About 500 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda gathered at Utalii Sports Club in Nairobi for the second Rwanda Cultural Gala and Exhibition, an event celebrating the country's culture, community and entrepreneurship.
The event featured football, volleyball and igisoro, a traditional board game, followed by an evening of cultural celebrations during which the best-performing teams in each category received awards.
Rwandan entrepreneurs also used the occasion to showcase their products and services, providing an opportunity to promote their businesses and engage with the community.
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Speaking during the event, Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo, thanked the diaspora committee for organising the gathering.
He encouraged members of the Rwandan community to uphold their national values and preserve the country's rich cultural heritage.
Dr Innocent Butare, chairperson of the leadership committee of the Rwandan Community in Kenya, echoed the message, emphasising the importance of protecting and promoting Rwanda's positive image.
The gala featured performances of Rwandan traditional dances, songs and drumming, adding to the cultural celebrations.
The combination of sports, business exhibitions and traditional performances brought together members of the Rwandan diaspora and friends of Rwanda in an event centred on cultural preservation and community engagement.
The gathering also provided a platform for Rwandan entrepreneurs to introduce their products and services to attendees, while strengthening connections within the community in Kenya.
