Kigali Tours

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Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, has a rich history marked by its colonial past, the impact of the Rwandan genocide, and its transformation into a modern metropolis. Early History and Colonial Era Kigali was founded in 1907 by German colonial administrator Richard Kandt, who recognized its strategic location in the center of Rwanda. Before this, the area was significant in pre-colonial times, serving as a site for rituals and trade among local kings and communities. The Germans established Kigali as an administrative outpost, and it began to develop as a trade center during their rule, which lasted until World War I. Wikipedia +1 After the war, Rwanda came under Belgian control, and Kigali remained the administrative center, although the capital was initially located in Bujumbura, Burundi. The city grew slowly during this period, with a population of about 6,000 at the time of Rwanda's independence in *1962

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