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9 entries
  • Kwa conseiller
    also: Kuri CSK
    Kabeza · Kicukiro · Person

    Former residence of Kabeza Conseiller

    Verified · 0
  • Ku Munyinya
    also: Ku munyinya
    Kabeza · Kicukiro · Tree

    Refers to the area around an old acacia tree (umunyinya).

    Verified · 22
  • Kwa Solina
    also: Solina
    Kimihurura · Gasabo · Landmark

    A well-known meeting point in Kimihurura, named after a small shop that has stood here for decades.

    Verified · 14
  • Kwa Rubangura
    also: Rubangura
    CBD · Nyarugenge · Building

    The Rubangura building — a downtown landmark used as a navigation reference for all of central Kigali.

    Verified · 31
  • Ku Giti cy'Inyoni
    also: Giti cy'Inyoni
    Nyarugenge Centre · Nyarugenge · Tree

    The "bird tree" — a tall jacaranda that draws hundreds of birds at dusk.

    Verified · 9
  • Kwa Nyirantarengwa
    also: Nyirantarengwa
    Gisozi · Gasabo · Person

    Named after a beloved neighbourhood elder who hosted weekly gatherings in her compound.

    Verified · 18
  • Ku Cyimo
    Gikondo · Kicukiro · Geographic feature

    A low-lying area (cyimo = pit/valley) that locals still navigate by, even after recent road works.

    Verified · 5
  • Kwa Mutwe
    Kicukiro Centre · Kicukiro · Transport hub

    A corner shop and informal stage where minibuses (twegerane) historically picked up passengers headed to town.

    Verified · 11
  • Mu Kabeza
    also: Kabeza
    Kabeza · Kicukiro · Neighborhood

    A residential pocket known by the hill's old colonial-era nickname.

    Verified · 7