Miss Rwanda 2009, the 2nd edition of the
Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on December 19, 2009 at Gikondo Expo Grounds in
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 Rwa ...
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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
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 Rwa ...
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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
Nyarutarama is an affluent suburb of Kigali, Rwanda. The area is well developed with modern roads, sidewalks and street lighting.
One of the key features of the suburb is "Lover's Lake" in the "Nyarutarama" valley, bordering on "Kigali Golf Cou ...
. The training was based on the culture, economy and history of
Rwanda
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Contestants
Judges
The Miss Rwanda 2009 final judges were:
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Sonia Rolland Uwitonze - Actress and director. Miss Burgundy 1999 and
Miss France 2000.
*
Kat Cole - Businesswoman, Group President of
Focus Brands
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and Chief Operations Officer of
Cinnabon
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*Kije Mugisha-Rwamasirabo - Director of Rwanda Television from 2008 to 2011.
*Christine Tuyisenge - Executive Secretary of the National Women Council (NWC)
*Manzi Kayihura - Director general of
Rwandair Express.
Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants:
;Miss FESPAM
*2007:
Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro ''(1st Runner-up)''
;Miss Tourism Queen International
*2008:
Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro ''(Top 10)''
;Miss Naiades
*2011:
Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro ''(Winner)''
;Miss East Africa
*2011:
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 Rwa ...
: Fiona Ruboneka
**
s representative''
;Miss Tourism of the Millennium
*2012:
Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro
References
{{Reflist
External links
Official website
2009
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2009 in Rwanda
2009 beauty pageants