Only one of 19 finalists will be crowned Miss Rwanda 2022 during a glamorous grand finale slated for tonight, March 19, at Intare Conference Arena.
The event that will be graced by musician Bruce Melodie alongside Nyundo Music school band, with DJs Toxxyk and Ira set to deliver entertainment with the best of their music mix.
Several titles that come with different benefits will be up for grabs when the girls hit the runway with the hope of claiming the crown.
But who are the 19 Miss Rwanda 2022 finalists?
Kelia Ruzindana
Age: 18
Province: City of Kigali
Education: High school graduate
Project: Fighting childhood trauma arising from domestic violence
Hobby: Cooking.
What can you tell the young generation who already look up to you? Have a dream, follow it and do your utmost to achieve it.
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Queen Ndahiro Mugabekazi
Age: 19
Province: Eastern
Education: High school graduate
Project: Fighting sexual harassment and negative gender stereotyping of girls.
What’s your favorite drink? Milk.
Hobbies: Exploring places, dancing.
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Divine Nshuti Muheto
Age: 18
Province: Western
Education: High School graduate
Project: Promoting a savings culture among the youth.
What do you hate the most in life? When a person loses my trust.
Hobbies: Swimming, watching movies.
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Maolithia Keza
Age: 19
Province: Western Province
Education: High school graduate
Project: Empowering youth through entrepreneurship.
Hobbies: Poetry
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Marie-Merci Kazeneza
Age: 25
Province: Western Province
Education: University graduate in Travel and Tourism Management.
Hobbies: Travelling, writing, Décor.
What bad perception did you have about the boot camp? It was hard to believe that I was going to spend three weeks with no cell phone.
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Darina Kayumba
Age: 20
Province: City of Kigali
Education: high school graduate
What did you like most in the boot camp? Food.
Hobbies: Singing
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Leila Franca Kalila
Age: 20
Province: City of Kigali
Education: High School graduate
Project: Supporting and promoting talents among disabled children, especially the most vulnerable ones
Hobbies: Dancing, comedy.
What’s the fun side of you? I like to eat but I don’t like to cook[laughs]!
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Jessica Muringa
Age: 19
Province: Western Province
Education: High school graduate
Project: Fighting stunting among children born to teenage mothers.
Hobbies: Painting
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Emma Pascaline Umuhoza
Age: 19
Province: Eastern
Education: University student
Hobbies: Listening to music, traditional dances
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Vanessa Uwimanzi
Age: 20
Province: City of Kigali
Education: High school graduate
Hobby: Sports, poetry
Project: Solving family land disputes through mediation.
What has been the most challenging part in the boot camp? Sports. The coach caused us so much pain during the first days.
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Kevine Musoni Ikirezi
Age: 18
Province: Eastern Province
Education: High School Graduate
Project: Instilling patriotism and self-worth among youth.
Hobby: Traditional dances.
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Amanda Saro
Age: 20
Province: Western Province
Education: High school graduate
Project: Promoting education through promoting reading culture.
Hobby: Playing piano.
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Jeannette Uwimana
Age: 26
Province: Southern
Education: High school graduate
Project: Advocating for human rights for youth with disabilities.
How did you join Miss Rwanda contest? I wanted to join the contest in 2018 but my friends and neighbors discouraged. I later registered this year after my mother supported my idea.
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Sabine Mutabazi Isingizwe
Age: 19
Province: City of Kigali
Education: High school graduate
Project: introducing mental first aid training on preventing youth from mental illness or depression
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Marie-Magnificat Uwikuzo
Age: 21
Province: City of Kigali
Education: University student in software engineering
Project: Promoting Rwandan women in STEM careers.
Hobbies: Modeling, Watching movies/documentaries
What is your biggest fear? Regret.
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Arlette Amanda Bahenda Umurerwa
Age: 23
Province: City of Kigali
Education: University student
Project: Raising awareness on maternal mental health focusing on postpartum depression
Hobby: watching movies
How did you decide to compete in Miss Rwanda? A friend of mine sold the idea to me while studying together in the Philippines and I jumped at the chance!
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Ruth Bahali
Age: 23
Province: City of Kigali
Hobbies: poetry, acting.
Project: Promoting gender equality and empowering women in performing arts, especially theatre and poetry.
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Marlene Uwimana
Age: 26
Province: City of Kigali
Education: Masters’ student in Data Science
Project: Raising awareness on positive parenting that makes families the safest environment for children to grow.
Hobby: Playing Karate
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Melissa Keza
Age: 20
Province: Southern Province
Education: University student
Project: Raising mental health awareness and stigma around it
Hobby: Dancing