IGALI, RWANDA – Rwanda is taking a proactive stance in securing its rapidly expanding digital landscape with the launch of the Cyber Academy, a dedicated cybersecurity training center. Minister of Information Technology and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, announced the significant initiative on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during a meeting with Parliamentary Committee on Governance, Gender, and Gender Equality. The academy aims to equip Rwandan youth with crucial skills to protect digital information and drive innovation in the technology sector.
According to Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, the upcoming Cyber Academy in Rwanda will offer courses on digital security and the application of technology across various sectors, with a particular focus on managing and safeguarding electronic information. She stated, “We are now going to establish a ‘Cyber Academy,’ which will provide courses on security in the field of technology. It will help us equip young people with the knowledge to prevent and protect information transmitted through technology, and they will also be able to create new things using it.” The academy will align its curriculum with market needs, emphasizing maintaining security in technology while fostering international cooperation and research. She further added, “The academy will be launched this year, and we will collaborate with various partners to ensure the successful delivery of its programmers in Rwanda.”
She also shared an update on the country’s digital progress, revealing that 22% of Rwandans currently use digital services. This comes despite internet coverage reaching 96% of inhabited areas and 75% of the national territory. She reaffirmed the government’s target of achieving 100% internet coverage across the country by 2029.
The number of Rwandan households with fixed internet connections has risen significantly from 7,501 to 79,107, marking an improvement in digital connectivity. However, Minister Paula Ingabire acknowledged challenges such as the high cost of internet services, expensive digital devices, and limited digital literacy. Despite these obstacles, she highlighted that 68.5% of Rwandans aged 10 and above now have basic digital skills. The government continues to invest in awareness campaigns to increase digital adoption and ensure citizens can access and use online services independently.
