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Kwita Izina: 22 baby gorillas to be named on October 18

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22 baby mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months will be named during the 20th Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony scheduled to take place on October 18, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced.

The event will take place on the foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi, Musanze District, joining the communities living around the home of the endangered mountain gorillas in the ultimate celebration of nature and conservation.

Since the beginning of the naming ceremony first held in 2005, 395 baby gorillas have been named.

RDB Chief Tourism Officer Michaella Rugwizangoga said, the event helped the country to achieve notable development in its tourism industry, which generated over USD 620 million in revenue, from 1.4 million visitors in 2023.

“This year’s Kwita Izina marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 20 years of this flagship event,” Rugwizangoga said during a press conference held on Wednesday, September 25

Apart from Kwita Izina ceremony, events will be organized in collaboration with the private sector, to bring celebrations to communities across the country.

Other events aligned with Kwita Izina 20 include the Business of Conservation Conference slated for October 14-16, Kwita Izina Golf Tournament scheduled to take place on October 19, and Kwita Izina Gala Dinner, featuring performances from local and international artists.


The event will gather together over 30 thousands people and celebrities including football stars, movie stars, and music stars, alongside 20 top tourism personnel and journalists.

Since 2005, Rwf12.86 billion has been used to fund 1,108 community projects, including schools, health centres, and dairy farms. These initiatives have empowered communities to become guardians of conservation, protecting both the wildlife and the environment surrounding national parks such as Volcanoes, Akagera, Gishwati-Mukura, and Nyungwe.

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