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 Tourism in Rwanda Tourism in Rwanda is rapidly increasing. In 2010, 666,000 tourists visited the country. This resulted in tourism revenues of $200 million, an increase of 14% over 2009.. To further place Rwanda on the world map as a first class tourism destination, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) signed a three year partnership deal with London-based soccer team, Arsenal Football Club to help build the country's tourism industry. Rwanda is located in Central Africa (but most residents live on the side of East Africa) and has much history and natural beauty. Tour groups are led by an experienced guide who