Yesterday, twenty Two baby gorillas were given names at the 2016 Kwita Izina. The 12th Kwita Izina was held at the Kinigi Grounds in Muzanze District (Ruhengeri). The 6 hour event attracted a good number of guests including conservationists, tourists, tourism officials and the local people living in the Northern province of Rwanda. The colourful
Mountain Gorilla Population Increases
Kigali — A census that was conducted in the Virunga Massif between March and April, this year has shown a 26.3 percent increase of the mountain gorillas over the last seven years, with a 3.7 percent annual growth rate. The census indicates a total of 480 mountain gorillas in 36 groups! Which is fantastic news!
2015 Gorilla Census Conducted in the Virunga Massif
There is a current study on the mountain gorillas ongoing within the Virunga ranges of Africa. This census is basically being conducted in the Volcanoes national park of Rwanda, Virunga of Democratic Republic of Congo together within the Mgahinga national parks of Uganda. The survey mainly focuses on the effectiveness and efficiency of all the
24 Young Gorillas Named at 2015 Kwita Izina
On Saturday 5th September, 2015 over 24 young gorillas born from June 2014 to September 2015 were named at the annual gorilla naming ceremony held in Musanze District at the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes in Northern Rwanda. This well attended annual event was the peak of the tourism week and was the 11th edition
Kwita Izina Boosts Rwanda Tourism
The annual gorilla naming ceremony that is to be held on 5th September 2015 has been reported to be be a big boost to rwanda’s tourism industry. Here is a reproduction of an interview between the New Times Rwanda reporter and Peninah Kamagaju one of the local guides in Rwanda. For the past nine years,
Rwanda Fits Kwita Izina in Northern Corridor Calendar
This year’s edition of the annual Mountain Gorilla-naming ceremony also known as Kwita Izina will be held on 5th September in Kinigi, at the foothills of the Volcanoes Mountains in Northern Rwanda. The Rwanda Development Board’s Chief Tourism Officer, Ambassador Yamina Karitanyi, announced that the theme for the ceremony is ‘Conserving now and for the
Mountain Gorillas enter the genomic age
First in-depth analysis reveals genetic impact of long-term population decline The first project to sequence whole genomes from mountain gorillas has given scientists and conservationists new insight into the impact of population decline on these critically endangered apes. While mountain gorillas are extensively inbred and at risk of extinction, research published today in Science finds
“Name a Gorilla” Campaign
“Name a Gorilla” Contest Rules and Regulations “Name a Gorilla” Contest Official Rules No Purchase or payment Necessary to Enter or Win. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR REGULATION. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. This Sweepstakes is
Thousands Gather to Celebrate 10th Kwita Izina
Rwandans today celebrated the birth of 18 baby gorillas at the 10th anniversary of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony. The event was held at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains in Kinigi, Northern Rwanda, and brought together more than 40,000 residents of Musanze District and visitors from all over the world. This year’s
Kwita Izina – 10 years of Gorilla Conservation in Rwanda
Kigali, 18 June 2014: Rwanda will celebrate the birth of 18 baby gorillas at the 10th anniversary of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony. The event will take place in Kinigi, Musanze on 1 July 2014. This was announced today by Ambassador Yamina Karitanyi, the Head of Tourism and Conservation at the Rwanda Development