Miss Rwanda 2016
| 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 |
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.
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 |
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| Miss Rwanda 2016 |
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| 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[edit]
Contestants 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..