Miss Rwanda 2012, the third edition of the
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 R ...
pageant, was held on September 1, 2012 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 ...
.
The winner,
Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga succeeded Grace Bahati,
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 ...
. 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.
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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
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 ...
)
Contestants
Contestant notes
*Carmen Akineza, had finished 1st runner-up of
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 partici ...
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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 Kayiranga
;Miss Fashion Beauty Universal
*2014:
Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro ''(3rd Runner-up)''
References
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External links
Official website
2012
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2012 in Rwanda
2012 beauty pageants