Félicité Niyitegeka (1934 - 21 April 1994) was a Rwandan Catholic woman in charge of Centre Saint Pierre in Gisenyi (now Rubavu), in the Western Province of the country.
[2] Niyitegeka is remembered for refusing to part ways with the Tutsi people who found refuge at Centre Saint Pierre in Gisenyi (currently Rubavu District).
When her brother asked her to separate from the Tutsis since the military was aware of her activities, she refused.
[3] The Chancellery for Heroes, National Order and Decorations of Honours (CHENO) decorated Félicité Niyitegeka with the Rwanda National Heroes, highest Award, the Imena Award.
Heroes in the Imena Category are reputed for their extraordinary acts for the country marked by sacrifice, high importance and example.