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The US Department of State says yes, but as far as the Rwandan government is concerned, the US Department of State is a secondary source. Oddly, they say

Yellow fever vaccination required upon entry

This is odd because the vaccination requires 10 days before it is effective. Source: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/rwanda.html

TIMATIC says no:

 Rwanda (RW)
Vaccinations not required.
Recommended:
- Vaccination against yellow fever for all passengers over 1 year of age.

(Retrieved via klm.com)

But what does the Rwandan government say? The best I could find, via the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, is

Health Requirements:

A vaccination certificate may be required at the border post. In the event of a major disease outbreak, specific requirements could be set and put to the knowledge of the public.

(emphasis added; source: https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=13)

Is there any authoritative (and unambiguous) source indicating the requirements for entering Rwanda as a tourist?

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A general rule of thumb for Africa travel, if you have been visiting or transiting through a country with a current outbreak of yellow fever or history of outbreaks of yellow fever, then you will usually need to show that you have been vaccinated against yellow fever.

Compounding the uncertainty is the fact that new outbreaks are not always publicly announced right away, but neighboring governments have been informed. So you maybe leaving a country that has an new outbreak without knowing it and then getting unexpectedly asked for proof at your next stop.

Easiest solution make sure all of your inoculations are up to date, including the "may" be required ones