Miss Rwanda is a national

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. In May 2022, it was reported that the pageant was suspended due to the arrest of Dieudone Ishimwe popularly known as Prince Kid, the

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of Rwanda Inspiration Backup — the organizer of Miss Rwanda, by the

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(RIB) for alleged sexual exploitation of contestants.

History

Miss Rwanda was organised by telecom company Rwandatel in 2009 . The 1st edition

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 - Win ...

was held on December 19, 2009 and Grace Bahati was made a history to become Miss Rwanda.

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::''The Miss Rwanda organization decided to send the winner to

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pageant. Meanwhile the Miss Supranational Rwanda set in different organization. The winner goes to

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