The story of Rutinywa Rugeyo, a lifetime guardian of Rwanda’s Inyambo legacy

One of the notable figures in preserving Inyambo is Maître Rutinywa Rugeyo, 67, whose unwavering dedication to safeguarding their legacy is nothing short of inspiring. In addition to the sanctuary he built for the cows in Mulindi, Gicumbi, he is also a published author of Rwanda: Pastoral Evolution and the Place of Inyambo, a book that tells the true story of these beauties. In this Q&A, The New Times’ Glory Iribagiza speaks with him about the history of Inyambo in pre- and post-colonial Rwanda, and why they still need to be preserved. #culture #history #Rwanda #gakondo