Digital Transformation Center Rwanda

Happy International Girls in ICT day​ 🎉 Today, we celebrate the girls and young women across Africa who are shaping the future of technology and the growing ecosystem that supports them.​ Through Ms Geek Africa, young women across the continent are turning ideas into solutions, gaining the skills, visibility, and support needed to shape Africa’s digital future.​ We also recognize the partners, mentors, and institutions working to create pathways for inclusion, innovation, and lasting change.​ The future of tech is inclusive. Let's continue to support and invest in the next generation of girls and women shaping Africa's digital future. #GirlsInICT #MsGeekAfrica #DigitalTransformation #WomenInTech ​ @RealSmartAfrica @msgeekafrica

“AI is not a technology fix. It will not solve our problems. It is based on how we use the technology and build the skills with AI to solve challenges in the East African Community.” Norman Schraepel, Head of Cluster Digital Transformation & Digital Economy, Cluster Coordinator, @giz_gmbh Rwanda @normanschraepel @GIZAfricanUnion @eacgiz @DigiCenterRW @jumuiya @mfbenda #AI4EAC

Here is an overview of what we released Text-to-speech model Currently the highest-quality synthetic voice for Kinyarwanda. lnkd.in/dvNtsebd KinyaCOLBERT Free The first Kinyarwanda embedding/information retrieval model, essential for building RAG chatbots such as Tunga. lnkd.in/d2D6HUxH Voice Dataset A dataset for training TTS and Speech-to-Text (STT) models. lnkd.in/dk_Azir8 Information Retrieval Dataset The data used to train the KinyaColBERT model. lnkd.in/d5ZEF96D KinyaBERT A foundational BERT-style model serving as the backbone for various Kinyarwanda NLP tasks. lnkd.in/dHuDwMDz Source Code All relevant code for the models and datasets mentioned above. lnkd.in/dTuSd-Vv

Advancing Kinyarwanda AI through open-source innovation We are proud to see the release of a suite of open-source AI models, datasets, and code developed through the Tunga Agricultural Chatbot initiative in collaboration with Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, KiNLP, and the Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources. From high quality Kinyarwanda text-to-speech to foundational NLP models and information retrieval systems, these resources mark an important step toward building inclusive, locally relevant digital solutions. By making these tools openly accessible, this initiative contributes to strengthening Rwanda’s AI ecosystem enabling developers, researchers, and innovators to build solutions that are grounded in local language, context, and real-world needs. This is what meaningful digital transformation looks like: open, inclusive, and built for impact. #DigitalTransformation #AIforGood #OpenSource #KinyarwandaAI #GovTech #Rwanda @RwandaAgri @c4ir_rw

📌We Are Hiring: Technical Advisor in Digitalization and IT Project Management The Digital Delivery Unit (DDU) at the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Rwanda is looking for a Technical Advisor in Digitalization and IT Project Management to support the implementation of large-scale digital solutions in collaboration with government partners. The advisor will work closely with MINALOC and GIZ teams to support the development and implementation of digital systems that strengthen Rwanda’s social protection framework, including the Imibereho Dynamic Social Registry. The role involves managing IT projects from concept to deployment, coordinating service providers, and advising partners on digital solutions and system design. We are looking for someone with strong experience in digitalization, IT project management, and collaboration with public institutions, who is passionate about using technology to improve public service delivery. 📍 Location: Kigali, Rwanda 🗓 Application deadline: 16 March 2026 If you are interested in contributing to Rwanda’s digital transformation journey, we encourage you to apply. 🔗Apply here: [Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH]

As Ghana celebrates its Independence today🇬🇭, we also celebrate the innovation of young women shaping Africa’s digital future. At Ms Geek Africa 2025, a @RealSmartAfrica initiative supported by GIZ, Ghana was represented by Biana Bubune Bottozah, winner of Ms Geek Ghana, whose project #EcoWatch explores how AI can detect illegal mining and help protect the environment. Her story shows how platforms like #MsGeekAfrica empower young innovators to use technology to address real challenges. As Ghana marks another year of independence, we celebrate the next generation of women leading Africa’s innovation journey. #WomenInTech #AIforGood #AfricanInnovation

#ThrowbackThursday | Ms Geek Africa2025: Malawi Spotlight “The Ms Geek experience changed my vision for the future. It showed me that AI can be deeply human.” For Shyreen Kalulu, a student at the University of Malawi, participating in Ms Geek Africa 2025 was more than a competition, it was a turning point in how she approaches innovation and entrepreneurship. Through the Smart Africa #MissGeekInitiative, supported by GIZ, young women across Africa are developing technology driven solutions to real community challenges. In her testimonial, Shyreen shares how the Smart Africa & GIZ collaboration helped reshape her business approach by focusing on technology that responds to real people’s needs in Malawi. Her selection as Malawi’s national representative also gained recognition across local media and institutions, including Malawi24, Malawi Nation Online, and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority highlighting growing national pride in young innovators advancing tech solutions. Through its partnership with @RealSmartAfrica , GIZ supports initiatives like Ms Geek Africa that empower young women to drive innovation and digital transformation across the continent. 👇 Watch her story below 🔗 Learn more about the GIZ Support to Smart Africa project: lnkd.in/etDBbUmF #MsGeekAfrica2025 #SmartAfrica #WomenInTech #DigitalTransformation #AIforGood #YouthInnovation

Strengthening public sector cyber governance across Africa 🌍 In collaboration with @RealSmartAfrica , GIZ has launched a public tender for the development of cybersecurity training materials and the delivery of five regional workshops to strengthen public sector cyber governance across Africa. 👉 Learn more: ausschreibungen.giz.de/Satellite/publ…

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Final call! The #InnovateAfrica Challenge on Civil Drones closes soon — 15 Oct 2025! 💡 Up to €50K funding 🌱 Mentorship & incubation 🌍 Implementation in Rwanda or Côte d’Ivoire Don’t miss out! apply now 👉 lnkd.in/dwCZ7ePg #DroneInnovation #ClimateTech #Agritech

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The #DronesAgainstMalaria campaign is now officially launched! It will target 30,000+ residents in Bugesera District, one of Rwanda’s highest malaria burden zones. expected outcomes, including: 📉 40–50% malaria reduction within 6 months 🌍 Improved geospatial data for health and climate 📚 Training for 20+ community health workers By bringing together key stakeholders from government, health, technology, and the community, the initiative seeks to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action. @RwandaICT @RBCRwanda @giz_rwanda @CharisUAS #KuranduraMalariyaBiheraKuriNjye #DronesAgainstMalaria #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #SmartHealth #DigitalTransformation #PublicHealthInnovation #ZeroMalaria

What does innovation look like in the fight against malaria? @CharisUAS is conducting a live drone spraying demo, showcasing how targeted drone flights identify and treat mosquito breeding sites in wetlands and rice fields, reducing transmission at the source. The goal is to reduce malaria transmission by up to 50% using precision drone spraying, real-time mapping of mosquito breeding sites, and community-driven action. This will combine drone technology, data, and community-based health action to support Rwanda’s national malaria elimination strategy. @RwandaICT @RBCRwanda @giz_rwanda @CharisUAS #KuranduraMalariyaBiheraKuriNjye #DronesAgainstMalaria #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #SmartHealth #DigitalTransformation #PublicHealthInnovation #ZeroMalaria

Today, we are in Bugesera District for the official launch of the #DronesAgainstMalariaInitiative This initiative leverages drone technology to map and spray mosquito breeding sites, helping reduce malaria, improve public health, set a new standard for digital health interventions, and accelerate progress toward a malaria-free Rwanda Why this matters: Malaria still affects over 3 million people annually in Rwanda, with Bugesera District being one of the most affected due to wetlands and irrigation. This initiative isn’t just tech; it’s a targeted, scalable public health intervention with community at its core. Led by @RBCRwanda, @minict, @giz_rwanda, and @CharisUAS, the initiative combines: ✅ Precision vector control ✅ Community engagement ✅ Data-driven decision-making ✅ A vision for a malaria-free Rwanda Follow along as we share live updates from the field. #KuranduraMalariyaBiheraKuriNjye #DronesAgainstMalaria #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #SmartHealth #DigitalTransformation #PublicHealthInnovation #ZeroMalaria @BugeseraDistr

PyCon Rwanda Meetup :Orchestrating Python Microservices with FastAPI & Traefik Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build multiple FastAPI services, configure Traefik for routing, SSL and load balancing, and deploy microservices with Docker for production. Whether you’re building APIs, moving to microservices, or curious about modern deployment patterns, this is for you. 📍 Digital Transformation Center, Career Center Building (7th floor) 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM CAT 🎤 Speaker: Francis Akol 🎟 Free — limited seats 👉 Register now: lnkd.in/dpVRHx2W @PyconRwanda @FrancisAkol3 #PyConRwanda #PythonRwanda #FastAPI #Traefik #Microservices #DevOps #TechCommunity