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Rwanda:
Conservation Week, Kwita-Izina 2015 Through Our Lenses
New Times, 8 September 2015
On Saturday, 24 baby gorillas were named at the 11th edition of the annual Kwita-Izina (gorilla naming) ceremony, at the foot of Virunga Mountain range in Kinigi Sector, Musanze… Read more »
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Rwanda:
RDB Introduces Conservation Awards At Kwita Izina
New Times, 30 August 2015
The annual Kwita Izina ceremony that is scheduled to take place on 5th Sept will mark the launch of Conservation awards that will recognise efforts by individuals who work… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Low Turnout Expected At Gorilla-Naming Fete
East African, 28 August 2015
For a decade, Kwita Izina -- the annual gorilla naming and conservation fete -- has been the epitome of Rwanda's tourism, attracting thousands of conservationists and safari… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Tourism Takes Centre-Stage in Week of Kwita-Izina Fete
New Times, 3 September 2015
Preparatory activities in the run-up to Saturday's 11th edition of the annual Kwita-Izina festival (gorilla naming ceremony) have kick-started in earnest. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Rwanda to Celebrate 11th Annual Kwita Izina
Rwanda Govt, 3 September 2015
On Saturday 5 September 2015, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from across the globe will gather at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains in Musanze District, Northern Province to… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Murekezi Calls for Collective Efforts in Conservation
New Times, 4 September 2015
Prime Minister Anatase Murekezi has called for collective conservation efforts in the country and beyond the borders to sustain gains from nature and wildlife. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kwita-Izina - Musanze Residents Celebrate Conservation Benefits
New Times, 5 September 2015
People living in the environs of the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze District have hailed the annual Kwita-Izina event, saying it has greatly contributed to the improvement of… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kwita-Izina Excites Musanze
New Times, 5 September 2015
THE tourism industry flagship ceremony, Kwita-Izina, brought Musanze to a standstill with preparatory events that will culminate in the main baby gorilla naming ceremony today. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kwita-Izina Boosts Rwanda's Tourism, Says Kamagaju
New Times, 6 September 2015
For the past nine years, Peninah Kamagaju has worked with Akagera National Park as a tour guide. This has exposed her to people from different walks of life, to different cultures… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kagame Attends 11th Kwita Izina Ceremony
New Times, 6 September 2015
President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandans to continue working hard to lift themselves from poverty. The President made the remarks during the 11th edition of Kwita Izina in Musanze… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Kwita Izina and Music - Dancing to New Babies
New Times, 7 September 2015
Kwita Izina is a celebration in itself and in the African tradition, there is no celebration without music. The annual event is usually spiced up with ecstatic musical performances… Read more »
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Rwanda:
A Record 24 Gorilla Babies Named At Kwita Izina
Focus, 5 September 2015
President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans to work hard to lift themselves out of poverty. He made the call while addressing thousands during the 11th Kwita Izina gorilla naming… Read more »