Sixth edition of the Miss Rwandan pageant
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
| Final Results |
Contestant
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| Miss Rwanda 2016
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| 1st Runner-up
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- Kigali - Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera
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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
Contestants
| Province represented
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Name
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Age
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Height (cm)
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| Northern Province |
Sheillah Mujyambere |
20 |
175
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| Sharifa Umuhoza |
21 |
174
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| Solange Uwamahoro |
21 |
170
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| Western Province |
Balbine Mutoni |
20 |
173
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| Jolly Mutesi |
19 |
175
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| Southern Province |
Cynthia Umutoniwabo |
20 |
173
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| Eduige Isimbi |
18 |
170
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| Doreen Karake Umuhoza |
22 |
172
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| Kigali |
Vanessa Mpogazi |
21 |
182
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| Jane Umutoni |
20 |
173
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| Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera |
20 |
177
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| Eastern Province |
Ariane Uwimana |
20 |
175
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| Marie d'Amour Rangira Uwase |
19 |
176
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| Delyla Akili |
20 |
174
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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
- 2016: Kigali: Jane Mutoni (1st Runner-up)
- Miss Naiades
- 2016: Kigali: Peace Ndaruhutse Kwizera (Winner)
References
External links