Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, focusing on renewable energy and innovation, with a growing number of funded startups.
Digital Nomads: This founder is building ‘the future of e-commerce’ and it all started in Rwanda
Kenechukwu Uche moved from Lagos to Kigali in 2023 seeking a peaceful environment. Rwanda's W2 Entrepreneurship Visa allows software-based entrepreneurs to expand their operations.
Exclusive: Ghanaian talent startup Remoteli raises £250,000 from footballer Jeremie Frimpong
Remoteli, a Ghana-based tech talent startup, has raised £250,000 in pre-seed funding to scale operations and expand across Africa. The funding round was led by Jeremie Frimpong, a Ghanaian-Dutch professional footballer.
Kenyan digital addressing startup MPost relocates HQ to Rwanda
MPost, a digital addressing startup, is relocating its headquarters from Nairobi to Kigali. The startup converts mobile numbers into virtual addresses, allowing notifications to be sent to clients.
This Swedish non-profit has big dreams for tech startups in Kigali
Sweden's Norrsken Foundation has invested $20 million in Norrsken House Kigali, Rwanda's first impact unicorn. The foundation hopes to make Kigali a nerve center for African technology companies and plans to set up similar hubs in other countries if successful.
