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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
Students during a presentation as BK Foundation, in partnership with iDebate Rwanda, hosted the national finale of the fourth cohort of the Money Makeover Challenge on May 23. Courtesy
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IFAK, E.S Bumbogo rewarded for smart money-making ideas in BK Foundation challenge

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Rwanda, Belen Calvo Uyarra, speaks at Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali in 2024. The EU supports youth development through various initiatives like Aguka. (courtesy).

Rwanda’s youth are not a liability—they are a 54x return on investment

Saturday, May 09, 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.
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Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Beneficiaries of Aguka initiative pose for a group photo with officials. Since 2022, AGUKA has supported youth-led enterprises that have created over 128,000 jobs—more than 30,000. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026
Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and BK Group boss Uzziel Ndagijimana during the presentation of the results on August 29. Courtesy
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BK Group mid-year 2025 results highlight impact beyond profits

Monday, September 01, 2025
The winning team received Rwf 600,000, while the runners-up were awarded Rwf 300,000, invested in the AGUKA Unit Trust Fund, a fund managed by BK Capital. Courtesy
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BK Foundation, iDebate Rwanda award top student innovators in 3rd cohort of Money Makeover Challenge

Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Business

Rwanda showcases gender equality approach at Osaka Expo 2025

Monday, July 07, 2025
BK Foundation, in partnership with iDebate Rwanda, hosted the national finale of the third cohort of the Money Makeover Challenge on Friday, May 30. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATURED: BK Foundation, iDebate Rwanda celebrate young financial innovators in 3rd Cohort of Money Makeover Challenge

Monday, June 02, 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
The initiative was launched with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the University of Rwanda on November 10, 2023. Courtesy
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FEATURED: UNDP's UniPod: Empowering innovators to tackle real-world challenges

Friday, December 06, 2024