Elsa Iradukunda

Elsa Iradukunda was born on March 25, 1998, into a family of 8 children. She completed her primary education at Centre Scolaire Utunyenyeri and her secondary education at King David Academy. She earned her bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Mount Kenya University. she won a crown of Miss Congeniality in Miss Rwanda 2017.

Quotes

 * I have been working on eloquence which will be the judge’s main focus. However, I’m also working on my modeling skills and talent. Fitness and beauty with a purpose is something they will look at too.
 * I have what it takes to win Miss World, says Iradukunda The New Times, (July 27, 2017)
 * If we are able to wear International brands like D&G, why can’t they also rock our local made in Rwanda products.
 * [VIDEO & PHOTOS: Miss Rwanda 2017: How it all unfolded ] The New Times, (February 27, 2017)
 * I have been marketing myself through social media platforms and working on improving my communication skills to compete with the rest of the contestants.
 * Off to China: Iradukunda ready for Miss World 2017 The New Times, (September 25, 2017)
 * I am very passionate about helping those in need, because I believe the world is a very big family and we need to help each other. That is why my beauty with a purpose is all about helping.
 * Iradukunda ready to grace Miss World stage The New Times, (October 16, 2017)
 * Believing )in myself was the first key to my success.
 * Iradukunda ready to grace Miss World stage The New Times, (October 16, 2017)
 * I think helping also connects us with each other and helps us build a better society for each and everyone. That is why I really believe in beauty with a purpose.
 * Miss World: Iradukunda in last minute appeal for votes The New Times ,(November 15, 2017)
 * It was my dream ever since I was a kid. My parents can testify to this. Who said dreams don’t come true?
 * VIDEO: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crown The New Times, (March 02, 2017)
 * I went to a boarding school and during school holidays, I would spend much of the time at home doing homework or watching beauty contests and talent shows. Those are my favourite TV shows.
 * VIDEO: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crown The New Times, (March 02, 2017)
 * It was a tough journey! The girls were really sharp. To be honest, all 15 girls deserved the crown but there is always that advantage that ticks in, even at the last minute that determines the winner. I wasn’t the most charming or the smartest of all but was simply lucky. God answered my prayers
 * VIDEO: Tracing Iradukunda's journey to the Miss Rwanda crown The New Times, (March 02, 2017)