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CEO RwandAir @flyrwandair - “Fly the Dream of Africa”

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@YvonneMakolo
Yvonne Manzi Makolo
5 years
WB502 has just landed in #TelAviv . Great welcome! @FlyRwandAir
@jrutabana
Joseph Rutabana
5 years
Water salute...👏🏽
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@YvonneMakolo
Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
Thanks Captain Kojo and Senior First Officer @Mbabazee and the rest of the @FlyRwandAir crew for a very smooth maiden flight to London.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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Thank you @GiantsOfAfrica for the invigorating basketball clinic with @flyrwandair team. Excited to partner in the #GOAFestival
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This is beautiful! We'd love to get them for our offices. We'll be in touch.
@KigaliDeafArt
KIGALI DEAF ART GALLERY 🎨
3 years
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"Rwanda is amongst the first countries in the world to have fully complied with ICAO’s biosecurity recommendations." @RwandaCAA @FlyRwandAir @RwandaInfra
@IATA
IATA
4 years
New data shows #COVID19 impact on #African #aviation & economies is worsening. Thousands of jobs & billions in GDP is at risk. Restarting aviation is critical to economic recovery. Implementation of @icao restart measures is key.
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1 year
What a great partnership with @theBAL Good luck to the teams playing in today’s #TheBAL final. Twagiye!
@FlyRwandAir
RwandAir
1 year
A very special delivery coming through! Witness the epic journey of the Basketball Africa League trophy as it soars through the skies onboard our aircraft, making its way to the @bkarenarw ahead of today’s #TheBAL season 3 finals. #FlyTheDreamOfAfrica #BALonBoard
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4 years
We look forward to welcoming you on board @FlyRwandAir #VisitRwanda
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@YvonneMakolo
Yvonne Manzi Makolo
1 year
Our future Aviators 👩🏾‍✈️✈️
@RwandaAirports
Rwanda Airports (RAC)
1 year
SPECIAL GUESTS 😍 Today we received at Kigali International Airport schoolchildren from @GHA_rwanda Nursery Section for a guided tour around the airport. They also had the opportunity to board a parked passenger aircraft. Such visits inspire children to become future aviators.
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@YvonneMakolo
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2 years
Congratulations @RwandaAirports
@ACIWorld
ACI World
2 years
Congrats to Macau Airport, @ParisAeroport , Sarasota Bradenton Airport, @NadiAirport , @AngkasaPura_2 , @VINCIAirports , Airports of Vietnam, @RwandaAirports , @izmirairport on becoming re-accredited through the ACI AHA programme: #AHAaccredited
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
2 years
It was a pleasure meeting with you. Looking forward to working together on key issues impacting aviation in Africa.
@Transport_EU
EU Transport
2 years
Absolutely delighted to meet again @FlyRwandAir CEO @YvonneMakolo . She has made RwandAir a success, is a role model for many and will inspire young women around the world to join aviation Industry. Happy to work together on many issues! – DG Hololei at #IATAAGM @IATA
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7 years
WB 700 landed at Gatwick to a very warm reception. @FlyRwandAir
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1 year
Always a pleasure meeting with you @AmbRonAdam
@AmbRonAdam
Dr. Ron Adam
1 year
This morning I had a great meeting with @FlyRwandAir CEO, @YvonneMakolo . We discussed tourism, aviation and the potential of future flights to Israel. 🇮🇱 🇷🇼
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
4 years
IAG CEO Wille Walsh - “The transformation of the aviation industry in Africa in the next 10 years will be one to watch. This is evident in the investment @qatarairways is making in Rwanda”.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
80% of traffic in Africa is carried by non-African Airlines. African airlines carry less than 3% of global traffic. Day 1 #AFRAA49AGA
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Rwanda may be small, but don’t let its humble borders fool you. The small-but-mighty country is brimming with lush nature preserves, staggering volcanic peaks, and expansive rainforests that are home to a diverse collection of wildlife #VisitRwanda
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
2 years
It was wonderful seeing you again after such a long time @ms_koki . You’re a great role model for women in aviation. #AVAF22
@ms_koki
Capt. Irene Koki Mutungi
2 years
Known Rwanda Air CEO @YvonneMakolo over 25 years 😊. Her smile still lights up the room. Playing our role in Influencing the Aviation African Narrative. #Industryleader #Girlsfly #AviationAfrica2022
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
4 years
Congratulations champions! What a great end of year gift for Rwanda 🇷🇼. Onwards and upwards #TuriPatriots 🏀
@PatriotsBBC
Patriots BBC
4 years
Thank you for travelling the #RoadToBAL2020 with us. We extend heartfelt thanks & appreciations to everyone of you our beloved fans, our esteemed partners and sponsors. We could not have made it without you. Thank you #Rwanda for standing with us. Love from the management.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
5 years
A lot of excitement for the inaugural flight to #TelAviv . The route will be served 3 times a week @FlyRwandAir
@FlyRwandAir
RwandAir
5 years
We reserved special gifts for lucky passengers traveling with us on the inaugural flight to #TelAviv . Selection was done randomly by fellow passengers. #FlyTheDreamOfAfrica #MaidenFlight #Israel #Rwanda
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Congratulations Ineza and Ariane! Aviation is an excellent career choice! #FlyTheDream via @NewTimesRwanda
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@RDBrwanda
Rwanda Development Board
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Watch: @CNN ’s video on Rwanda’s evolution as a hub for business, tourism. #VisitRwanda
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RwandAir’s planned flights to China will spur trade and tourism - business leaders @flyrwandair via @NewTimesRwanda
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RwandAir to open more routes in West Africa next month via @NewTimesRwanda @FlyRwandAir
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
24 destinations - 20 in Africa.
@RDBrwanda
Rwanda Development Board
7 years
@FlyRwandAir is a key enabler in attracting invesments to #Rwanda , currently flying to 20 destinations with 12 aircrafts @YvonneMakolo
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@PMuzogeye
Plaisir MUZOGEYE
3 years
PHOTOS : Alan Boileau wins Stage 3 of #TourduRwanda21 , Huye - Gicumbi. 4 May 2021
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It was a pleasure sharing the stage with you and learning about the amazing work @AWF_Official is doing in Rwanda and the continent.
@AWFCEO
Kaddu Sebunya
2 years
Happy to hear about the great strides @FlyRwandAir under the leadership of @YvonneMakolo have made in ensuring customers are safe.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
Getting ready to board WB701 from London back to #Kigali @FlyRwandAir @Gatwick_Airport
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6 years
The agreement also confers rights for the airlines of both countries to transport passengers and cargo.
@RwandaInfra
Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda
6 years
In respect of its international air services, the Bilateral Air Service Agreement signed between #Rwanda and #Italy grants to both parties the rights (a) to fly across its territory without landing, as well as (b) to make stops for non-traffic purposes. @visitrwanda_now
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. @MosesTurahirwa - I accept to #ConnectRwanda ! We, the staff of @FlyRwandAir pledge 100 #MaraPhones to deserving households. I challenge @DanielSambai GM of @KigaliSerena and @DenisDernault GM of @RadissonKigali
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
4 years
Congratulations #TuriPatriots
@PatriotsBBC
Patriots BBC
4 years
Make it 4 Ws in FOUR. Our unbeaten run continues.... Today's WIN is dedicated to you all. We did this for our beautiful nation Rwanda.
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3 years
It was a pleasure to meet with you @chantalkagame . We are excited that our customers can pay for their tickets conveniently with Mobile Money. #FlySafeWithUs @FlyRwandAir
@MTNRwanda
MTN Rwanda
3 years
Earlier this afternoon @chantalkagame CEO of Mobile Money Limited paid a courtesy visit to @YvonneMakolo CEO of @FlyRwandAir in light of the partnership where you can now pay for your flight tickets using MoMoPay. #ConvinientTingsHappen #BrightherLives
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Great news indeed @JoLomasFCDO . @FlyRwandAir is excited to fly our passengers to the UK via @HeathrowAirport
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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@davidpilling
david pilling
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As Europe locks down, Africa is cautiously opening up to tourism
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
Excitement over direct UK-Rwanda air flight @FlyRwandAir
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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@ESPNAfrica
ESPN Africa
3 years
The @theBAL gets underway from the Kigali Arena in Rwanda from 16th May and ESPN Africa brings you every match from the tournament live! 🏀 #ESPN | #TheBAL | #ESPNAfrica
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Thank you for inviting me @HortenseMudenge . I had a wonderful time and was truly inspired by all the amazing young ladies.
@Kigali_IFC
Kigali International Financial Centre
1 year
Yesterday the ladies @Kigali_IFC spent an inspiring and engaging evening with @YvonneMakolo the CEO @FlyRwandAir . She shared her experience as a female leader and career tips for success! @anita_mutesi was nominated Chair and @gwladys_watrin Vice-Chair of our women's club👏🏾
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
3 years
It was a pleasure to visit the @BellaFlowersRw farm and witness the impressive growth of the company. Looking forward to an even stronger partnership.
@BellaFlowersRw
Bella Flowers
3 years
EARLIER TODAY: @FlyRwandAir CEO @YvonneMakolo paid a courtesy visit to Bella flowers farm, CEO #BellaFlowers @nyirigiraemmy2 & @YvonneMakolo discussed, among other things, strengthening the Rwandair-BellaFlowers partnership for purposes of accelerating cut-rose Exports.🌹✈️🌎
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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Bravo! #TuriPatriots 🏀
@PatriotsBBC
Patriots BBC
3 years
BELIEVE IN US!! TO THE SEMIS 🔥 #TuriPatriots
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@theBAL
Basketball Africa League
3 years
🇷🇼 @PatriotsBBC take to the court for their first practice game! They take on River Hoopers in the opening game on Sunday at 2pm GMT🏀
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3 years
We fly to Lusaka 3 times a week. You can check our website for the schedule -
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
6 years
From saving lives to monitoring crops and fighting poaching, Rwanda is leading the way in drone technology in Africa. #Forbes #HeroesInTheSky
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
@mwasa @FlyRwandAir @umuclarisse This is the launch of the Cotonou Hub not the route, which already exists. Central and West African routes will be served from the hub.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
3 years
Happy to have you on board High Commissioner. Enjoy your flight. #FlyTheDreamOfAfrica
@omardaair
Omar Daair
3 years
It's my first flight on @FlyRwandAir . I am looking forward to meeting the team that just won "Best Airline Staff in Africa"! ✈ See you again on Sunday #Rwanda 🇷🇼
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5 years
Interesting discussion on effectively implementing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) #ASC2019 @AfricanAirlines
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7 years
RwandAir’s flights to London unlock new opportunities via @NewTimesRwanda
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7 years
Twenty three years of transforming Rwanda’s aviation industry
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
3 years
#TuriPatriots Let's Go! 🏀
@theBAL
Basketball Africa League
3 years
🚨 @PatriotsBBC ARE READY 🇷🇼 They take on the Rivers Hoopers at 2pm GMT #theBAL
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7 years
Mokash has officially been launched in Rwanda. Start saving and accessing loans @MTNRwanda @CBA_Group_ #MokashRwanda
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@MoravRaphael @FlyRwandAir It was a pleasure meeting you too Ambassador @MoravRaphael and we look forward to the launch of the Tel Aviv route.
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@Forbes
Forbes
5 years
How do you decide where to travel to next? These are some of the coolest places to visit in 2019:
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@FlyRwandAir
RwandAir
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#Karongi is the perfect place to find some peace and tranquillity!! Visit Rwanda & explore the treasures of this beautiful place. 📸 by IG user: agasaro_k #FlyTheDreamOfAfrica #FlySafeWithUs
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@Eng_Patricie
Patricie Uwase
2 years
Challenge accepted & honored✅. Christmas is about giving. Ducanire abanyarwanda. Birashoboka dufatanyije. #CanaChallenge @KabashaKhalid @musajeanclaude @mutonijdamour @Vuga_Jackson @cakamanzi @LinaShyaka @Peshmutesi @YolandeMakolo @YvonneMakolo will U join the challenge?
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
@emanzi30 @Rwandair @FlyRwandAir will start picking passengers from Brussels starting tomorrow - 11th August.
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7 years
Rwanda and Benin to set up joint venture airline via @NewTimesRwanda
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5 years
@FlyRwandAir starting to fly to Cape Town last year played a big role in the growth in arrivals from Zimbabwe and Rwanda
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
2 years
Looking forward to the session @AfricanAirlines
@AfricanAirlines
AFRAA
2 years
This November #SkyConnectDialogues will host Mrs. @YvonneMakolo , CEO @FlyRwandAir , and 1st Vice Chairperson of the AFRAA Executive Committee. JOIN US 📅16 Nov at 1400hrs EAT, as she shares her views on different #aviation industry topics. 📍Register➡️
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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“Heathcote points to #Rwanda , where private investment represents two thirds of infrastructure spending, as an example of how it can be done right.”
@ReutersAfrica
Reuters Africa
6 years
Ten African nations face $1 trillion infrastructure funding gap
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IATA vice president urges countries to open their airspace via @NewTimesRwanda
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
Kidz Mania - Great space for kids to discover and play @KigaliHeights
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African airlines wait for open skies via @NewTimesRwanda
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AfDB moves to support Africa’s aviation sector via @NewTimesRwanda
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Rwandair pops champagne for Bebe Cool on his 40th birthday @FlyRwandAir
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
8 years
Amazing view of the city from the rooftop bar/restaurant of Zinc Hotel Kigali. Check them out on FB - TheZincKigali
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@hallaboutafrica
James Hall
5 years
Okay, so I asked my fellow Africans in which African country they'd like to live other than their own. 1500+ responses and the Number 1 pick is . . . Rwanda! Mauritius & Ethiopia were also popular. EVERY country but Mauritania had people choosing it. Thanks everyone, informative!
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@FlyRwandAir London route will boost UK-Africa trade via @NewTimesRwanda
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8 years
Got my ticket for the show...can't wait! @CollectiveRw @InzukiDesigns #MadeInRwanda
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@Fionambabazi1 Thank you Fiona!
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@Fionambabazi1 Thank you Fiona!
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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Full Marathon 42kms winners #kigalipeacemarathon15 . The second place is Rwandan - Jean Baptiste. Congratulations! http://t.co/QuxCTv0X8s
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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Capetown is still in our plans.
@safarimacumu56
Safari Macumu
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@YvonneMakolo Hey Yvonne !! #CAPETOWN ,we still waiting since 2013,please remember this city,tourism is booming hire,we love #Rwandair
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Repatriation of funds - a major challenge facing African Airlines #AFRAA49AGA
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
8 years
The Kenyans take 1, 2 and 3 for the female category too. Congratulations. #KigaliMarathon2016
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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@MLouisaE @AthanTashobya @NewTimesRwanda @Radiohost_Rwa As earlier tweeted by @RwandaAirports there was an emergency drill exercise at the airport.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
7 years
It's happening now... #MokashRwanda
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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Outais Stromae outais? Eagerly awaiting #stromaekigali http://t.co/rdZ3NMxDYu
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@KayihuraManzi
Manzi Kayihura
5 years
Luxury eco-lodges like Bisate Lodge and the brand-spanking new One&Only Nyungwe House are proof that Rwanda is actively tapping into the high-net-worth traveller market, and it’s working a charm for the country’s tourism sector. #visitRwanda
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
9 years
Congratulations to the entire @MTNRwanda team for the best overall exhibitor award at this year's International Expo. http://t.co/jceHU0mMzb
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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@TheAfricaList @FlyRwandAir @CDCgroup @EDFInetwork @csmduggan @alubusiness @mau2811 It was a pleasure interacting with the team. Thanks for having me.
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Full sweep by the Kenyans for the men full marathon #KigaliMarathon2016
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#AmavubiOye Let's do this boys. We're all behind you.
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo
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@JohnLStrickland @FlyRwandAir @WTM_London Hi John, was very much looking forward to this, sorry I couldn’t make it. The future of aviation in Africa is bright, so many opportunities!
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