Miss Rwanda 2012

Miss Rwanda 2012, the third edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on September 1, 2012 at Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali.

The winner, Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga succeeded Grace Bahati, Miss Rwanda 2009. Grace Bahati was not invited to officially hand over his crown to his successor because she gave birth to a son out of wedlock. It's a taboo is very present in Rwandan culture.

Special Awards

 * Miss Congeniality - Ange Uwamahoro (Northern Province)
 * Miss Photogenic - Fidelis Tega Karangwa (Eastern Province)
 * Miss Popular - Liliane Mubera Umutesi (Eastern Province)
 * Miss Innovation - Joe Christa Giraso (Kigali)

Contestant notes

 * Carmen Akineza, had finished 1st runner-up of Miss Rwanda 2014.

Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants:


 * Miss FESPAM
 * 2013: Southern Province: Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga (Winner)


 * Miss Supranational
 * 2013: Southern Province: Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga


 * Miss Fashion Beauty Universal
 * 2014: Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro (3rd Runner-up)