A. Innocent Mudenge

Two very important things in life: "Take care of your thoughts when you are alone"; and "Take care of your words when you are with people".

“What sustains Rwanda today is the unity of Rwandans, and the conviction that like all people, we have the right to live in safety and dignity, and at peace with all our neighbours. What we ask, is for partners to join with us to fight extremism, rather than punishing Rwanda for defending itself. We owe future generations of Rwandans more than survival. They deserve to inherit a secure, united, and bold country, and an integrated and confident Africa.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka32

Aujourd’hui, le Rwanda et le reste du monde commémorent pour la 32ème fois le Génocide perpétré contre les Tutsi en 1994, marquant ainsi le début de la semaine du deuil national. Se souvenir, bâtir, ensemble #Kwibuka32

@RwandaGov, through @RwandaICT &RISA with @WorldBank, convened a high-level meeting on Rwanda’s Digital & AI Compact. Minister @MusoniPaula highlighted the role of digital tech as key to growth & improved service delivery. They focused on infrastructure, AI talent & innovation.

One foundation. Every service. Every citizen. #RwandaDPIDay will convene government leaders, tech partners &the digital ecosystem to spotlight how #DigitalPublicInfrastructure is powering interoperable, citizen-centered services &accelerating #Rwanda’s digital transformation #DPI

In his opening remarks at #RwandaDPIDay, @TonySebera said it best: “#DigitalPublicInfrastructure is like roads and electricity for the digital economy.” #Rwanda is building secure frameworks with government, private sector & civil society to drive innovation. #DigitaleNtigusige

At #RwandaDPIDay, MoS @RwandaICT @yves_Iradukunda said: “Our #DPI must be open, secure, and meet the needs of every Rwandan.” He emphasized that collaboration across government, private sector & civil society will make Rwanda’s digital vision real. #DigitaleNtigusige

Stakeholders from across sectors came together at #RwandaDPIDay to reaffirm our commitment to a secure, inclusive, and future-ready digital ecosystem. Together, we are building a foundation for accessible and trustworthy digital services for all. #DigitaleNtugusige | @RwandaICT

Understanding how #DigitalPublicInfrastructure is shaping Rwanda’s future: This panel unpacked how #Rwanda is building systems powering digital services from Digital ID to E-payments enabling faster, more connected public services. #RwandaDPIDay #DigitaleNtigusige

“I would like to remind all of us that meetings like these, and the discussions we have had, should not become a place where we come to repeat ourselves with no outcome. They should not turn into routine gatherings, where we come, talk about problems, identify solutions, and then a year later return only to find that everything is still the same. Let’s examine ourselves. Many of you here have the capacity and the technical knowledge. But then something comes along and removes that capability, and suddenly one wonders where it went, where it disappeared to. When you have capacity, knowledge, and everything that is needed, yet nothing tangible comes out of it; when you cannot point to where you were yesterday and where you are today, and be able to say we are moving forward and progress is visible; then there is a problem. What is said and discussed here must lead to visible actions that show we are making progress. We should hold one another accountable, asking questions and providing answers, with the objective of constantly moving forward.” President Kagame | Closing of #Umushyikirano2026

Today, Rwanda was recognized with the Best Government Service in the World award at the GovTech Prize 2026 Awards for @IremboGov, developed by IREMBO. The award was received on behalf of @RwandaGov by Amb. @JohnMirenge and Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships @TeamIrembo during the World Government Summit in Dubai. The GovTech Prize 2026 recognizes global government entities for pioneering technology-driven solutions that enhance public services.

“Why Heroes Day? It is because every nation or people of this World find themselves in one situation or another, or circumstances, that also informs and influences their actions and struggles. So this was a moment to remind us of our own struggle as a nation; what we have gone through, what we are going through, and what is expected of us in the end to triumph. All that is what reminds us of where we should start from,” President Kagame.

“Resilience must be in everything we do. We must build families that are resilient, individuals must build themselves to have resilience, and from that, the country itself becomes resilient. Rwanda has been resilient. If Rwanda had not been resilient, you would not be sitting here today; none of us would be here. We would be on the streets begging, or we would not exist at all. Our people who died have departed, but for those of us who are still alive, their death should not be in vain.” President Kagame | National Prayer Breakfast

This week, RISA CEO @TonySebera hosted Dr. Michel Rogy, @worldbankgroup Regional Director for Digital& AI. They discussed how AI& DPIs are transforming Rwanda’s public service delivery&shared RDAP initiatives,achievements &next steps for responsible AI adoption.#DigitaleNtigusige

WATCH: Bill Gates speaks at #WEF26 in Davos as the Gates Foundation and OpenAI unveil Horizon 1000 — a $50m AI health program launching first in #Rwanda to support care in 1,000 clinics and help address staff shortages. #Davos26 READ: newtimes.co.rw/article/32773/…

“Technology is central to everything we do in Rwanda”. Speaking at #WEF26 in #Davos, @MusoniPaula, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT, shared how emerging technologies such as AI, drones mapping malaria hotspots, and AI-enabled ultrasounds are transforming healthcare, agriculture, and education. The discussion also featured @BillGates & @PeterASands of @GlobalFund youtube.com/watch?v=XZXaJ8…

We are excited to announce #Horizon1000, a new collaboration with @OpenAI committing $50 million in funding, technology, and technical support to strengthen primary health care across 1,000 clinics and communities in Africa. AI offers one of the most powerful ways to support health workers, helping extend clinical capacity, improve quality of care, and reach more people where resources are scarce. 🔹 In clinics and hospitals, AI can provide real-time clinical decision support, up-to-date guidelines, and help with patient intake, triage, documentation, and follow-up, reducing bottlenecks and easing pressure on limited staff. 🔹 For frontline health workers, AI tools can support referral decisions and flag when urgent care or escalation is needed. 🔹 For patients and families, AI-powered self-care tools can offer trusted symptom guidance and referrals helping people know when and where to seek care, aligned with local health guidelines. All of this will be guided by a clear principle: patient safety and privacy come first. Working with African governments, we are using innovation to strengthen primary health care and help more communities get the care they need, when they need it. More details here: gatesnotes.com/expanding-acce…

“Artificial intelligence carries high potential to support health care workers and to improve how care is delivered. But this potential is only realized if AI is applied with purpose, strong values and people at the center.” Minister Paula Ingabire (@MusoniPaula), Minister of ICT & Innovation for Rwanda (@RwandaICT) Rwanda currently has only one healthcare worker per 1,000 people, far below the @WHO recommendation of about four per 1,000. It would take 180 years for that gap to close at the current pace of progress. So, as part of the 4x4 reform initiative, Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana (@nsanzimanasabin) recently announced the launch of an AI-powered Health Intelligence Center in Kigali to help ensure limited health care resources are being used as wisely as possible. As part of the #Horizon1000 initiative, we aim to accelerate the adoption of AI tools across primary care clinics, within communities and in people’s homes. These AI tools will support health workers, not replace them. Read more:  gatesnotes.com/expanding-acce…

B-READY 2025, the @WorldBank's Business Ready Report, confirms Rwanda’s position as Africa’s top-ranked economy, recognised globally for translating reform into real-world business efficiency. The report highlights Rwanda’s performance across the following areas: 🔹 First in Africa in regulatory framework 🔹 First in Africa in operational efficiency, ranked 12th globally, and the only Sub Saharan African economy to reach this level 🔹 Third in Africa in public services, with continued progress underway Download the full report: rdb.rw/wp-content/upl…

“Individual skill and knowledge are not enough if they do not benefit the team. Everyone brings their abilities to build the team, and when the team wins, it is a collective victory.” President Kagame

"Connect once, access the whole market." Today, we celebrated the official launch of #eKash. Though powering transactions since 2022, @RSwitch and partners came together to mark the end of the silent inefficiencies that once held back how people made payments. eKash is the bridge that removes past hurdles by connecting mobile money, bank apps, MFIs, SACCOs and FinTechs that previously operated in silos. As a national project under Rwanda’s National Digital Payment System, eKash is secure, instant, affordable and inclusive, expanding access for citizens, MSMEs, women and underserved groups. Let us champion this new chapter together.