When public and private sector stakeholders work together, locally developed #EdTech solutions have greater opportunities to reach the learners and schools that need them most.
Cohort 1 #Fellows of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship met with the Minister of @Rwanda_Edu to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the public and private education sectors, with a focus on expanding the reach of Rwanda’s homegrown EdTech innovations.
Learn more about the #EdTechFellowship and #Cohort1 fellows via https://t.co/zDtW47uNjA
@Competence___@Berulfoundation@BeruloAp@creativity_rw@nyerekatech@soma_found_rw
#BrainInk @zorabots@EdtechCenter
#RWEdTechFellowship #YoungAfricaWorks
Today, as part of the ongoing Rwanda-Singapore Trade and Investment Mission, Hinsley Njila, Founder and CEO of Kilwa Technologies, signed an MoU with @QTSoftwareltd and @DUmuganda to advance collaboration on the development of Kinyarwanda AI-enabled language models.
This partnership aims to strengthen the inclusion of Kinyarwanda in the digital economy while unlocking new opportunities for AI-driven innovation across key sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and financial services.
Through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, we hosted an EdTech DDEs and Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, bringing together EdTech regulators, development partners, and District Directors of Education to engage directly with EdTech innovators.
By bringing education leaders and innovators to the same table, we are strengthening collaboration and creating pathways for context-relevant, inclusive, accessible, and impactful #EdTech solutions to reach more learners.
Together, we are building an education ecosystem where innovation responds to real needs. Learn more about the #EdTechFellowship and #Cohort1 fellows via https://t.co/1tLTeUR1Xu
#RWEdTechFellowship #YoungAfricaWorks
Delighted to meet with leaders from #Rwanda’s tech ecosystem participating in Tech Week Singapore 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.
High Commissioner @IBMuhizi received these tech leaders for a courtesy call, during which they discussed the opportunities that emerging technologies present for #Rwanda’s economic transformation and long-term competitiveness.
At this event, the delegation explored technologies shaping the future while engaging with thousands of innovators, investors, and industry leaders from around the world.
@marinabaysands@techweeks
Another successful edition of the AI Stakeholder meeting, in Nairobi wrapping up with a clear task: turn conversation into action!
Excited for what comes next.
📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘀!
To help fintechs reach new and underserved clients, IFC is issuing a Call for Expression of Interest for the Catalytic First Loss Guarantee Facility.
Find more information and apply here: https://t.co/XhrVYm8jeT
Today’s message reminded us that raising stable families in a complex world requires courage, faith, intentionality, and daily commitment.
#PrayerBreakfast#YoungLeadersPray
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro has explained the investment strategy behind the pension fund’s recent acquisition of Inyange Industries Ltd, Ruliba Clays Ltd and BK General Insurance Ltd.
#JustIn
As part of our co-traveled journey to enhance Rwanda's private tech ecosystem and inclusive digital transformation, @Ernest_rw our Chairman and CEO @Hexakomb, our members @SpiderbitRwa@NetFellas@pisco_networks, with @estherkunda Director General, Innovation & Emerging Technologies @RwandaICT, are attending the Startup Summit 2026, taking place from August 26–28 in Florianópolis, Brazil. The Summit is more focused on generating real business and connecting decision-makers.
Over three days, 10,000+ participants, 200+ speakers, investors from Brazil and abroad, leading companies, and public sector leaders are gathering in an environment designed for those building startups and looking to scale.
Together, we #Connect, #Grow and #Expand.
#startups
As we closed Day Two of the #MarComms Workshop under the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, the #Fellows opened up their #MarComms operations.
Through a MarComms #peeraudit, Fellows had the opportunity to assess their approaches, identify gaps, and exchange practical recommendations on channels, content, processes, and performance.
The #MarCommsHotSeat then brought real experiences to the table. Fellows shared what has worked, what hasn't, the lessons behind their marketing journeys, and how stronger #storytelling can help communicate the value and #impact of their #EdTech solutions.
@creativity_rw@EdtechCenter@soma_found_rw@nyerekatech #BrainInk @Competence___@zorabots@Berulfoundation@BeruloAp
Africa has a generation of young innovators with incredible potential. When we give them the right knowledge, tools, mentorship, and opportunities, they can build solutions for Africa and beyond. Students had the opportunity to gain practical skills in AI, IoT, Robotics, 3D Print
For the last 2 months, on behalf of the African Food Fellowship and as a member of the local organizing committee for this year’s Africa Food Systems Forum, I have been coordinating the preparations for a Food Festival that’s part of #AFSForum2026, taking place in Kigali from 31/08 - 04/09/2026.
This FoodFestival is the public-facing celebration that extends the conversation about Africa’s food systems beyond the 5000+ Forum delegates from across Africa and the world, to Kigali residents: farmers, food entrepreneurs, chefs, students, traders, producers, creatives, and consumers.
The Festival is designed around African food, culture and creativity, bringing together the people, businesses and ideas shaping what Africa eats.
There will be chefs and cooking demonstrations, African food businesses and agro-processors, exhibitions, on-stage conversations, TED-style public talks, creativity, music and plenty of opportunities to discover and network with the people behind Africa’s food systems.
So if you are planning to be in Kigali around AFSF, this is your opportunity to add the Food Festival to your plans.
I am thankful to our co-organizers at the AFSF Secretariat and the City of Kigali, as well as our content partners and sponsors.
Note: we still have some space for new partnerships at the Food Festival and the wider #AFSForum. Reach out for more details
Can't wait to see you all in three weeks.
Earlier today, our Managing Director, @JeanClaudeGaga, joined fintech experts on The Summit, @RwandaTV to explore how eKash, the new Rwanda's national digital payment system, is transforming the way we pay.
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Happy to be back in my second hometown, Kigali. Feeling good with the shinny streets and the clean air, the beautiful weather, the green hills and the smiling Rwandans. And enjoying some great days with friends and colleagues. Turikumwe! 🤝 🇷🇼 🇮🇱