technology events in Kigali 2026

Six Major Technology Events Coming to Kigali in 2026

Kigali is preparing for a busy 2026 as several major technology events come to Rwanda’s capital. As a result, the city will attract global innovators, investors and policymakers. In recent years, Kigali hosted successful events such as Mobile World Congress Africa and the Inclusive FinTech Forum. Consequently, these events strengthened Rwanda’s ambition to position the…

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How Close Is Rwanda to Becoming Africa’s FinTech Innovation Center?

Overview of Rwanda’s Ambition Rwanda aims to become a leading FinTech hub in Africa. Its FinTech Strategy 2024–2029 sets this direction. The vision is to build Africa’s FinTech center of gravity. Many observers question this ambition. They compare Rwanda to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. These markets drew 80 percent of Africa’s FinTech funding…

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