Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Johnston Busingye, has praised the country’s beauty and visible development after touring several regions, describing Rwanda as both “beautiful and impressive.”
Ambassador Busingye visited Huye, Nyanza, Bugesera, Rusizi, Rulindo, Karongi, Rubavu, Nyirangarama, and parts of Musanze, accompanied by friends including Rwanda’s Ambassador to France, François Nkulikiyimfura, journalist and Taarifa Rwanda Managing Editor Magnus Mazimpaka, and their driver, Gilbert Shyaka.
Sharing his impressions, Busingye said the journey offered a clear picture of Rwanda’s transformation across both urban and rural areas, highlighting improved infrastructure, economic activity, and quality of life.
Bugesera’s visible transformation
The ambassador singled out Bugesera District as one of the most striking examples of development. Once known for prolonged droughts, limited infrastructure, and slow economic growth, Bugesera has undergone major change.
“Much of Bugesera has transformed significantly,” Busingye said, pointing to new roads, housing developments, commercial activity, industrial investments, agriculture, and expanded access to education. He also highlighted the modern road linking Nyanza to the Nemba border with Burundi, as well as the well-known Rwabusoro Bridge.
The delegation also passed through scenic rural landscapes before joining the Kigali–Huye highway, where they visited Stafford Coffee in Nyanza, which Busingye praised for its service and locally produced coffee.
Growing tourism appeal
The ambassador’s remarks echo the experiences of many visitors to Rwanda, who continue to commend the country for its natural beauty, hospitality, and safety.
Recently, international social media personality IShowSpeed also expressed admiration for Rwanda following visits to Volcanoes National Park and Kigali City, where he was warmly received by residents.
Rwanda’s tourism profile has also gained international recognition. In 2024, Forbes magazine ranked Rwanda among the 24 top travel destinations worldwide, citing its diverse landscapes, conservation success, and high-end hospitality offerings.
The country’s unique terrain of volcanoes, forests, and valleys, combined with luxury eco-tourism facilities such as One&Only Gorilla’s Nest in Kinigi, Musanze District, helped Rwanda secure a place on the list.
Notably, Rwanda was the only African country featured, reinforcing its growing reputation as a leading global tourism destination.
