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A collection of guides, links, and tools to help you on your journey in Rwanda and beyond.

Guides & Insights

An Expat's Guide to Living in Kigali, Rwanda

A quick guide and thoughts from an expat who has been living in Kigali.

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Understanding Kinyarwanda: A Beginner's Guide

Dive into the basics of the language, from greetings to common phrases.

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Reddit Rwanda Community for Additional Community Support

Join the Reddit Rwanda community to connect with locals and expats for advice and support.

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Essential Kinyarwanda Phrases

Greetings

  • Muraho

    Hello

  • Amakuru?

    How are you?

  • Ni meza

    I'm fine

  • Umunsi mwiza

    Have a good day

  • Bite

    Hi

Polite Phrases

  • Murakoze

    Thank you

  • Ubaha abakuru

    Respect elders

  • Mfasha

    Help me

  • Ndagira ngo...

    I would like...

  • Ndabasabye

    I beg you

Getting Around

  • Amerekezo

    Directions

  • Ndagiye

    I am going

  • Murakaza neza

    Welcome

  • Ndaje

    I'm coming

  • Ejo

    Tomorrow / Yesterday

Food & Drink

  • Ibiryo

    Food

  • Ndashaka kurya

    I want to eat

  • Icyayi

    Tea

  • Biraryoshye

    It is delicious

  • Muryoherwe

    Enjoy the food

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