PM Nsengiyumva Presides over 20th Gorilla Naming Ceremony

Rwanda Celebrates Growing Gorilla Population and Community-Led Conservation at 20th Kwita Izina

Today, the world gathered at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park for the 20th Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, a celebration of conservation, community, and the remarkable recovery of mountain gorillas in Rwanda. This year, 40 baby gorillas were named by distinguished Namers, including c

Global Icons, Conservationists and Celebrities Name 40 Baby Gorillas in Rwanda

Musanze, Rwanda — The foothills of the Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi were alive with colour, music, and cultural pride on Friday as thousands gathered for the 20th edition of Rwanda’s world-famous Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony. The event, which celebrates the naming of newborn mountain gorillas, drew residents from Musanze, Nyabihu, and Rubavu districts, along with global celebrities, conservation champions, high-level dignitaries, and…

PM Nsengiyumva presides over 20th gorilla naming ceremony

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Friday, September 5, presided over the 20th gorilla naming ceremony Kwita Izina, in Kinigi Musanze District, where thousands of people gathered. The star-studded event, in which 40 baby gorillas were given names, was also graced by First Lady Jeannette Kagame. ALSO READ: Kwita Izina: Who will name baby gorillas this year? Held at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park since 2005, Kwita Izina reflects co…