Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

04/09/2026

Today, Rwanda celebrated the 21st Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Kinigi, where 22 baby mountain gorillas were named under the theme, “Conservation is Life: Sustaining the Future.”

The ceremony brought together communities, conservationists, partners and guests to celebrate Rwanda’s continued commitment to protecting mountain gorillas and their habitat.

🔗 Read more: https://rdb.rw/rwanda-celebrates-21st-kwita-izina-naming-22-baby-mountain-gorillas/

04/09/2026

"By accepting this honour, you have become part of Rwanda's conservation journey. We invite you to carry these names with you, to share the stories behind them, and to use your voices and influence as friends of conservation."

— RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika at today's 21st Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Kinigi.

04/09/2026

From exciting performances to the naming of Rwanda’s newest baby mountain gorillas, the 21st is bringing together communities, Namers and guests in celebration of conservation.

📺 Tune in live: https://www.youtube.com/live/z7P9wlXrZ2E?si=vPLJEJi7EYwlI_fB

04/09/2026

Tune in to the 21st Gorilla Naming Ceremony, live from Kinigi, Musanze. 🦍🌿

Join Rwanda in celebrating mountain gorilla conservation and the communities and partners who make it possible.

📺 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/0UGJ06zsTQc?feature=shared

03/09/2026

Rwanda has announced the distinguished Namers for the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, taking place tomorrow, 4 September, in Kinigi. 🦍🌿

Inspired by Rwanda’s tradition of naming newborns, celebrates mountain gorilla conservation and the communities and partners behind it.

🔗 Meet this year’s Namers: https://rdb.rw/rwanda-announces-namers-for-the-21st-kwita-izina-gorilla-naming-ceremony/

Kigali, Rwanda | 2 September 2026 – Rwanda has announced the distinguished Namers who will take part in the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony on Friday, 4 September 2026, in Kinigi, Musanze District. This year’s Namers bring together leaders and personalities from conservation, tourism, b...

03/09/2026

RDB CEO Jean-Guy K. Afrika also met with Qatari Olympic champion Mutaz Essa Barshim, one of the distinguished Namers for tomorrow’s 21st .🦍

03/09/2026

Today in Kinigi, RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika met with UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E Shaikha Al Nuwais for discussions on Rwanda’s tourism sector and continued collaboration with UN Tourism.

Shaikha Al Nuwais is also among the distinguished Namers joining the 21st tomorrow. 🦍🌿

01/09/2026

“I invite you to experience Rwanda and be part of a celebration that brings together people, nature and wildlife.”

Chief Tourism Officer Irène Murerwa welcomes visitors from across the world to the 21st this Friday, 4 September 2026.

01/09/2026

3 days to go! 🦍🌿

This Friday, the 21st brings us together in Kinigi to celebrate Rwanda’s mountain gorillas and the people who protect them.

29/08/2026

The Community Exhibition is now open in Kinigi! 🦍

Running until 8 September, the exhibition is a platform for Rwandan creativity, showcasing products including souvenirs, arts and crafts, alongside community-based tourism experiences and offerings from Rwanda’s national parks and tour operators.

Stop by and experience more of what Rwanda has to offer.

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