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Burundian first lady, a mother to more than 50 children

Burundian first lady Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza in an exclusive interview with SBS Kirundi in the Queensland's parliament during her visit to Australia August 2019.

Burundian first lady Denise Bucumi Nkurunziza in an exclusive interview with SBS Kirundi in the Queensland's parliament during her visit to Australia Aug, 2019. Source: Supplied

The Burundian first lady has more than 50 orphans and widows that she takes care of, both in their daily upkeep and academically. It is a journey she begun before becoming the first lady and she will even have more time for that when she is no longer first lady. In an exclusive interview with SBS Kirundi, she reveals her passion and determination for orphans and widows.



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