An ethical restaurant to up the standard American Alison Ruxin along with Kigali’s top architect and restaurateurs from New York has opened what is without a doubt Kigali’s most impressive restaurant.

Alissa and Josh Ruxin, American public health professionals, moved to Rwanda on their honeymoon in 2006 and never left. Inspired by her volunteer work mentoring young adults, Alissa decided to build a ...

Josh and Alissa Ruxin moved to Africa with humanitarian giving and adventure on their minds. Even during the coronavirus crisis, they run a business that employs dozens of locals Share KIGALI, Rwanda ...

Editor, I arrived in Kigali two weeks ago. it was really lovely to meet such friendly people. The city’s cleanliness is great compared to where I come from.

Just downhill from President Paul Kagame’s residence in leafy Kiyovu, an earnest assortment of regulars and visitors has gathered at Heaven to discuss the day’s news over passion fruit cocktails, cold ...

Josh Ruxin and his wife, Alissa, are the founders of Heaven restaurant in Kigali, Rwanda. Here, they are pictured with staff members -- many of them whon survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

When Alissa Ruxin moved to Rwanda in 2005 with her new husband Josh, the nation’s wounds from its horrific 1994 genocide were still palpable. The couple, both public health professionals, settled in ...

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For delegates attending the Africa CEO Forum who have extra days in Kigali, there are many opportunities to explore the city. They can visit sites to learn about Rwanda’s history, enjoy leisure ...