PHOTOS: ‘Tis the season: Kigali sparkles with festive lights
Thursday, December 21, 2023
A new look of a stylish decoration at Kigali Alliance Business Centre at Kimihurura. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

The festive season has brought a sparkling look to Kigali, noticeable to anyone driving or walking in the capital during evening hours. With Christmas light around the corner, the city is already in a festive mood as residents prepare to celebrate.

The streets are adorned in vibrant colours as Christmas decorations become the focal point. Various elaborate designs from corporate companies and public institutions vie for attention, showcasing Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and mock reindeer throughout the area.

The New Times’ photographer, Craish Bahizi, toured the city, capturing the diverse highlights of these festive decorations.

A view of Kigali Alliance Business Centre. Colourful Christmas and New Year decoration lights have taken over Kigali streets, roundabouts and other public spaces as the city prepares for end-of-year and New Year’s celebrations.

Colourful Christmas and New Year decoration lights have taken over Kigali streets, roundabouts and other public spaces as the city prepares for end-of-year and New Year’s celebrations.
The decorations have perfectly complemented the thriving flowers and other beautiful plants dominating the city streets, adding to the holiday fever
Some residents take pictures at Imbuga City Walk also known as Kigali Car Free Zone.
A new look of a stylish decoration at Kigali Heights roundabout
Decoration lights are also illuminating some of the city’s high rise buildings, entertainment spots, office spaces, bars and other business facilities
From the main roundabouts and main public squares in the Central Business District, to boulevards and other key avenues to Sonatubes and Kisimenti roundabouts, a dazzling array of colour has added to the city’s nighttime beauty.
A view of I&M Bank headquarters in Kigali
The decorations have perfectly complemented the thriving flowers and other beautiful plants dominating the city streets, adding to the holiday fever
A new look of a stylish decoration at Kigali Alliance Business Centre at Kimihurura. All Photos by Craish Bahizi