Miss Rwanda 2016, the sixth edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on February 27, 2016 at Camp Kigali Grounds in the province of Kigali.
| Miss Rwanda 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 27, 2016 |
| Entertainment | Camp Kigali Grounds, Kigali |
| Entrants | 15 |
| Winner | Jolly Mutesi Western Province |
| Congeniality | Ariane Uwimana Eastern Province |
| Photogenic | Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera Kigali |
The winner, Jolly Mutesi succeeded Doriane Kundwa, Miss Rwanda 2015.[1] She entered Miss World 2016 but she did not place. This is the first time Rwanda has competed in the Miss World contest.[2] The first runner up, Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera, won the title of Miss Naiades 2016.[3]
Miss Heritage Rwanda, Jane Mutoni, has finished 1st runner-up at Miss Heritage Global 2016.[4]
Results
edit| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Rwanda 2016 | |
| 1st Runner-up |
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| 2nd Runner-up |
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| 3rd Runner-up |
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| 4th Runner-up |
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Special Awards
edit- Miss Congeniality - Ariane Uwimana (Eastern Province)
- Miss Photogenic - Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera (Kigali)
- Miss Popular - Sharifa Umuhoza (Northern Province)
- Miss Heritage - Jane Mutoni (Kigali)
Contestants
edit| Province represented | Name | Age | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Province | Sheillah Mujyambere | 20 | 175 |
| Sharifa Umuhoza | 21 | 174 | |
| Solange Uwamahoro | 21 | 170 | |
| Western Province | Balbine Mutoni | 20 | 173 |
| Jolly Mutesi | 19 | 175 | |
| Southern Province | Cynthia Umutoniwabo | 20 | 173 |
| Eduige Isimbi | 18 | 170 | |
| Doreen Karake Umuhoza | 22 | 172 | |
| Kigali | Vanessa Mpogazi | 21 | 182 |
| Jane Umutoni | 20 | 173 | |
| Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera | 20 | 177 | |
| Eastern Province | Ariane Uwimana | 20 | 175 |
| Marie d'Amour Rangira Uwase | 19 | 176 | |
| Delyla Akili | 20 | 174 |
Crossovers
editContestants who previously competed at other national beauty pageants:
- 2014 : Kigali: Vanessa Mpogazi
- 2015 : Kigali: Vanessa Mpogazi
- 2015 : Western Province: Balbine Umutoni (4th Runner-up)
- Miss Elegancy Rwanda
- 2016 : Southern Province: Doreen Karake Umuhoza (2nd Runner-up)
- 2016 : Eastern Province: Marie d'Amour Rangira Uwase (1st Runner-up)
- Miss High School
- 2014 : Western Province: Balbine Umutoni (Winner)
Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants:
- 2016: Western Province: Jolly Mutesi
- 2016: Kigali: Jane Mutoni (1st Runner-up)
- Miss Naiades
- 2016: Kigali: Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera (Winner)
References
edit- ^ Tashobya, Athan (February 28, 2016). "Jolly Mutesi is crowned Miss Rwanda 2016". The News Times..
- ^ Kantengwa, Sharon (December 20, 2016). "Miss Rwanda misses out on Global crown". The New Times Rwanda..
- ^ "Kwizera crowned Miss Naiades 2016". The New Times Rwanda. November 14, 2016..
- ^ "Mutoni Jane élue première dauphine dans la Miss Heritage Global Pageant". IGIHE (in French). February 17, 2017..