rwanda, Southern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Kibeho, a pilgrimage site of the Catholic Church. Geography The district is the most southerly in Rwanda, lying b .... The capital city of Southern Province is Nyanza. Notes and references External linksSouthern Province official website {{Coord, 2, 37, 19, S, 29, 36, 29, E, type:adm1st_region:RW_source:nlwiki, display=title Provinces of Rwanda States and territ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kigali
Kigali () is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is near the nation's geographic centre in a region of rolling hills, with a series of valleys and ridges joined by steep slopes. As a primate city, Kigali has been Rwanda's economic, cultural, and transport hub since it became the capital following independence from Belgian rule in 1962. In an area controlled by the Kingdom of Rwanda from the 17th century and then German East Africa, by the German Empire, the city was founded in 1907 when Richard Kandt, List of colonial residents of Rwanda, the colonial resident, chose the site for his headquarters, citing its central location, views and security. Foreign merchants began to trade in the city during the German era, and Kandt opened some government-run schools for Tutsi Rwandan students. Belgium East African campaign (World War I), took control of Rwanda and Burundi during World War I, forming the mandate of Ruanda-Urundi. Kigali remained the seat of colo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Province, Rwanda
Northern Province ( rw, Intara y'Amajyaruguru; french: Province du Nord; nl, Noordelijke Provincie) is one of Rwanda's five provinces. It was created in early January 2006 as part of a government decentralization program that re-organized the country's local government structures. Northern Province comprises most of the former provinces of Ruhengeri and Byumba, along with northern portions of Kigali Rural. It is divided into the districts of Burera, Gicumbi, Gakenke, Musanze, and Rulindo. The capital city of Northern Province is Musanze. The province's official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda. The governor, appointed by presidential decree, is currently Hon. Dancilla Nyirarugero Dancilla Nyirarugero is a Rwandan politician. She is the current governor of the Northern Province of Rwanda Rwanda (; rw, u Rwanda ), officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Afri .... The preceding governors of Nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Province, Rwanda
Eastern Province ( rw, Intara y'Iburasirazuba; french: Province de l'Est; nl, Oostelijke Provincie) is the largest, the most populous and the least densely populated of Rwanda's five provinces. It was created in early January 2006 as part of a government decentralization program that re-organized the country's local government structures. It has seven districts: Bugesera, Gatsibo, Kayonza, Ngoma, Kirehe, Nyagatare and Rwamagana. The capital city of the Eastern Province is Rwamagana. The Eastern Province comprises the former provinces of Kibungo and Umutara, most of Kigali Rural, and part of Byumba. The Akagera National Park is situated is this province. History It is not known when the territory of present day Rwanda was first inhabited, but it is thought that humans moved into the area following the last ice age either in the Neolithic period, around ten thousand years ago, or in the long humid period which followed, up to around 3000 BC.Briggs and Booth 2006 p6 A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Rwanda 2014
Miss Rwanda 2014, the fourth edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on February 22, 2014 at Petit Stade of Remera in the province of Kigali. The winner, Colombe Akiwacu succeeded Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga, Miss Rwanda 2012. Colombe participated in Miss Supranational 2016 the third competition of beauty pageant all over the world, where she was ranked 17th among 75 countries. The first best ranking of Rwanda since its entry in this competition. Colombe is currently based in Paris where she is doing her career as a fashion model. Results Special Awards *Miss Congeniality - Melissa Isimbi ( Northern Province) *Miss Photogenic - Yvonne Mukayuhi ( Eastern Province) *Miss Popular - Yvonne Mukayuhi ( Eastern Province) *Miss Heritage - Marlène Umutoniwase ( Northern Province) Contestants Contestant notes *Carmen Akineza, had finished in the top 5 of Miss Rwanda 2012. *Vanessa Mpogazi, participated in Miss Rwanda 2015 but she unplaced. Later, she had finished 2nd runner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Rwanda
Miss Rwanda is a national beauty pageant in Rwanda. In May 2022, it was reported that the pageant was suspended due to the arrest of Dieudone Ishimwe popularly known as Prince Kid, the CEO of Rwanda Inspiration Backup — the organizer of Miss Rwanda, by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) for alleged sexual exploitation of contestants. History Miss Rwanda was organised by telecom company Rwandatel in 2009 . The 1st edition Miss Rwanda 2009 was held on December 19, 2009 and Grace Bahati was made a history to become Miss Rwanda. Titleholders ::''The Miss Rwanda organization decided to send the winner to Miss World pageant. Meanwhile the Miss Supranational Rwanda set in different organization. The winner goes to Miss Supranational pageant.'' Other International Competitions References External links * {{Miss Grand International titleholders 2009 establishments in Rwanda Rwanda Rwanda Rwanda Rwanda (; rw, u Rwanda ), officially the Republic of Rwanda, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Rwanda 2009
Miss Rwanda 2009, the 2nd edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on December 19, 2009 at Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali. The winner, Grace Bahati succeeded Dalila Uwera, Miss Rwanda 1993. Results Special Awards *Miss Congeniality - Winnie Uwanyuze ( Eastern Province) *Miss Photogenic - Grace Bahati ( Southern Province) *Miss Popular - Winnie Ngamije (Kigali) Preparation The 13 contestants were selected from their respective provinces to compete in the national competition. Various activities were organized to prepare candidates for the final. The first training camp was held at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel in Rubavu and later, in Nyarutarama. The training was based on the culture, economy and history of Rwanda.. Contestants Judges The Miss Rwanda 2009 final judges were: * Sonia Rolland Uwitonze - Actress and director. Miss Burgundy 1999 and Miss France 2000. * Kat Cole - Businesswoman, Group President of Focus Brands and Chief Operations Officer of Cinnabon *Kije Mug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Province, Rwanda
Western Province ( rw, Intara y'Iburengerazuba; french: Province de l'Ouest; nl, West-provincie) is one of Rwanda's five provinces. It was created in early January 2006 as part of a government decentralization program that re-organized the country's local government structures. Western Province comprises the former provinces of Cyangugu, Gisenyi, Kibuye, and a small portion of Ruhengeri. It is divided into the districts of Karongi, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rusizi, Ngororero, Nyamasheke, and Rutsiro Rutsiro is a district (''akarere'') in Western Province, Rwanda. Its headquarter is located in Gihango sector. About Rutsiro Rutsiro District is one of the seven Districts making up the Western Province , located 150 km the capital Kigali. I .... The capital city of Western Province is Kibuye. Notes and references External links * Provinces of Rwanda Lake Kivu States and territories established in 2006 {{Rwanda-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 In Rwanda
The following lists events that happened during 2012 in the Republic of Rwanda. Incumbents * President: Paul Kagame * Prime Minister: Pierre Habumuremyi Events January * January 25 - 10 people are injured in a grenade attack in the south of Rwanda. June * June 18 - Rwanda's "gacaca courts", set up to try those responsible for playing a role in the Rwandan genocide, finish their work. July * July 15 - Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo agree an international border force to patrol their mutual border. * July 29 - The Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses Rwanda of backing rebels hostile to the Congolese government. References {{Year in Africa, 2012 2010s in Rwanda Years of the 21st century in Rwanda Rwanda Rwanda Rwanda (; rw, u Rwanda ), officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and Southeast Africa converge. Located a few degrees south of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
