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AGUKA Ideation Entrepreneurship Programme champions pose for a group photo with officials during the awarding ceremony held in Kigali on July 14, 2026. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Featured

Over 140 young innovators secure Rwf640m from YouthConnekt, AGUKA awards

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The winners were recognised during the DSE Talent Connect Innovation Showcase and Awards Ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, June 16.
Featured

DSE Talent Connect showcases youth innovation, awards Rwf90m in seed funding

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Some of the winners during the DSE Talent Connect Innovation Showcase and Awards Ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, June 16. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

DSE Talent Connect showcases youth innovation, awards Rwf90m in seed funding

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Winners and officials pose for a group photo during the 2023 YouthConnekt Awards ceremony. File
Business

Top funding initiatives available to local startups

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima and YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director Yann Gwet shake hands on Wednesday, June 10, after signing the host country agreement for the eight edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit due in November.
Rwanda

YouthConnekt Africa Summit returns to Kigali

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
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