Bahá'í Faith in Rwanda East Africa was established in 1956, with its seat in Kampala, and embraced Uganda, Tanganyika, Kenya, Belgian Congo, Ruanda-Urundi, and other areas. Hand of the Cause Enoch Olinga represented the Universal House of Justice for the 1969 election of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Burundi and Rwanda with its seat in Bujumbura. With the independence of Burundi and Rwanda, the National Assembly was reformed in 1972 for each country. Hand of the Cause Rúhíyyih Khanum visited Rwanda in 1972 and 1973 about when the community was officially recognized by the national government. Bahá'ís, perhaps in the thousands,
Tourism in Rwanda specialises in teaching others about the landscape and wildlife of Rwanda. Expeditions visit volcanoes, waterfalls and rainforests that are home to many different African animals. Rwanda is home to a huge diverse population of animals including mountain gorillas and the world's largest natural park for hippos - some 20,000 are believed to be there. Although Rwanda is still a developing country, it has quite hotels and its new international interest in tourism is helping economic growth. Plastic bags are banned in Rwanda, and tourists are instructed not to bring them to the country. Tourism in Rwanda Tourism in Rwanda is