Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Africa Haguruka

What is Africa Haguruka?
Africa Arise and Shine Initiative, known, as Africa Haguruka is an International Christian gathering, launched in August 2000 in Kigali, Rwanda with the aim of awakening Africans on the continent and the diaspora to raise, to live Christ-Centered lives and play their pivotal roles in the spiritual, social and economic transformation of this beautiful continent of Africa."

Africa Haguruka is an occasion to discuss kingdom insights and revelations pertaining to the continent of Africa with the view to make Jesus Christ known and ruler over all spheres of influence on that beautiful continent.
How can I access this year's program/agenda
To access this year's program/agenda visit afrikahaguruka/agenda 

The participants of the Africa Haguruka
The Africa Haguruka conference is held annually in Kigali and attracts delegates from different African countries and several friends of Africa from the rest of the globe. The conference is also broadcasted online and in several other countries on television. 

What makes this year’s Africa Haguruka conference significant?
This year’s conference is especially significant as it coincides with the silver jubilee of Zion Temple Celebration Center. Speakers and participants will explore various contextualized topics across the six spheres of influence: Education, Business, Family, Religion, Media, and Sports & Entertainment. Additionally, there will be special sessions for youth, women, and men under the themes “Youth Arise,” “Women Arise,” and “Men Arise.”
Who organizes Africa Haguruka?
The Africa Haguruka conference was initiated by the Authentic Word Ministry/ Zion Temple Celebration Centre under the leadership of Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza. Africa Haguruka was part of the mandate given by the Lord after the national repentance activities carried out by the Church of Rwanda in aftermath of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. According to God's vision, Rwanda would become an incubator to rebirth a new and transformed Africa. 
What partnerships have been formed to enhance the 25th Africa Haguruka conference?
We are proud to announce partnerships with City Light Foursquare Gospel Church, EAR Anglican Church Remera, Calvary Wide Fellowship, and ULK to host different sphere summits. This collaboration enhances the reach and impact of the conference, providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives.
How can I attend/follow Africa Haguruka 2024?
Africa Haguruka 25th Edition will take place in person, where summits will be taking place at Zion Temple Celebration center HQ and other spheres on the respective mountains,  and Revival service will be at Mount Hermon.

Africa Haguruka conference will be live broadcasted on different Radio stations of Rwanda that include:
  • Radio O 92.8 fm 
  • Radio Huguka
  • Radio Izuba
  • Radio Ishingiro
  • Radio Isangano
  • Country FM Radio
  • Radio Isibo 
The conference will also online on Youtube and Facebook and aired on TVO, (Available on StarTimes channel 111, and Canal + channel 384)and Radio O,In additoon the conference will be broadcatsed live on  TV Isibo
Also, people worldwide will have access to follow the live sessions on different social media platforms.

Please join the conversation by using the hashtags: #AH2024 #ZTCC25 #SilverJubilee 

Where will the different summit sessions take place, and what unique experiences can attendees expect?
The summit sessions will take place at various esteemed locations, each offering a unique atmosphere and experience:

  • Education Summit at ULK
  • Business Summit at City Light Foursquare Gospel Church
  • Family Summit at EAR Anglican Church Remera
  • Religion Summit at Zion Temple Celebration Center HQ
  • Intercession Sessions at Calvary Wide Fellowship Ministries
  • Media Summit at Zion Temple Celebration Center HQ (August 8th)
  • Sports & Entertainment Summit at Zion Temple Celebration Center HQ (August 9th)
Attendees can look forward to insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and enriching activities tailored to each sphere of influence. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with diverse voices and perspectives!

The themes for all Africa Arise conferences

since 2000

2000         1st

Africa Arise – (Africa Haguruka)

2001         2nd

Africa Arise and Shine – (Africa haguruka urabagirane)

2002         3rd

National Reconciliation –Key to Healing and Development in our Nation  - (Ubumwe n’ubwiyunge: Urufunguzo rw’iterambere mu gihugu).

2003         4th

Africa Step into your Destiny (Africa singira icyerekezo cyawe)

2004         5th

God’s Vision is our Destiny (Intumbero y’Imana niho natwe tugana)

2005         6th

Africa, Build the waste places (Afurika wubake ahasenyutse)

2006         7th

Enlarge the space of your tent (Agura ihema ryawe)

2007         8th

Africa, Rebuild the tent of David (Afrika, sana ihema rya Dawidi)

2008         9th

Thy Kingdom come (Ubwami bwawe buze)

2009         10th

Prepare the way for the King (Tegurira Umwami inzira)

2010         11th

The Manifestation of the Sons of God (Kugaragazwa kw’abana b’Imana)

2011         12th

Invading the Nations with Kingdom Culture (Gushyira umuco w’ubwami mu bihugu byacu)

2012         13th

Africa Arise and Shine in your season of Jubilee (Afrika haguruka urabagirane mu gihe cya Yubile yawe)

2013         14th

Africa Arise for possessing your Gates (Haguruka urabagirane, utegeke amarembo yawe)

2014          15th

Rebirth of a Nation (kuvuka kw’ishyanga)

2015          16th

Go in the mighty of yours (Genda nk’uko imbaraga zawe zingana)

2016          17th

“Imana nyir’ijuru ni yo izatubashisha. Ni cyo kizatuma twebwe abagaragu bayo duhaguruka tukubaka,

2017          18th

Byuka (Afurika Byuka), ni iki gitumye ugwa wubamye?”

2018          19th

Africa Haguruka urinde amarembo yawe

2019          20th

Bring forth the true Worshippers

2020         21st

Africa be led by God

2021         22nd

Africa, Embrace the Wind of Change

2022         23rd

Africa, Stretch your hands to God

2023         24th

Africa, Who is your Mentor?

2024         25th (Silver Jubilee)

Africa, Rise and Build