{"id":2000108624,"date":"2026-04-13T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/?p=2000108624"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:08:03","slug":"patrick-nkulikiyimfura-managing-director-of-akagera-aviation-passes-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/patrick-nkulikiyimfura-managing-director-of-akagera-aviation-passes-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Nkulikiyimfura, Managing Director of Akagera Aviation passes on\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The sad news was confirmed by his family noting that the mourning is taking place in Kabuga.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nkulikiyimfura had served for many years as the head of Akagera Aviation. Prior to that, he worked at RwandAir, where he held the position of Head of Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, Akagera Aviation described him as a visionary and leader who contributed significantly to the company and to the development of Rwanda\u2019s aviation sector since 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are deeply saddened by the passing of our Managing Director, Mr. Patrick Nkulikiyimfura, on 12th April 2026. A visionary leader, his impact on Akagera Aviation and Rwanda\u2019s aviation industry was profound. Our thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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