As they await the Grand Final selection for Miss Rwanda 2009/2010, scheduled on December 18, some of the qualifiers can’t wait to take the crown.They speak about their inspiration to contest. Contestant number 1“I believe that I have the potential to represent Rwanda at the international level in all aspects. That’s why I took the contest.”Michele IradukundaWestern province20-year-oldA 1st year student at the National University of Rwanda-Arts, Media & Social Sciences Contestant number 2“I was dying to make a change in the country’s development. When I become Miss Rwanda, I will ensure zero tolerance to corruption and initiate programs to develop the needy.” Winnie UwanyuzeEastern Province24-years-old2nd year student at UNATEK studying Eco-Gestion Contestant number 3“Because of the effects of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, there are very many vulnerable groups in the country, I look forward to developing them when I become Miss Rwanda.” Karine Rusaro UtamulizaSouthern Province22-years-old3rd year student at the National University of Rwanda-Biology Contestant number 4“I chose to contest for Miss Rwanda because I’m patriotic. I have the potential to become a good ambassador for my country overseas.” Winnie NgamijeKigali City22-year-old4th year student in KIST-computer engineering and IT Contestant number 5“Being a model pushed me into the contest. I want to develop my career as well as represent Rwanda worldwide. I will profile the country’s beauty in the region.” Ritah UweraKigali City20-year-oldGraduated high school-Biology & Chemistry Contestant number 6“My modeling career and hate for genocide ideology inspired me to contest. As Miss Rwanda, I will fight against the genocide ideology” Vanessa Liliane Umuhoza Southern province18-year-oldGraduated high school-Humanities Contestant number 7“I’ll be a good ambassador to my country, and will promote the culture, and gender equality.” Géraldine Umutoni KaranganwaEastern Province23-year-oldGraduated High School (E.S.I.R) Humanities & Sciences Contestant number 8“I will promote gender equality and sensitize girls to study, in order to be bale to create jobs for themselves, and not be dependant.” Peace UmugwanezaNorthern Province24-year-old2nd year student at Tumba college of Technology-IT Contestant number 9Fiona RudonekaKigali City24-year-oldBelgium based Rwandan professional model. Contestant number 10“My dream has been becoming Miss Rwanda since I was a little kid. I’m proud of my country (Rwanda) and it will be a pleasure to represent it.” Grace BahatiSouthern Province18-year-old Student at Lycee de Kigali, senior six Contestant number 11“If I’m crowned Miss Rwanda, I’ll change the image of my country because the world still has a bad impression about Rwanda.” Alice Kayumba UwambayeKigali City19-year-oldStudent at College Adventist de Gitwe-computer science Contestant number 12“I want to profile my country, and communicate to the world that Rwanda is different and beautiful.” Annuarite Uwera Northern Province24-year-old5th year student at ISAE Busogo-Crop Production Contestant number 13“Joining the contest was my own initiative to participate practically in the development of Rwanda. I will as well sensitise the youth against HIV/AIDS.” Cynthia Rupari Southern Province23-year-old4th year student at the National University of Rwanda-Economics & management Ends
