Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda

The Official Twitter account of the Ministry of ICT and Innovation @RwandaGov

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

U Rwanda rwantagije gahunda yo guhagarika mu byiciro imiyoboro ya 2G na 3G, hagamijwe itumanaho ryihuta kandi ryizewe kuri bose.

[Hanga Pitchfest @hangapitchfest]

The application period may be over, but Hanga PitchFest is just getting started!

Could you be part of our next cohort?

@RwandaICT & @UNDP_Rwanda

Stay tuned to our pages so you don’t miss when the Top 45 comes out!

[timbuktooAfrica @timbuktooafrica]

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One of our partners, the University of Tokyo's Matsuo-Iwasawa Lab, is offering the GCI World 2026 program, free & online for students.
Registration is now open.
Program launches 17 September 2026.
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[Umwalimu Sacco @MwalimuSacco]

Ku wa 26/08/2026, @MwalimuSacco yifatanyije na @CentralBankRw, @RwandaICT, @RSwitch n'ibindi bigo by’imari mu bukangurambaga bwa #TwagiyeKashiresi bugamije gushishikariza abaturage gukoresha ikoranabuhanga mu guhererekanya Frw, aho kuyagendana mu ntoki bwabereye @MusanzeDistrict

[Rwanda ICT Chamber @rwictchamber]

#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

[Central Bank of Rwanda @CentralBankRw]

Kuri uyu mugoroba, Banki Nkuru y’u #Rwanda, @RSwitch na @RwandaICT
bitabiriye ikiganiro kuri @MusanzeRadio aho basobanuye imikorere n’imikoreshereze y’ikoranabuhanga mu kwishyurana nka eKash, banasubiza ibibazo by’abaturage ku bijyanye na serivisi za #eKash.

#ekash
#TwagiyeKashiresi
#BNREngage
#KnowYourCentralBank

[Twagiye Kashiresi @twagiyecashless]

#Wabimenyeee??

Ubu Twageze mu Karere ka @Gicumbi_Rwanda mu ngamba na #TwagiyeKashiresi ndetse na #eKash! Nyaruka nawe!!!
@RwandaICT @CentralBankRw @UNCDF @BetterThan_Cash @AFRwanda @rwictchamber @RSwitch @BankofKigali @BPRbankrw @imbankrw @RwEquityBank @UrwegoFinance

[Rwanda ICT Chamber @rwictchamber]

Ubukangurambaga bwa #TwagiyeKashiresi burakomeje!!!

ku munsi w' #ejo tariki ya 21 Kanama, #TwagiyeKashiresi izerekeza mu karere ka @Gicumbi_Rwanda aho ibigo by'amashuri, amashyirahamwe, abikorera, ndetse n'abanyarwanda muri rusange, bazaba bashishikarizwa kwishyura no kwishyuza bakoresheje ikoranabuhanga.

#Biratekanye, #Biroroshye, kandi #Birihuta.

[Central Bank of Rwanda @CentralBankRw]

Uyu munsi, Banki Nkuru y’u #Rwanda, ku bufatanye na
@RSwitch, @RwandaICT , n'ibigo by’imari bakoze ubukangurambaga ku ikoranabuhanga mu kwishyurana harimo n’ irya #eKash ku baturage bo mu gace ka Gakiriro-Gisozi.

Iyi gahunda igamije gusobanurira abaturage uko ikoranabuhanga ribafasha kohereza no kwakira amafaranga mu buryo bwihuse kandi bworoshye.

#ekash
#TwagiyeKashiresi
#BNREngage
#KnowYourCentralBank

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Yesterday, The MINICT and @Rwanda_Edu visited the Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC) to assess its infrastructure and readiness ahead of operationalization, and to align on the next steps towards developing Rwanda’s next generation of talent in AI and cybersecurity.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

The Ministry of ICT & Innovation hosted a two-day working session with to explore a strategic AI partnership and identify practical opportunities to advance Rwanda’s digital transformation.

The session brought together key stakeholders to align on priorities and define a structured partnership to strengthen Rwanda’s AI ecosystem and create impactful solutions.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

On Tuesday, the Ministry of ICT and Innovation held a courtesy meeting with Mr. Evgeny Kalashnikov, Counsellor at the @RusEmb_Rwanda . Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in ICT and innovation, while further strengthening the longstanding relations and cooperation between Rwanda and the Russian Federation.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Yesterday, the Minister of State joined the Chief Executives Organization Rwanda program 2026, where he had an engaging dialogue with global business leaders on Rwanda’s journey of transformation, the opportunities ahead, and the role of strong public-private partnerships in shaping a knowledge based, technology enabled and private sector led future.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

The Ministry of ICT and Innovation received a courtesy visit from representatives of the e-Crime Bureau to discuss plans to establish its presence in Rwanda.

The meeting explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration on cybersecurity through capacity building, and reinforcing Rwanda's efforts to build a safe and resilient digital ecosystem.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Today, the Ministry of ICT and Innovation hosted a meeting with representatives from an Israeli satellite launching company, to discuss Rwanda's growing space ambitions and opportunities for future collaboration.

The discussions focused on Rwanda's evolving space ecosystem, exploring opportunities for capacity building, knowledge transfer, and the development of sovereign space capabilities.
These efforts have the potential to accelerate innovation, strengthen industrial development, and contribute to the implementation of Rwanda's NST2.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

The Pan-African Informatics Olympiad (PAIO) 2026 successfully concluded in Kigali, Rwanda. Over 113 contestants demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills while being supported by dedicated team leaders. Beyond the medals PAIO 2026 was about strengthening computer science education across Africa. We look forward to next year's #PAIO in Kenya.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Minister @MusoniPaula bid farewell to EU Ambassador @BelenCalvoEU as she concluded her diplomatic mission in Rwanda, expressing appreciation for her partnership and support in advancing Rwanda's digital transformation, innovation agenda, and Rwanda EU cooperation. @RwandaICT wishes Ambassador Calvo every success in her next assignment.

[Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda @RwandaICT]

Today, the Ministry of ICT & Innovation and @BKFoundation_ signed an MoU to expand digital skills, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and create more pathways to employment in Rwanda's digital economy.

Through initiatives including Innovation Hubs, technical fellowships, freelancing programs, and Smart Ibiruhuko, the partnership will equip more Rwandans with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the digital age.