Top 5 Kigeli V of Rwanda Quotes

Rwandan king (1936–2016)

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Kigeli V of Rwanda (born June 29, 1936)) was the last ruling King (Mwami) of Rwanda from 25 July 1959 until 28 January 1961.

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Native Name: Kigeli V Ndahindurwa

Alternative Names: Jean-Baptiste Ndahindurwa

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I’m for everyone. I want every one to be a child of God. I want both sides to have peace.

To really die for your country you become a hero. He was most impressed by the King dream for peace and human rights and that is my dream for Rwanda.

A king is like a father to the nation... All the tribes are like his children.

My people did not choose to end the monarchy in Rwanda, that was imposed on them by the (Belgians).

The genocide is a result of a loss of respect and culture. The young people do not respect or listen to their elders - If I am allowed to return, I will encourage intermarriage among the groups so that we can become one people again.