Redempta B

🇷🇼 |Open minded|He is ABLE

[Central Bank of Rwanda @CentralBankRw]

𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐎: Banki Nkuru y'u #Rwanda iramenyesha abanyarwanda n'abaturarwanda muri rusange ko uburyo bwo kwishyurana amafaranga bwihuta buhuriweho n'ibigo by'imari butandukanye (eKash), buri mu ngamba zashyizweho n'u #Rwanda zo guteza imbere kwishyurana hakoreshejwe ikoranabuhanga.

Soma itangazo ryose⤵️

#BNREngage
#KnowYourCentralBank

[The New Times (Rwanda) @NewTimesRwanda]

.@BankofKigali launches "BK Open API" at #IFF2026, opening doors to fintech collaboration.

READ: https://t.co/Pf1I1dMFqA

[Rwanda ICT Chamber @rwictchamber]

DPI in Action at #IFF2026: Unlocking Agriculture, Credit and Cross Border Trade Through Interoperable Systems

One important idea that came out of today’s roundtable at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 is that interoperability is not only a technology issue. It is also about markets, trust, and the standards that allow systems to work together.

As @antale , the CEO of @rwictchamber explained, many innovators building solutions for farmers often find themselves starting from the same point again and again. They collect the same data and try to solve challenges that others may already have worked on. The real problem is not that technology is missing, but that there are no common standards that allow systems to communicate and build on each other.

In many ecosystems, useful data already exists through cooperatives and public platforms. However, systems are still developed separately, which keeps information and services disconnected.

Some reflections from the discussion really stood out.

Technology alone is not the problem, and it is not the only solution either, as @eloicyusa , the Head of Digital&Financial Market Infrastructure at @AFRwanda shared.

From the perspective of @GomeraM, the Resident Representative at UNDP South Africa, there can be no real conversation about credit or finance if there is no clear way to deliver those services to people.

Oswell Kahonde, the Head of Africa Region at @BetterThan_Cash also reminded us that farmers are not only looking for credit. What they truly want is broader access to financial services that can support their lives and businesses.

@GomeraM , the Resident Representative at UNDP South Africa also emphasized that the starting point should always be trust and real value for the user. When that exists, the technology can follow.

Another important question raised by Parul Seth Khanna, the co-founder & Director at Universal Pensions Pte Ltd, was simple but powerful: when we talk about interoperability, we also need to ask who it is meant to serve.

The main takeaway from the discussion is clear. If we want to unlock agriculture, improve access to credit, and support cross border trade, we need to move away from isolated systems and start building ecosystems that work together. This means shared standards, trusted data, and strong collaboration between the public and private sectors.

To conclude, interoperability is not just a technical idea. It is a key foundation for building inclusive digital economies.

#IFF2026 #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Agriculture #Interoperability

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

On the sidelines of #IFF2026, Minister of State @yves_Iradukunda held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Zach Munyi, Director of Government Affairs at Visa, and Mr. Victor Makere, Visa Country Manager overseeing operations in Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda, to discuss collaboration in Rwanda’s financial ecosystem.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Minister @MusoniPaula met with Mr. Taylor Downs, CEO of @openfn , on the sidelines of #IFF2026 to discuss opportunities to leverage open-source platforms and AI to improve interoperability between government systems and enhance the delivery of public services.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

This morning at the launch of the Rwanda FinTech Centre, Minister @MusoniPaula reflected on Rwanda’s progress in digital finance, noting that while financial inclusion has surpassed 90%, the next priority is ensuring fintech innovation can scale and deliver solutions that respond to the needs of businesses and communities.

“I’m hoping that we move beyond the launch to real implementation, real progress and real impact. We move from pilots in our fintech ecosystem to scalable initiatives, and from individual efforts to coordinated ecosystem growth.”

[Redempta B @bisangwaredempt]

#IFF2026

[Kigali International Financial Centre @Kigali_IFC]

KIFC CEO @HortenseMudenge emphasizes that real progress in inclusive finance begins when innovators, investors, and partners come together with purpose.

This March, #IFF2026 brings global leaders to Kigali to accelerate fintech innovation, unlock investment flows, and expand technology adoption for inclusive economic growth across Africa.

🎥 Watch her call to action ahead of the Forum, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of finance.

Confirm your participation:
https://t.co/6VC4Bkw9KG

[Mojaloop Foundation @mojaloop]

Day 1 of MojaCom 29 in Nairobi was full of sessions on financial inclusion. Highlights: onboarding & managing DFSPs and making instant payments more accessible to women. Day 2 kicks off tomorrow — join online! Details here: https://t.co/A83I0L2HKx

[Redempta B @bisangwaredempt]

#FinTechInclusion

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Today at Norrsken House Kigali, as part of the @Visa Accelerator Program, African startups engaged in a discussion on Rwanda’s FinTech priorities — advancing instant payments, broadening access to savings and credit, and fostering innovation through regulatory sandboxes.

DG @estherkunda — speaking alongside @FatmataLSesay , Resident Representative of @UNDP_Rwanda — emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration to scale solutions that drive inclusion and opportunity across the continent.

MINICT remains committed to building a supportive FinTech ecosystem, strengthening partnerships, and positioning Rwanda as a Pan-African hub for digital finance and innovation.
#VisaAccelerator #FinTech

[Nandi 🤍💜🤍 @pallnandi]

Just because life broke you doesn’t mean it’s broken for everyone. Stop projecting your pain as universal truth. Marriage still works. Love still exists. Education still matters. Dreams still come true. Your wounds aren’t the world’s reality.

[Redempta B @bisangwaredempt]

@HortenseMudenge @PaulKagame @Kigali_IFC Congratulations Hortense, super proud

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

📢 Rwanda’s Data Sharing Policy is live https://t.co/HXLvwpC0zw

It guides how public institutions share data and collaborate for smarter, faster decision making.

Thanks for your engagement. Keep reading, asking, and exploring how this shapes a data-driven Rwanda.

For more context, please revisit the Data Privacy Protection Law: https://t.co/OyjCAidd8P

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Ever wondered what AI, e-governance, or digital literacy actually mean in Rwanda’s context? We heard you — and we’re here to break it all down.

Introducing #TechDecoded, a new podcast by MINICT, in partnership with GIZ and @DigiCenterRW. This series unpacks Rwanda’s digital transformation in plain language — from smart cities to tech-enabled public services — through the voices of the entrepreneurs, policymakers, and tech experts building our digital future.

We’re excited. You should be too.
First episode drops soon — stay tuned!

#TechDecoded #RwandaWorks #DigitalTransformation #tech

[Rwanda Development Board @RDBrwanda]

RDB has released its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by significant economic progress, resilience, and strategic growth across key sectors.

Learn more: https://t.co/tUn0PZga0N

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Rwanda is proud to host the 1st Global AI Summit on Africa from April 3-4, 2025!

Organized by @c4ir_rw and @RwandaICT in collaboration with @wef, the summit will gather global leaders to shape Africa's place in the AI economy.
Learn more: https://t.co/Hjt6PiS2uv

#GAISAfrica2025

[Redempta B @bisangwaredempt]

#Digital Future

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

📢Mark Your Calendars🗓️

What Digital Milestones defined Rwanda during NST1? What's the vision for our digital future?

"The Road to NST2", a 7-episode docuseries, premieres this Monday 24 March exclusively on YouTube.

Set your reminders: https://t.co/TFuSXrLhFb
#TheRoadToNST2

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

@RwandaICT hosted #TwagiyeCashless roundtable discussion, a pivotal event that brought together industry leaders, innovators, and government representatives to discuss the future of Rwanda’s cashless journey. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s insightful discussions:

[RSwitch @RSwitch]

eKash is Now Live for Person-to-Merchant Transactions!

Today marks a major milestone in Rwanda’s digital payments journey #eKash is now officially live for Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions! This is more than just a feature launch; it’s a leap toward financial inclusion, where every Rwandan, from the bustling market vendor in Kimisagara to the growing SME Nyagatare, can transact seamlessly across all platforms.

During the announcement of the person-to-merchant feature going live at #IFF2025, @RwandaICT Minister @MusoniPaula said that 'Imagine a world where your money moves effortlessly, from your e-wallet to anywhere, without friction. That’s the vision of eKash! Rwanda’s digital payment revolution is here, and it’s just getting started.'

At the heart of this revolution is RNDPS, an inclusive payments system that connects users to all marketplaces through a single endpoint. With eKash, users can now pay merchants instantly, affordably, and securely, no barriers, no limits. As @RSwitch CEO Blaise GASABIRA put it, 'The journey of RSwitch is a testament. Together with our partners, financial institutions, and Rwandans at large, we are not merely adapting to change, we are driving it!"

Try It, if you're attending #IFF2025, grab a coffee at participating merchants and experience the power of eKash firsthand. This is just the beginning! Soon, we’ll expand to bulk payments, bill payments, and government services.

Our partners @AfricaNenda, @mojaloop, @AFRwanda, and @gatesfoundation, have been instrumental in making this possible, and together, we are shaping Rwanda’s digital economy.

#eKash is more than a vision, it’s the heartbeat of Rwanda’s inclusive financial ecosystem. The future of payments is here, and it all comes together with #eKash!

#RwandaDigitalPayments #FinancialInclusion #IFF2025 #P2MLive
@eKashrs

[Kigali International Financial Centre @Kigali_IFC]

#IFF2025 IS LIVE!

The global FinTech community is here! Delegates, speakers, and innovators are gathering for a dynamic exchange of ideas and collaborations.

Get ready for thought-provoking discussions, groundbreaking innovations, and insights that will shape the future of finance.

Stay tuned for key updates!

[Inclusive FinTech Forum @inclusIFF]

📢 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟕 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 #𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚

FinTech is revolutionizing financial inclusion across Africa, with companies like PalmPay, Branch, Tala, Paystack, and Flutterwave leading the charge.

From digital lending to seamless payment solutions, these innovations are transforming access to financial services. But what barriers still hinder investment in this sector, and what opportunities lie ahead?

At #IFF2025 (24-26 Feb, Kigali, Rwanda), join industry leaders as they explore how to unlock investment in FinTech and drive financial inclusion at scale.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

✅ Key challenges and opportunities in investing in FinTech-enabled financial inclusion
✅ Factors that will accelerate investment into Africa’s FinTech ecosystem
✅ Policy recommendations to foster a thriving investment environment

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬:

🎙️Cherno Gaye | CEO, FinCity Investment Advisory Limited
🎙️@lmurorunkwe | CEO, @MLCorporates
🎙️Tony Idugboe | Investment Director, @armengage Holding Company
🎙️@ChigwendeM | Managing Partner, Admaius Capital Partners

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫:

@estherkunda | DG Innovation & Emerging Technologies, @RwandaICT

📍 Be part of this pivotal discussion on shaping the future of FinTech investment in Africa!

#FinTechInvestment #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveFintechForum #FinTechForAll #DigitalTransformation