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English: A visit to Ikirenga Cultural Centre is an enriching journey into Rwanda’s history and cultural heritage.

Located in Rusiga Sector, Rulindo District, along the Kigali-Musanze highway, the place is better known as Ku Kirenge cya Ruganzu – literally translated as At Ruganzu’s Footprint.


It’s located 25 kilometres from Kigali.

The first was the king’s house which was large with many rooms, and constructed in expensive materials. The house had amashyoro (two sticks that stuck out like antennas) above the front door.


Ikirenga Cultural Centre is built on a historical site that shows some of the exploits of King Ruganzu II Ndoli, one of Rwanda’s most famous kings who reigned in the 16th century.


Ruganzu, according to history went into exile at the time Rwanda was under the domination of Bunyoro Kingdom (now in Uganda), before returning and liberating Rwanda and expanding it thereafter.

Ruganzu is believed to have had supernatural powers which consolidated his influence locally and beyond.

According to one account, his footsteps and his dog’s paws are still visible on rocks across Rwanda to date.

Ku Kirenge is one place among many where Ruganzu is said to have left his traces. The place, like others elsewhere in the country with his footprints, has become an attraction of sorts.
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