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Hi everyone! Me and my boyfriend are going to Kigali for just over 2 weeks at the start of September. It’s our first time visiting and we’ve heard so much amazing things and we’d love to potentially purchase a property there (obviously we’re visiting first to test the waters)

I wanted to ask a few questions:

1. Can anyone recommend any reliable real estate agents? We’ve connected with a few but it would be good to get some more recommendations.

2. Which bank is the best for expats? In terms of user friendliness and accessibility. I’ve heard good reviews about bank of Kigali?

3. Good supermarkets? I have a lot of allergies so I can’t always rely on restaurant food to cater to them so I prefer to cook, are there any decent supermarkets?

4. Are there any apps that are a must have? Like the Rwanda version of Bolt, Uber, Deliveroo etc?

Lastly if anyone is around during September and wants to connect let me know! I’m always up for networking.

I'm an Indian tech entrepreneur looking to setup my company's African base in Kigali. I've been to Kigali many times on business - in addition to Nairobi, Kampala, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg - and I've found Kigali to be the best in terms of ease of doing business, high speed internet, safety, cleanliness and response from govt officials. I'm US educated, and founder of a successful tech venture that has offices in India, Singapore and the US, and I strongly believe in Rwanda's and Africa's growth potential as a market as well as a source of tech talent.

I'd like to request Rwandans in this sub to help me understand the following:

1. What do Rwandans in general think of Indians? Opinions about Indians in East/Southern Africa are mixed, several Indians living in Africa for over a century run businesses here but tend to not assimilate with local communities, which has caused trouble in the past in countries like Uganda. I don't have any family connections in Africa, and I'd like to know how are Indians perceived in Rwanda today?

2. How should I go about hiring Rwandan tech / managerial professionals for my company? Should I advertise online or should I reach out to universities etc.?

3. What are some dos and donts that I should be aware of while doing business in Rwanda, in terms of work culture and making personal connections?

4. What are the best online / offline resources for me to pickup basic Kinyarwandan?

Any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance �

Whats up i live in ubuhanga so i dont know much about rwanda i was born in uganda. Is it true that yall got people who speak rukiga in the northern region. And to what extent do they know kinyarwanda too? I know they speak a different dialect of rukiga but it still is rukiga. Can anyone tell me about them im so fascinated

Hi,

A family with two kids (10 and 6) visiting rwanda for a week soon

Need an advise for Iterenery. We have kigaln2 days then akagera for 2 days too what else?

How easy is it to treck with a kid?

We kinda think do a round trip around the country, self drive vs with drivers any advice?

Places to stay? Recommendations for drivers any tips please

Hi! In a month's time I am going with a friend to Rwanda for 10 days.

As we're travelling on a budget, we will skip what everyone expect us to do - Gorilla Safari - as it is way out of our budget. We're mainly looking for experiencing nature by cycling or hiking. For instance, we're considering cycling the Congo Nile Trail but it's rather difficult to figure out where to rent bikes, the best way to get from one town to another etc.

Any practical tips on how to get around Rwanda, especially for doing the Congo Nile Trail?
What other places are worth visting?
Any tips on how to adapt to "when in Rome"?

Thankful for any tips!

Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip from DC (IAD) to Rwanda and am looking for advice on the best flight options. My main things are ease of travel, reliability (esp. with luggage), reasonable price and I don’t mind long layovers. Any recommendations on airlines or routes would really help. Thanks in advance!�

What are the internationally recognized academic institutions in Kigali, Rwanda? Additionally, what are the international job prospects for undergraduates from Rwandan universities? Furthermore, what are the opportunities for graduates from these institutions to pursue advanced studies abroad? If possible I would like to have a university ranking based on these criteria.

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Hi there, I'm a Kenyan and i will be travelling to Rwanda in a couple of days for business. I wanted to know if there are some tips and advice as a visitor should know before hand, like, what is the rule of the road since I will be driving to and from with a Kenyan Number plate, foods to try out, places to avoid, how to conduct myself, does majority of the population speak English or Swahili? How are the police ? Attractions to look out for or even visit, hows the nightlife? Any particular laws i should be aware of, Any information will be greatly appreciated, shukran.

I am a student on a Budget and im volunteering in Rwanda. However i have one week in between to travel and would like to hear your recommendations.

Since i am on a budget the Gorilla Trekking is not possible but would love to hear your recommendations.

How is MTN Rwanda’s roaming in Uganda? I see that MTN is also in Uganda. Has / does anyone do this?

Hello guys, Expat in Rwanda. (F) Is there anyone(Gender doesn't matter) who wants/is looking for a shared apartment in Kigali? As in we share kitchen and living room but we have our own bedroom and bathroom. Life is very expensive here in Kigali and if there is anyone who wants /is currently looking for a shared apartment, there are beautiful places that I have seen advertised so far, so please DM me?

Thanks

Looking for the cheapest option, mainly for documents. Time is not a concern.

Hi, do you have any recommendations for apartments in Kigali?