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Join over 15 million speakers across Rwanda, DR Congo, Uganda, and the diaspora. NKENNE makes it easy—learn anytime, anywhere, with tools designed to get you speaking fast.

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KINYARWANDA: URURIMI RWACU, ISHEMA RYACU!

Kinyarwanda isn’t just the national language of Rwanda—it’s a symbol of unity, resilience, and national identity. From storytelling to greetings that reflect deep respect, the language is central to Rwandan culture and tradition. With NKENNE, you can connect with the heart of Rwanda—wherever you are in the world.

Our Language, Our Pride!

Spoken by 40+ million people across Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea & the diaspora

Written in Latin script (originally Nsibidi)

Rooted in deep proverbs, music, and community

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Podcast & Blog: Dive into Kinyarwanda culture

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HEAR IT FROM THE TRIIBE!

“Simple and powerful.”

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“Best app to learn Rwandan culture too.”

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“Kinyarwanda made easy.”

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“Clear structure and engaging content.”

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“I love the cultural depth.”

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The people have spoken. Now it’s your turn,

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Don’t just study it—use it. NKENNE helps you speak Kinyarwanda the real way.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Not with NKENNE. Our tools break it down with clear audio, structured lessons, and practice exercises.

  • Nope. NKENNE works for everyone—from total beginners to fluent speakers looking to sharpen their skills.

  • Absolutely! NKENNE is great for the diaspora and language enthusiasts worldwide.

  • Kinyarwanda is written using the Latin script, which makes it accessible and beginner-friendly.

  • Yes—use the TRiiBE Community and LiiVE tutoring to connect and converse with native speakers.

  • Yes—plus, you get a 7-day free trial.

    When you upgrade to premium, NKENNE gives you a 7-day free trial to explore the full Kinyarwanda library, access our support team, and chat with tutors. No commitment required—cancel anytime.

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