Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare
The Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare (GSOB) Indatwa n’inkesha, also known as the Indatwa n'Inkesha School and originally the Groupe Scolaire d'Astrida, is a secondary school in Huye district, Butare, Rwanda. It was established in 1929 by the Brothers of Charity to educate Rwandans to assist the Belgian colonial administration. It is one of the oldest secondary schools in Rwanda.[1]
In 2004 President of Rwanda Paul Kagame visited the school to celebrate its 75th anniversary and thank the Brothers of Charity.[2] In 2012 the school celebrated its 83rd anniversary.[1]
Notable students
- King Kigeli V Ndahindurwa of Rwanda[1]
- Louis Rwagasore, Prince of Burundi[1]
- Melchior Ndadaye
- Joseph Cimpaye, Burundian politician and writer
- Pascal Bubiriza, Burundian ambassador
References
- Bucyensenge, Jean Pierre (JP). "GSO-Butare marks 83rd anniversary." New Times. (Archive) 25 September 2012. Retrieved on 6 March 2013.
- Semanyenzi, Didier. "Le Président Kagame présente sa reconnaissance aux Frères de la Charité." ORINFOR. 26 October 2004. Retrieved on 6 March 2013.
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