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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
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
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
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
The New Times
Rwanda

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

Friday, September 04, 2026
Former Manchester United captain Patrice Evra is among namers for the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony in MKinigi, Musanze District, on Friday, September 4.COURTESY PHOTO
Football

Evra describes Rwanda visit as ‘deep, powerful and emotional’

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
The 21st edition of Kwita Izina will be held in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 4. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: A look at key gains of gorilla conservation

Sunday, August 16, 2026
American television personality Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, actress Portia de Rossi, are in Rwanda ahead of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina. Photo Courtesy
Tourism

Ellen DeGeneres in Rwanda ahead of Kwita Izina

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Children eat food during a baby naming ceremony known as 'kurya Ubunnyano'. File

When a child removes the family name

Monday, August 03, 2026
South African amapiano and hip-hop artiste 031 Choppa will headline the first anniversary edition of The Capital City Rave, scheduled for July 19 at Azzurri Club & Lounge in Kigali.
Music

South Africa's 031 Choppa brings Amapiano to Kigali stage

Friday, July 10, 2026
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society

Want to change your name? What to know about new rules

Friday, June 05, 2026