Miss Rwanda 2016

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Miss Rwanda 2016
DateFebruary 27, 2016
EntertainmentCamp Kigali Grounds, Kigali
Entrants15
Winner Jolly Mutesi
Western Province
CongenialityAriane Uwimana
Eastern Province
PhotogenicPeace Ndaruhutse Kwizera
Kigali
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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.

Contents

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

Final ResultsContestant
Miss Rwanda 2016
1st Runner-up
  • Kigali - Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera
2nd Runner-up
3rd Runner-up
4th Runner-up

Special Awards

Contestants

Province representedNameAgeHeight (cm)
Northern Province Sheillah Mujyambere20175
Sharifa Umuhoza21174
Solange Uwamahoro21170
Western Province Balbine Mutoni20173
Jolly Mutesi 19175
Southern Province Cynthia Umutoniwabo20173
Eduige Isimbi18170
Doreen Karake Umuhoza22172
Kigali Vanessa Mpogazi21182
Jane Umutoni20173
Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera20177
Eastern Province Ariane Uwimana20175
Marie d'Amour Rangira Uwase19176
Delyla Akili20174

Crossovers

Contestants who previously competed at other national beauty pageants:

Miss Rwanda
Miss Elegancy Rwanda
Miss High School

Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants:

Miss World
Miss Heritage Global
Miss Naiades

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