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Youth who will benefit from new Aguka Youth Fund that was unveiled during Youth Empowerment Day, alongside the YouthConnekt Awards 2025, on March 27. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
There is no age limit for creatives who wish to participate in ArtKonnect 2025-courtesy
Art

Outstanding creatives to bag prizes at ArtsConnekt 2025 contest

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized and awarded at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. Annet Muhorakeye, founder of Coffee Company, emerged as the overall winner, securing Rwf25 million to grow her business at Kisimite Center. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Over 200 entrepreneurs awarded at YouthConnekt awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Didius Hategekimana, a 34-year-old entrepreneur showcases some of his furniture and jewelry that he produced from horns. Courtesy
Business

Meet Didius Hategekimana, an innovator who's turned cow horns into a gold mine

Monday, January 20, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 10, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Ngirente: Young people need skills for Africa’s development

Monday, November 11, 2024
Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s Regional Bureau for Africa, speaks at the 2024 YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

Africa counts on young people for development, says UNDP regional director

Friday, November 08, 2024
Hundreds of youths from across Africa and beyond gathered in Kigali for the seventh Youth Connekt Africa Summit on Friday. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Youth Connekt a 'path to innovation, opportunity'

Friday, November 08, 2024
RIB says it has arrested Patrick Niyigena in connection with charges related to bribery and abuse of authority. Courtesy.
Crime

Ministry of Youth official arrested on bribery charges

Friday, March 22, 2024
The Ministry of Youth has announced YouthConnekt Awards 2023, with 200 Rwandan impactful entrepreneurs set to get direct financial support.
Technology

200 Rwandan entrepreneurs to reap cash in 2023 YouthConnekt awards

Friday, September 22, 2023
The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, September 15 at the Kigali Serena Hotel. ALL PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Featured

Celebrating innovation: DOT Rwanda honours graduates and entrepreneurs

Monday, September 18, 2023
Participants during the event aimed to provide a platform for youth to share their achievements, address the challenges faced by young graduates in the context of unemployment.
Rwanda

GAERG youth entrepreneurship, employment forum unveils success stories

Thursday, September 14, 2023
The New Times

Rwandan university graduates on a mission to make wine from coffee

Monday, July 18, 2022