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  Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, brings together local and international leaders, celebrities, athletes, business leaders and conservationists. PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA  

Kwita Izina: How Rwanda is sharing its story with the world

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire opened SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, September 9. Courtesy Photo

Golf, esports and investment headline SportsBiz Africa Week in Kigali

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Aston Villa legend James Chester named a baby mountain gorilla Ndongozi, meaning “Leader,”
Tourism

PHOTOS: 22 names for baby gorillas and what they mean

Friday, September 04, 2026
Rwanda Development Board has announced a list of 23 distinguished personalities who will take part in the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony.
Tourism

Who will name baby gorillas at Kwita Izina? 

Friday, September 04, 2026
Award-winning Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo is among the personalities set to name baby gorillas at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony on Friday, September 4.

Former Miss Belgium, Cannes-winning Dusabejambo join Kwita Izina 2026 namers

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Rwandan gospel singer Israel Mbonyi is among namers of baby gorillas of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 4, in Kinigi, Musanze District. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Israel Mbonyi, Patrice Evra to name baby gorillas

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Rayon Sports celebrate the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title after edging Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, August 7. Photo by Kellya Keza
Football

CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 was the best-ever-Official

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Local tourists visit the Canopy walkway in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Domestic tourism grows, but affordability remains a concern

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park on Monday in a Premier League fixture. Courtesy
Football

Aston Villa Vs Arsenal: Current and former Visit Rwanda partners meet at Villa Park

Monday, August 31, 2026
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom in Uganda, has died at the age of 34.Courtesy

Who was King Oyo, the late monarch of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom

Friday, August 28, 2026
Guy Hedderwick, Managing Director of QA Venue Solutions Rwanda
International

QA Venue Solutions boss elected chair of international stadiums committee

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Enduro riders during a motorcycle competition. Rwanda’s Motorcycle Championship Round 3 takes place August 22 at Umuko Lodge on Lake Muhazi. Courtesy photo.
Showbiz

From rap to motorsport, What’s your weekend plan?

Friday, August 21, 2026