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State Minister for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks during celebrations marking International Youth Day on August 12. PHOTO/COURTESY

'It is their basic right to dream': Umutoni's vision for youth, culture and Rwanda's creative future

Monday, September 21, 2026
  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
Rema performed for more than an hour and 20 minutes at BK Arena during Kwita Izina concert on Saturday, September 5. Photos by Elvis Mico Ndateba
Music

Rema sets Kigali alight at Kwita Izina concert

Sunday, September 06, 2026
Rema arrived in Kigali on Friday night ahead of his performance at Kwita Izina Concert at BK Arena on Saturday. 
Rwanda

Rema all set for Kwita Izina concert—who else will perform?

Saturday, September 05, 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
Rosine Bazongere, a Rwandan actress and activist has completed her walk of 100 kilometres from Kigali to Musanze. Courtesy

Rwandan actress Rosine Bazongere walks 100km for conservation

Friday, September 04, 2026
Kwita Izina event took place in Kinigi in Musanze District. All photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Gorilla conservation must go with citizen welfare, says PM

Friday, September 04, 2026
A look back at attendees enjoying a garden screening during a previous edition of Twilight Picnic & Film Soirée. The experience returns this weekend. COURTESY PHOTOS.
Showbiz

Still making weekend plans? Here are 7 events to consider

Friday, September 04, 2026
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Rwanda

Kwita Izina: Key facts as 22 baby gorillas are given names

Friday, September 04, 2026
As Rwanda welcomes the world for the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) celebrates Rwanda’s commitment to conservation.
Featured

Driving green growth through conservation

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
Revelers attend Kwita Izina Community Celebration Concert an evening entertainment at Ubworoherane Stadium ahead of the 21st Baby Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Kinigi sector.
Tourism

Musanze businesses cash in on Kwita Izina visitor surge

Friday, September 04, 2026