Dagobert Rugwiro

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[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

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[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

🐝 Happy World Bee Day!
Bees may be small, but they play a huge role in our ecosystem, food security, and biodiversity. 🌍🌼

Today, let’s protect pollinators by planting flowers, avoiding harmful pesticides, and preserving nature for future generations.

No bees = no food.
Save the bees, save the planet. 💛🌱
#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #Pollinators #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

I can't agree more.

[Africa CEO Forum @africaceoforum]

🌍 Three Heads of State, one unmistakable message echoing through Kigali at #ACF2026.

👤 Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Paul Kagame have set the tone of the Annual Summit around a shared conviction: Africa's future will be built, financed and owned by Africans themselves.

💡 From Nigeria comes the call to end the extractive paradigm and back ambition with capital and value addition; from Gabon, the case for reading the continent as a single business proposition where alliances become strategic assets; and from Rwanda, the lucid reminder that Africa already holds what it needs and the time has come to put it to full use.

🚀 Three voices, one direction: pan-African capitalism, sovereignty and value creation are no longer aspirations but the operating logic of the African decade ahead.

📍 Follow every #ACF2026 session live from Kigali!

#ACF2026 #AfricaCEOForum

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

A Nairobi woman is taking Safaricom to court after KSh 2,700 she accidentally sent via M-Pesa was used to clear the recipient’s #Fuliza debt and her reversal request was rejected.

Here’s the issue: when you send money, your intent is to pay a person, not to settle their loans, not to guarantee their debt, and not to enter any hidden agreement with a telecom.

So how does your money get redirected to repay someone else’s overdraft without your consent?

If we normalize this, we risk allowing silent policies to shift financial burdens onto innocent third parties. Convenience should never override fairness or basic property rights.

Yes, the recipient agreed to Fuliza terms, but the sender didn’t. That’s the concern!

At minimum, there should be transparency:
“Recipient has an outstanding Fuliza balance. Funds may be used to offset debt. Proceed?”

This isn’t about KSh 2,700. It’s about how far automated financial systems can go before crossing the line on consumer rights.

[Chancen International Rwanda @CHANCEN_Int]

🚨Applications are now open for the Certified Microfinance Professional (CMP) Level 1 Program – 2026 Intake at RICEM. This 1-year program is designed to equip you with practical skills, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the microfinance industry.

Chancen International Rwanda, in partnership with RICEM, is supporting opening doors to interested applicants through the Study Now, Pay Later financing model allowing students to study without upfront education or training cost payment and begin repayment only after graduation and once they earn a minimum income of 80,000 RWF and above.

📅 Deadline to apply: 04 May 2026
📚 Program starts: July 2026
📝 Apply here: https://t.co/QCp8fRWQUL
📞 [phone] / [phone]

💬 “After university, I struggled to find work aligned with my career goals. Through RICEM and Chancen’s Study Now, Pay Later support, I was able to take professional courses without paying upfront. After completing my studies, I secured the job I had been aiming for.” — Diane Nsabimana, RICEM Graduate

For full details on eligibility, requirements, and how to apply, read the full announcement

#StudyNowPayLater #ChancenInternational #RICEM #Microfinance #CareerGrowth

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

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[Regis Rugemanshuro @Regis_Rugema]

RSSB leads first round of $100m SME fund to spur business growth https://t.co/B1NcWKQK8A

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

Life insurance goes beyond you—it protects the people who rely on your income. If you’re the main provider and something happens, how will your family manage school fees, daily expenses, or the mortgage? Life insurance helps secure their future when you’re no longer there or not able to provide.

[Rwanda Environment Management Authority @REMA_Rwanda]

Fuel prices are rising⛽, but your habits can make a difference.

Save fuel, cut costs, and protect the air we all breathe. Start with these simple actions👇🏾

#SaveFuel | #CleanAir

[World Bank Rwanda @WB_Rwanda]

#Rwanda’s recent recognition as a top performer in the Human Capital Index is part of a much bigger story.

Explore what the new Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+) reveals about strengthening skills, productivity, and future earnings potential.

READ: https://t.co/7BZaz734jl

[Abojani Investment 🇰🇪🇺🇬🇹🇿 @TheAbojani]

Beyond health, there's life insurance, which isn't for you, it's for the people who depend on your income. If you're the primary earner and something happens to you, how will your family survive? Pay school fees? Cover the mortgage? Life insurance fills that gap.

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

BANKING BLUNDER COSTS EQUITY BANK BIG

@UgEquityBank has been ordered to pay over USD 54,000 after a court found it negligently released trade documents without securing payment — allowing a buyer to walk away with goods for free.

The ruling sends a strong message: in international trade, documents are everything — and banks must follow instructions to the letter.

Full story:
https://t.co/2JaVdPF9g4

[National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda @statisticsRW]

🚨 The 2025 Labour Force Survey is out!

⬇️Unemployment went down by 2.5 percentage points (2025 VS 2024)

⬆️ Employment outside farming up by 8.9% in 2025

In which economic sector are you seeing these changes?

For more information, click the link below: https://t.co/XRIqeffacZ

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

Six Ugandans have been arrested and are set to be charged in connection with a USD 3.4 million digital heist targeting Equity Bank Rwanda.

The case highlights a coordinated cross-border operation, manipulation of banking systems, and the growing complexity of digital fraud in East Africa — increasingly evolving into a transnational hydra.

Even after sweeping internal crackdowns by Equity Group, the persistence of such incidents also raises critical questions about the effectiveness of fraud controls in rapidly digitising financial systems.

https://t.co/JpV6Nad8TM

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Credit ratings agency Fitch revised Rwanda's outlook to "stable" from "negative" on Friday, citing reduced uncertainty over access to external funding and improved diplomatic engagement that has eased regional security tensions. https://t.co/3Y3N8drLev

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

@Ecospecial23 🤔

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

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[National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) @ScienceTechRw]

📢🌍Join @ScienceTechRw Virtual Session on the 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges!
Date: 🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026 |
Time: ⏰10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Join the session via https://t.co/wyxfGx3rKl

[Esegbona Luis @esegbonaluis]

🚨Breaking News 😳💔💔

Popular streamer IShowSpeed says he’s taking a break after YouTube reportedly reduced his monthly income to “only” $800,000 😬

Speed expressed frustration, saying he puts in crazy hard work, consistency, and energy, and won’t allow himself to be taken as a joke or undervalued. Fans are split — some saying “$800K is still insane,” others agreeing that effort deserves fair reward.

Either way, this shows how streaming is real work, and even at the top, pressure is still pressure.

💭 Moral Lesson:
Never let anyone downplay your grind — whether you earn $800 or $800K. Respect your work.

[Dagobert Rugwiro @rdagobert]

Navigating the complexities of financial products? Here’s a pivotal reminder: **Always read the fine print.** Key aspects like hidden fees or terms can slip by unnoticed—until it’s too late.