Airtel launches festive season line-up, teams up with Israel Mbonyi

Excitement builds across the country as the festive season approaches, and Airtel Rwanda is initiating early celebration for Rwandans through music, community connection, and shared moments of joy under its ‘Christmas Flavour’ and ‘Ikokinge' packs programmes. The programmes were officially unveiled on Wednesday, November 19, featuring a landmark partnership with Rwanda’s most celebrated gospel artiste, Israel Mbonyi, who will headline two editions of his annual Icyambu Concert on December 25, 2025, at BK Arena and January 1, 2026, at Rubavu Stadium. This year marks the fourth edition of the concert dubbed Icyambu IV. ALSO READ: Airtel Rwanda launches ‘Voice Over 4G’, completes nationwide network upgrade Speaking at the event, Airtel Rwanda Managing Director Sujay Chakrabarti described 'Christmas Flavour' as ‘ customer-centric and reaffirmation of Airtel Rwanda’s identity as a credible and trustworthy mobile operator,’ putting customers at the centre of its services and benefits. “At Airtel, our purpose is clear: consistently offer superior value, provide quality experience with the customer at the heart of our every endeavour aimed at earning coveted trust and preference of our customers,” Chakrabarti said. He added, “The festive season is ultimately about staying close to the people who matter most, a time of reflection, joy, and togetherness. Through our Christmas Flavour celebrations and our partnership with Israel Mbonyi, we hope to inspire moments that lift hearts, strengthen families, and deepen the bonds that matter.” What packs are available? The event also marked the launch of ‘Ikokinge’ packs, a suite of former voice and data packages revised and designed to provide Rwandans with a festive season filled with joy, meaningful connections, and powerful experiences. All packs will become active on Thursday, November 20, and will run for 45 days. Chakrabarti noted that this reinforces Airtel Rwanda’s commitment to treating its customers like ‘kings.’ Ikokinge packs include voice and data options, offering an opportunity to connect with families, friends, and the world while remaining up-to-date with the fastest internet. ALSO READ: ZTE, Airtel Africa mark 10 years, unveil latest 5G base station in Kigali According to John Magara Gahakwa from Airtel’s marketing department, the revised offers significantly increase voice minutes and internet volume at the same price. For example, the Rwf100 pack now provides 100 minutes, up from 50 minutes, usable across all local networks. The Rwf200 pack has increased from 200 to 350 minutes for two days, while the Rwf500 weekly pack has moved from 800 to 1,000 minutes. For customers who prefer monthly options, the Rwf2,000 pack has been boosted from 4,000 to 5,000 minutes, giving users more time to stay connected during the holidays. Data packs have also been upgraded to meet growing digital needs. The daily Rwf200 internet pack has risen from 300MB to 1GB, and the Rwf500 pack, valid for three days, has jumped from 1GB to 3.5GB. These updates underscore Airtel Rwanda’s effort to offer greater value while ensuring fast and reliable nationwide 4G and VoLTE coverage. “These are affordable packs and well aligned with the festive season we are in. It also keeps people connected on the internet with our nationwide 4G coverage,” Gahakwa said. A festival of worship Airtel Rwanda has been a key partner in the last three editions of the Icyambu concert, which is regarded as the country’s biggest gospel worship gathering, drawing thousands of worshipers, families, and church groups locally and across the region. ALSO READ: THROUGH PICTURES: What you missed at Israel Mbonyi's Icyambu Concert season III Mbonyi, Rwanda’s and arguably East Africa’s biggest gospel artiste and the headliner of the concert, praised the long-lasting partnership, expressing the emotional significance of performing during the festive season. “These concerts are a moment for us to pause, give thanks, and celebrate together. I am grateful to Airtel Rwanda for supporting this vision and helping us bring a message of hope and worship to thousands in Kigali, Rubavu, and beyond,” Mbonyi said, commending Airtel’s commitment to supporting the music industry, especially the gospel sector. “Airtel has walked with us throughout this journey, and Icyambu 4 will be even bigger and better.” Exclusive prizes for fans buying tickets with Airtel Money Concert tickets are officially available on https://ticqet.rw, where fans can conveniently purchase using Airtel Money, ensuring a smooth, secure, and fast ticketing experience. To make the season even more exciting, Israel Mbonyi will award special prizes through a Lucky Draw exclusively for fans who purchase their tickets using Airtel Money. Additional prize details will be revealed as Christmas and the New Year draw nearer. More festive season surprises with Airtel Rwanda Airtel Rwanda’s celebrations will continue throughout the holidays with a series of community engagements, musical activations, retail experiences, and surprise activities under the Christmas Flavour banner. Airtel officials concluded the launch by extending their warmest wishes to all Rwandans for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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Airtel launches festive season line-up, teams up with Israel Mbonyi