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Miss Rwanda 2015
Miss Rwanda 2015, the fifth edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on 22 February 2015 at Kigali Serena Hotel in the province of Kigali. The winner, Doriane Kundwa succeeded Colombe Akiwacu, Miss Rwanda 2014. Joannah Keza Bagwire, has finished 4th runner-up at Miss Heritage Global 2015.. Results Special Awards *Miss Congeniality - Joannah Keza Bagwire ( Southern Province) *Miss Photogenic - Sabrina Kalisi Ihozo (Western Province) *Miss Popularity - Doriane Kundwa ( Northern Province) *Miss Heritage - Darlene Gasana (Western Province) Contestants Judges *Cynthia Akazuba - Miss Kigali 2007 and Miss East Africa 2009 *Intore Massamba - Singer and musician *John Bunyeshuli - Founder of Kigali Fashion Week *Blanche Majoro - Fashion critic Crossovers Contestants who previously competed at other national beauty pageants: ;Miss Rwanda *2014 : Western Province: Vanessa Mpogazi *2016 : Western Province: Vanessa Mpogazi ''(2nd Runner-up)'' Contestants who previously co ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
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] |
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 2016
Miss Rwanda 2016, the sixth edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on February 27, 2016 at Camp Kigali Grounds in the province of Kigali. The winner, Jolly Mutesi succeeded Doriane Kundwa, Miss Rwanda 2015. She entered Miss World 2016 but she did not place. This is the first time Rwanda has competed in the Miss World contest. The first runner up, Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera, won the title of Miss Naiades 2016. Miss Heritage Rwanda, Jane Mutoni, has finished 1st runner-up at Miss Heritage Global 2016.. Results Special Awards *Miss Congeniality - Ariane Uwimana ( Eastern Province) *Miss Photogenic - Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera (Kigali) *Miss Popular - Sharifa Umuhoza ( Northern Province) *Miss Heritage - Jane Mutoni (Kigali) Contestants Crossovers Contestants who previously competed at other national beauty pageants: ;Miss Rwanda *2014 : Kigali: Vanessa Mpogazi *2015 : Kigali: Vanessa Mpogazi *2015 : Western Province: Balbine Umutoni ''(4th Runner-up)'' ;Miss Eleganc ... [...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] |
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] |
Vanessa Raissa Uwase
Miss Rwanda 2015, the fifth edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on 22 February 2015 at Kigali Serena Hotel in the province of Kigali. The winner, Doriane Kundwa succeeded Colombe Akiwacu, Miss Rwanda 2014. Joannah Keza Bagwire, has finished 4th runner-up at Miss Heritage Global 2015.. Results Special Awards *Miss Congeniality - Joannah Keza Bagwire ( Southern Province) *Miss Photogenic - Sabrina Kalisi Ihozo ( Western Province) *Miss Popularity - Doriane Kundwa ( Northern Province) *Miss Heritage - Darlene Gasana ( Western Province) Contestants Judges *Cynthia Akazuba - Miss Kigali 2007 and Miss East Africa 2009 *Intore Massamba - Singer and musician *John Bunyeshuli - Founder of Kigali Fashion Week *Blanche Majoro - Fashion critic Crossovers Contestants who previously competed at other national beauty pageants: ; Miss Rwanda *2014 : Western Province: Vanessa Mpogazi *2016 : Western Province: Vanessa Mpogazi ''(2nd Runner-up)'' Contestants who previou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Heritage
Miss Heritage Global formerly known as ''Miss Heritage World'' is an international beauty pageant, that stands for advancing World Heritage. The pageant was founded in Zimbabwean Country Branding Expert by Tare Munzara. The 6th Miss Heritage Global will be crowned at Kalahari Resort in the Province of Limpopo on the 24th of Septembe2022 History Miss Heritage Global Pageant was authored and Created by Tare Munzara who then convinced business partner Co Founder Ronald Tisauke who agreed and worked on the technical side of the pageant event. Tare Munzara conceptualized the concept and vision of the pageant in 2012 during a visit at a World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe (The Victoria Falls) in a hotel room Elephant Hills Hotel. He further developed the concept over time in his Bedroom which he used as his working space. Miss Heritage pageant was founded on the basis to incorporate all nations, all religions and all people from different backgrounds to be involved in the process of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 In Rwanda ...
The following lists events that happened during 2015 in Rwanda. Incumbents * President: Paul Kagame * Prime Minister: Anastase Murekezi Events January * January 23 - Two Rwandan policemen charged in the murder of an anti-corruption activist are sentenced to 20 years in prison. Deaths * January 8 - Jean-Claude Gasigwa, 31, Tennis player ( Davis Cup team) References {{Year in Africa, 2015 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 Equator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
