What's in a name?

The Cauldron (or Cerridwen's Cauldron to give its full name) is the next chapter in a much older story.

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This house, in the leafy Kigali suburb of Kacyiru, was built around 1995 as a family home. In 2016 it became, a much-loved Spanish tapas restaurant that quickly earned a reputation for its beautiful garden and relaxed vibe. The owner, Maia Gedde, provided training and employment for many young Rwandans whose lives had been devastated by the country's recent history.

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When COVID forced a prolonged closure, the property sadly fell into decline and was on the brink of closure.

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In 2026, local author Marion Grace Woolley agreed to take it on. She had been drinking at CasaKeza from the first day it opened, even sleeping in the garden after a few too many beers! With a little bit of help and a lot of paint, she managed to reopen in June 2026. There was cheering and rejoicing. Although the business needed a new name, its heart remained unchanged.

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The new name comes from Cerridwen, an ancient Celtic goddess. In her cauldron she brewed wisdom, art, and inspiration. She is a patron of writers, poets and painters - a shapeshifter, much like the Rwandan insibika. Able to take any form.

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The Cauldron is a place to meet with old friends and make new ones. To be yourself or someone else. Come share ideas, sit quietly, or bang your drum in this melting pot of western mythos and African folklore.

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