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Left to right: BRD Chief Executive Officer Stella Rusine Nteziryayo; the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda; Kayco co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kevin G. Kayisire, and the company’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Crepin Kayisire, chat as they visit the company’s merchant at Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, on May 28, 2026 (Dan Gatsinzi).
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BRD-backed startups achieve strong growth, deliver tech-driven impact

Friday, May 29, 2026
Beyond the harvest, the real work begins beneath the surface. Leaving crop residues allows the farmers to return essential nutrients to the land, mimicking the natural protection of cover crops to build organic matter, keep soil moisture and combat erosion (Photo courtesy: RICA).

Naked soil, vanishing harvests: The hidden disaster beneath uncovered fields

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026
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Meet the top 10 philanthropists transforming Africa through business and social impact in 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
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African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Loretta Lee, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), at Africa CEO Forum.
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Inside Hong Kong’s bid to deepen Africa business ties through tax incentives, innovation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A common misconception is that AI is primarily a technological issue.

AI is easy to buy, hard to lead

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
develoPPP Ventures has opened applications for its fifth cohort in Rwanda.
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Press release: develoPPP Ventures opens applications for fifth cohort in Rwanda with €100,000 in catalytic matching capital for high-impact start-ups

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
All the event attendees pose for a group photo (courtesy)
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AI Salon Kigali launched to connect Rwanda’s innovators to global AI networks

Monday, May 18, 2026
The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.
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Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 2026
Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, and Françoise Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Proparco during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 13. Courtesy
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€25m I&M Rwanda-Proparco deal to ease SMEs' access to finance

Friday, May 15, 2026
Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026