Rwanda Historical Archive

Oral Histories

Recorded testimonies and personal experiences preserved in people's own words, capturing the human side of Rwanda's history.

Life in Nyanza Before Independence

Jean-Baptiste H.
Nyanza, Southern Province
Recorded 2019
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Teaching Through the Transition

Immaculée K.
Butare (Huye)
Recorded 2021
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Returning Home After Exile

Emmanuel R.
Kigali
Recorded 2020
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Rebuilding a Cooperative in Musanze

Agnès U.
Musanze, Northern Province
Recorded 2022
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Traditional Healing Practices

Théodore M.
Ruhengeri
Recorded 2018
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Community Development

Marie-Claire B.
Kibuye
Recorded 2020
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Education in the 1970s

Pierre C.
Gisenyi
Recorded 2019
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Agricultural Traditions

Consolee N.
Byumba
Recorded 2021
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About Our Oral History Archive

Personal stories and experiences recorded to preserve the human dimension of Rwanda's history for future generations.

Our oral history collection includes:

  • First-hand accounts of historical events
  • Cultural traditions and practices
  • Personal experiences of social change
  • Family histories and community memories
  • Professional experiences across different sectors
  • Regional perspectives from across Rwanda

All testimonies are recorded with informed consent, professionally transcribed, and available in their original language with translations where possible. Contributors may choose to remain anonymous or restrict access for sensitive content.