Imigongo Art: Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Painting
My tour of Kayonza started and ended at Imigongo Art Center. Upon arrival, I grabbed a cup of coffee and interacted with a veteran biker who was...
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Genocide survivor reflects on her journey
Dusingizimana Marie Jeanne lost her parents during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Becoming an orphan at a tender age of seven was seemingly...
Lake Ihema derived its name from a tent
Upon arrival from present-day Tanzania, Henry Stanley reportedly pitched his tent on the shore of Lake Ihema in the 1870s. His tent became a...
The benefits of beekeeping go beyond honey’s culinary delights
At Akagera Community Center, I soaked up interesting information on Savannah wildlife. I also learned a lot about the protection of biodiversity...
Returning to Akagera National Park
Is it only me or the Akagera National Park is getting greener? Its wildlife population is rebounding too. When I visited Akagera for the first...
Encounter with a fellow biker in Kayonza
Once in a while, this blog features strangers with whom I share tables in different coffee shops across the country. Our coffee addiction...
This kitenge cap comes with a detachable face mask
This creatively designed cap attracted my attention the moment I entered the gift shop at the Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC). The said...
Getting to know my audience
Good morning internet. I am on a tour of Kayonza District, in the Eastern Province of Rwanda. However, I am not sharing my experiences in Kayonza...
Just another day at the office
It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Kayonza. I am excited about the new excursions lined up on my schedule. For Nayigiki Marceline, a resident of...
The panorama of remarkable attractions
From the terrace of Akagera Rhino Lodge, I saw the Akagera National Park, Lake Ihema, Kagera River and parts of Kagera region in neighboring...